Neonatal Hyperglycemia
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Introduction
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1 (previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM, or juvenile-onset diabetes) and type 2 (previously called noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM, or maturity-onset diabetes).
Insulin
Both diabetes type 1 and type 2 share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism. It works in the follow...
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Expert & Community Posts
Straight from the Womb: Are we dooming our children?
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert...this study. The key finding was that an increasing hyperglycemia was associated with an... Read more »
Other Reasons To Aim For Good Blood Sugars
By Ginger Vieira , Health ExpertSo I've been weightlifting a lot and my trainer (also a well-ecucated nutritionist) explained to me... Read more »
Carbs, Carbs, Carbs
By Ginger Vieira , Health ExpertAround the time I was 15, I suddenly started needing about three times more insulin for the carbs I... Read more »
Guidelines for Sleepovers and Tips for Substitute Caregivers
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...administered) Typical signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in your child ... Read more »
Tight control of BG in the ICU may be dangerous: the NICE-SUGAR study
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...physicians might become complacent about uncontrolled hyperglycemia in the hospital. ... Read more »
Health Guide
Diabetes Diet: Introduction
...insulin to move glucose into cells, blood glucose levels become excessively high, a condition known as hyperglycemia.Because the body cannot utilize the sugar, it spills over into the urine and is... 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 »Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
...insulin to move glucose into cells, blood glucose levels become excessively high, a condition known as hyperglycemia.Because the body cannot utilize the sugar, it spills over into the urine and is... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes: Transplantation Procedures
Transplantation ProceduresIslet-Cell TransplantationMajor advances in islet-cell transplantation are allowing more patients to come off insulin or reduce their use of it.Major clinical trials are now... Read more »Schizophrenia: Treatment
...This so-called black box warning advises that these drugs can increase the risk of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. (Olanzapine is more likely to cause high blood sugar levels than... Read more »Medications
...if you miss a meal. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased... Read more »
...do not skip meals. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased... Read more »
...if you miss a meal. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased... Read more »
...do not skip meals. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased... Read more »
...little insulin can cause symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Symptoms include thirst,... Read more »
Related News
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 »
You are What Your Mom Eats
July 09, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat during pregnancy may determine if your child stays disease-free, recent research suggests. Nutrition during... Read summary »
C-sections Risky for Mother and Baby
March 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who want to schedule a C-section may want to re-think that decision. New research from Latin America shows non-emergency... Read summary »
Good News for Preterm Babies
June 15, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? New research may offer hope for extremely preterm infants. Advances in medical interventions have resulted in higher survival... Read summary »
Substance Abuse Treatment Helpful in Pregnancies
July 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals treating pregnant women for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can help achieve the same health and... Read summary »
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