Professional Faqs: What Happen If I Leave Prediabetes Untreated?

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Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster

DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA

If left untreated, it can lead to atherosclerosis (narrowing of blood vessels), heart disease, stroke, and eye and kidney problems. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes occurs when your pancreas doesn't make enough insulin or your body doesn't use it efficiently.

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

The most serious consequence of untreated prediabetes is the development and progression of type 2 diabetes. This happens because type 2 diabetes can lead to high blood pressure and higher cholesterol levels in the body.

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

If untreated, prediabetes can result to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can cause other health complications which can be reduced quality of life and a cause of death.

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