Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes and its ComplicationsAbout This Hardback Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders wherein the blood sugar level is high over a prolonged period of time. Some of its major symptoms are increased thirst, frequent urination and increased appetite. It can cause a large number of complications, if it is not treated in a timely manner. A few of such complications are diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, stroke, chronic kidney disease, cognitive impairment