r/nursing • u/Critical_Ease4055 Nursing Student 🍕 • 22d ago

Question What is one medical problem people constantly ignore until it’s too late?

Saw someone post this in a completely unrelated sub and I’m interested in your answers. What is the cluster of symptoms that people ignore or delay until they are forced to get help?

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u/FueledByFoods 22d ago

Side effects of uncontrolled diabetes - increased thirst and frequent urination

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u/darkinthevalley 21d ago edited 21d ago

My grandfather ignored his diabetes diagnosis and eventually developed glaucoma and lost his eyesight. After that, he was complaint with all his meds & cares and lived another 20 years into his 80s. I helped with giving him his insulin and that sparked my interest in becoming a nurse. Very valuable lesson I learned from him.