Articles On Hypoglycemia
Fear of hypoglycemia
I recently read an article titled "A critical review of the literature on fear of hypoglycemia in diabetes: Implications for diabetes management and patient education", which reviewed 34 journal articles which evaluated fear of hypoglycemia ("FoH"). The development of FoH appears to be a fairly common phenomenon, particularly among type 1 diabetes patients with a history of more severe hypoglycemia episodes.
I think we all agree that hypoglycemia is unpleasant, and is associated with numerous neg...
Expert & Community Posts
Unusual outbreak of hypoglycemia
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...Medicine this week, titled An Unusual Outbreak of Hypoglycemia. It seems that early last... Read more »
Emergency room visits for problems from diabetes drugs
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...pills landed on the list is their ability to cause hypoglycemia -- rather than other possible... Read more »
Hypoglycemia and Diabetes: Testing the Limits
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...patients on a daily basis often inspire my blogs. Hypoglycemia is on everyone's list of concerns... Read more »
Taking insulin when hypoglycemic
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...mention an observation I have had about treating hypoglycemia -- Treating with insulin as well... Read more »
Seasonal variation in blood glucose levels
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...diabetes, and whether such variation is related to severe hypoglycemia. They followed 114... Read more »
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10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms with ADD/ADHD
...ability to connect their actions to consequences.Nutritional Deficiencies/Food Allergies/Food SensitivityHypoglycemia, also called low blood sugar, can cause a number of symptoms similar to ADHD... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
Emergency ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock,... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
...build-up in the blood and urine. A simple urine test can determine if high ketone levels are present.HypoglycemiaTight blood sugar (glucose) control increases the risk of low blood sugar... Read more »Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines
...which carbohydrate foods increase blood sugar)MonitoringTests for Glucose Levels. Both low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are of concern for patients who take... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Medications
...beneficial effects on cholesterol, blood pressure, and clotting factors. It does not cause weight gain or hypoglycemia. Metformin produces lower mortality rates than other drugs, including... Read more »Medications
...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »
...seizures This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This effect may occur if... Read more »
...seizures This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This effect may occur if... Read more »
...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »
...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »
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Diabetes and Dementia
April 23, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Diabetics who suffer severe hypoglycemia may be at greater risk of developing dementia. Many diabetics suffer from hypoglycemia... Read summary »
Glucose Control in Patients Questioned
August 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study sheds new light on the standard hospital practice of glucose control. The study indicates that for critically... Read summary »
Insulin Therapy Bad Choice for Preemies
November 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests using insulin to control the blood sugar of low-birth-weight infants is not worth the risks. Infants born... Read summary »
Drop in blood sugar linked to dementia
April 14, 2009Diabetics who have been hospitalized due to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episodes face a greater risk of developing dementia later in life, a study... Read summary »
Glumetza released for adults with Type 2 diabetes
October 02, 2008A new oral diabetes medication called Glumetza is now available in the United States for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Glumetza is a form of metformin... Read summary »
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