What is a potential acute complication of diabetes?

Hypoglycaemia is a potential acute complication of diabetes that occurs when blood glucose levels drop significantly below normal. This can happen due to various reasons such as excessive insulin administration, skipping meals, or increased physical activity without adequate carbohydrate intake. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include sweating, trembling, confusion, irritability, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness or seizures if not treated promptly. It is crucial for individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly and be aware of the signs of hypoglycaemia to manage and prevent this acute complication effectively.

The other options, while associated with various health conditions, are not typically classified as acute complications of diabetes. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition, hypertension is a long-term health issue often related to multiple factors including lifestyle, and anaemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, none of which have an immediate or acute connection to diabetic management like hypoglycaemia does.