Complications

Acute complications of untreated hypoglycemia

• Cardiac arrhythmias

• Permanent neurological deficits and cognitive impairment

• Coma

• Death

Chronic complications of recurrent hypoglycemia

These are particularly pronounced in older adults.

• Increased risk of acute vascular events (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction)

• Increased frailty and impaired cognitive function

• Frequent falls

• Repeated hospitalization

We list the most important complications. The selection is not exhaustive.