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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

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

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

Hypoglycemia and Diabetes: Testing the Limits

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

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

Emergency room visits for problems from diabetes drugs

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...CDEs. Numerous examples come to mind: First, is there glucagon at home? There should be, for... Read more »

Managing Sick Days for Young Adults with Diabetes (Day 2 at CWD FFL)

By Svati , Health Expert

...case, you might be able to try "mini-dosing" with glucagon, under your doctor's guidance. ... Read more »

Diabetes at Camp Bearskin Part II: The Arrival

By Janet Kramschuster , Health Expert

...her medical team for the week, but began teaching. Glucagon was the subject, and treating... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes

...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 »

Diabetes: Type 2: Medications

...of drug that is showing promise for improving blood sugar control. These drugs raise the levels of glucagons-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone that helps the pancreas produce more insulin but... Read more »

Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products

There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,... Read more »

Obesity Related Complications

General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more... Read more »

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Glucagon: Emergency treatment for low blood sugar

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