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...
Read moreThe American College of Endocrinology recently conducted an on-line survey about hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), involving 2530 people with... Read more »
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Insulin shock; Low blood sugarPreventionIf you have diabetes, make sure you follow your doctor's advice regarding diet, medications, and exercise.If... Read more »
New research suggests that when doctors in the emergency room believe someone has had a heart attack, they were mistaken 9.2 percent of the time.... 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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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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