If a person with diabetes has severe hypoglycemia, he or she may not be able to answer the doctor's questions because of confusion or unconsciousness. In this case, a family member or close friend will need to describe the patient's medical history and insulin regimen. To help ensure effective emergency treatment, all people with diabetes should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet or necklace. This potentially lifesaving jewelry will identify the patient as having diabetes, even...
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Hypoglycemia is defined as a low blood sugar (glucose) level. Hyperglycemia is defined as too high a blood sugar (glucose) level.As you regulate your... Read more »
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Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for many serious health complications. However, during the past several decades, the rate of serious complications... Read more »
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Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low.Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. Blood sugars at this... Read more »
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Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a rare ailment generally found in those who have diabetes, pancreatic tumors, adrenal or pituitary gland... Read more »
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Drug-induced hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that results from medication. Causes, incidence, and risk factors All of the following can... Read more »