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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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Expert & Community Posts

The Many Faces of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...site, there appears to be pervasive discussions of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and its various... Read more »

A child died of diabetes

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...condition. In my opinion, too many children end up with diabetic ketoacidosis or dead at... Read more »

In denial: heart disease, breast cancer, and diabetes

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...quickly returned demonstrating proof of a heart attack, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a leukemoid... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Hyperventilation

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...bleeding Pregnancy Side effect of certain medications Diabetic ketoacidosis A physician... Read more »

K is for Ketones

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...between ketones, sometimes called ketone bodies, and diabetic ketoacidosis, sometimes called... Read more »

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Health Guide

Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia

Life-Threatening ComplicationsDiabetic KetoacidosisDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication that develops when insulin stores are depleted. It is almost always caused by... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Complications of Anorexia

...insulin in order to decrease their intake of calories. Extremely high blood sugar levels can cause diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition in which acidic chemicals (ketones) accumulate in the body.... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Prevention

...rinsing since chlorhexidine can be inactivated by certain compounds in toothpastes. It has a bitter taste. It also binds to tannins, which are in tea, coffee, and red wine, so it has tendency to... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Symptoms

...periodontal disease tend to bleed less than nonsmokers.Bad Breath. Debris and bacteria can cause a bad taste in the mouth and persistent bad breath.Gum Recession and Loose Teeth. As the disease... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Treatment

...that the use of zinc acetate lozenges (e.g., Fast-Dry, Galzin) may be more effective and have a better taste than other formulations, such as zinc gluconate (Cold-Eeze, Orazinc). On the other... Read more »

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Urine test for Ketoacidosis

Ketoacidosis urine test. Diagnosing ketoacidosis.... Read more »

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