Managing Hypoglycemia
Still on holiday...will be back later
Ok, so here's part II of my report on being pump-free! (Read Svati's first post if you missed it!)
Things are still working well. Probably the biggest impact the new regimen has had is the almost total absence of hypoglycemia. The levemir keeps my blood sugars so steady and all it takes is one shot every twelve hours, the same dose every time, with no adjusting or guessing: the perfect basal rate. While it keeps my sugars hovering above the hypoglycemic range, it does not let them get too hig...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Emergency room visits for problems from diabetes drugs
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...pills landed on the list is their ability to cause hypoglycemia -- rather than other possible... 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 »
Blood Sugars Out Of Wack?
By Skyler , Health Expert...are occuring. They are being induced by long term hypoglycemia, and have only happened in the... Read more »
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 »
Health Guide
Drug-induced hypoglycemia
Drug-induced hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that results from medication. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Even when diabetes is managed very carefully, the... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
Emergency ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock,... 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 »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 »Medications
...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »
...seizures This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This effect may occur if... Read more »
...seizures This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This effect may occur if... Read more »
...usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low... Read more »
...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 »
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, 2009Diabetics 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, 2008A 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 »
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