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Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes: Type 2 Emergency Complications

Emergency Complications

Hypoglycemia

People with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock, develops if blood sugar levels fall below normal. It may also be caused by insufficient intake of food, excess exercise, or alcohol intake. The condition is usually manageable, but occasionally it can be severe or even life threatening, particularly if the patient fails to recognize the symptoms. Mild hypog...

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Glucagon

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...sufficient. But there's another player in this equation: glucagon. And it's the ratio of the... Read more »

Using Expired Medicine

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When we act like responsible adults, we always look at the expiration dates on the containers of... Read more »

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...meter(s) and strips Lancing device Glucose tabs or gel Glucagon Insulin pump supplies (extra... Read more »

Hypoglycemia and Diabetes: Testing the Limits

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...is attempting to release hormones (epinephrine and glucagon) to raise blood sugar. Your body is... Read more »

Teacher’s Guide to Management of Diabetes at School

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...nurse and/or medical assistant to administer glucagon or administer glucose gel inside... Read more »

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Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia

...the intravenous administration of a glucose solution.Family members and friends can learn to inject glucagon, a hormone, which, in contrast to insulin, raises blood glucose. Click the icon to see... Read more »

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...stomach. In addition to secreting digestive enzymes, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. The release of insulin into the blood lowers the level of blood... Read more »

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