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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

ASK GINGER -- How can I prevent really bad low blood sugars better?

By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...you are no longer very sensitive to the symptoms of hypoglycemia. So that may be part of the... 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 »

Do you need to eat a Mango?

By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...only need 5-10 grams of carbs to treat some of my low blood sugars to keep myself from being too... Read more »

I WANT TO KNOW: How do you treat your lows?

By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

I used to use juice boxes to treat low blood sugars. I kept a small juice box in every bag, in my... Read more »

D.W.D (driving while diabetic)!

By Matt , Health Expert

...diabetic, was in a bad car accident due to having low blood sugar. The results were bad. When... Read more »

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Health Guide

Type 1 Diabetes: Highlights

...levels in children with type 1 diabetes, and does not appear to increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), according to a 2006 study in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent... 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 »

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications

...some significant problems with intensive insulin therapy:There is a higher risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).Many patients experience significant weight gain from insulin administration,... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes: Monitoring Tests - Checking Glucose (Blood Sugar) Levels

Monitoring TestsGlucose (Blood Sugar) LevelsBoth low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are of concern for patients who take insulin. It is important, therefore, to... Read more »

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Glucagon: Emergency treatment for low blood sugar

Glucagon photo. Information on emergency treatment for low blood sugar.... Read more »

Related News

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, 2009

Diabetics 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 »

Hypoglycemia in hospital may increase death risk

June 30, 2009

Diabetics who have even one episode of very low blood sugar during a hospital stay may have an increased risk of dying, researchers say. A study of... Read summary »

New Approach for Treating Type 2 Diabetes

November 16, 2005

BURLINGTON, Vt. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 18 million Americans are living with diabetes.... Read summary »

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