<s>[INST] Is type 2 diabetes life-threatening? [/INST] Type 2 diabetes can be managed, but if untreated or not properly managed, it can have serious health complications, including:

Nerve damage, causing pain, tingling, or a loss of feeling
Digestion problems due to nerve damage
Kidney damage or kidney failure
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Vision problems, including trouble seeing (especially at night), light sensitivity, or blindness
Sores and infections in the feet or skin, leading to amputations of the limbs Source: Canadian Task Force. Link: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/tools-resources/type-2-diabetes-2/type-2-diabetes-patient-faq/. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>