<s>[INST] Why are these recommendations important? [/INST] Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects the whole body and reduces quality of life through immediate symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, and excess thirst. It also increases the risk of complications such as:

Heart disease
Kidney failure
Blindness
Nerve damage
Amputations of limbs
However, it has been demonstrated that people who manage and control their diabetes in its early stages can minimize the risk of these complications. Source: Canadian Task Force. Link: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/tools-resources/type-2-diabetes-2/type-2-diabetes-patient-faq/. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>