Undiagnosed Diabetes Can Cause Serious Problems

Did you know that you could be suffering from diabetes without even realizing it? Diabetes frequently goes undiagnosed, which can lead to numerous health complications. Undiagnosed diabetes is a huge problem and affects millions of people in the United States and results in about $18 billion in health care costs annually.

There are many reasons as to why there is often a misdiagnosis of diabetes. One of the reasons is that the symptoms are not always serious and therefore, the patient does not seek medical care. Other reasons for misdiagnosed diabetes have to do with the fact that the symptoms of diabetes do not always appear in the early stages of this medical condition and sometimes the symptoms are vague, which can lead to a delayed diagnosis.

There are various forms of diabetes, including type 1, type 2 and gestational. Type 2 is the form of diabetes that is most frequently undiagnosed. It affects adults and is a slow moving condition that can cause skin infections, kidney problems, poor healing and vision trouble. Since these symptoms are mild, type 2 diabetes may not be diagnosed for many years.

Type 1 diabetes is not misdiagnosed as often as type 2, but it does happen. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes are more severe and people generally seek medical attention. Doctors have been known to treat the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, without diagnosing the overall medical condition.

When diabetes is undiagnosed, it can lead to adverse health problems, such as heart disease, loss of sight, stroke and even amputation of a limb. Undiagnosed diabetes can be fatal. In some cases, undiagnosed diabetes is considered to be medical malpractice and the medical provider can be held liable.

If you have suffered from undiagnosed diabetes, you need to contact a New York medical malpractice lawyer today at the law offices of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445. We will review your case to determine who was at fault for your undiagnosed or misdiagnosed diabetes.