The short term complications of diabetes may not last forever, but they can still be life-altering. Hypoglycemia is one of the short term complications of diabetes. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels become too low. Taking in too much insulin, exercising too much or not eating enough are a few things that can cause hypoglycemia. Some of the symptoms that may be experienced as a result of hypoglycemia are palpitations, sweating, confusion, feeling shaky, a pounding heart, a feeling of anxiety, irritability and tingling lips.

If an incident of hypoglycemia occurs, the patient should drink orange juice or another type of sweet juice. Ways to prevent hypoglycemia from occurring include not skipping meals or taking certain medications (such as aspirin) that can contribute to the short term complications of diabetes.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is another one of the short term complications of diabetes. This is also referred to as DKA and …