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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Hypoglycemia Signs And Symptoms

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

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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 »

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Guidelines for Sleepovers and Tips for Substitute Caregivers
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

... be administered) Typical signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in your child ... Read more »

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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 »

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Fear of hypoglycemia
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...titled "A critical review of the literature on fear of hypoglycemia in diabetes: Implications... Read more »

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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 »

Health Guide

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 »
Stroke Diagnosis
...similar symptoms. These include seizures, infections that cause mental confusion, syncope (fainting), hypoglycemia, and brain tumors.Imaging Tests Used for Stroke and Risk Factors for... Read more »
Epilepsy: Causes
...inflammation of the meninges, which, if severe, may become encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.Hypoglycemia. Seizures can be caused by low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), a complication of... Read more »

Medications

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...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »

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...seizures This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This effect may occur if... Read more »

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...seizures This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This effect may occur if... Read more »

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...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »

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...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »

Related News

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 »

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 »

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 »

Drop in blood sugar linked to dementia
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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 »

Glumetza released for adults with Type 2 diabetes
October 02, 2008

A 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 »