Which of the following is a potential long-term complication of diabetes?

• A. Improved kidney function
• B. Amputations
• C. Immediate cure
• D. Increased energy

Answer: (B)

Long-term high blood glucose damages small blood vessels and nerves throughout the body, especially in the feet. This can cause neuropathy (nerved damage) and reduced blood flow, making wounds harder to feel and heal. Infections can worsen and become severe, sometimes leading to the need for amputation. So, among the options, amputations reflect a serious long-term complication that can arise from diabetes when glucose isn’t well controlled. The other ideas don’t fit as long-term complications: kidney function may worsen (nephropathy) rather than improve, there isn’t an immediate cure from diabetes, and increased energy isn’t a complication. Managing blood sugar and care routines helps lower these risks, but the potential for limb loss remains a real concern with poorly managed diabetes.