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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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Health Guide

Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines

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Type 1 Diabetes: Monitoring Tests - Checking Glucose (Blood Sugar) Levels

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Premenstrual Syndrome: Complications

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High Blood Pressure: Causes

CausesHypertension is referred to as essential (primary) when the doctor is unable to identify a specific cause. It is by far the most common type of high blood pressure. The causes of this type are... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes: Dietary Goals and Exercise

Dietary Goals and ExerciseThe treatment goals for a diabetes diet are:Achieve near-normal blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes must coordinate calorie intake with medication or insulin... Read more »

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Blood test for glucose

Blood test for glucose. Testing for high and low blood glucose with a blood test.... Read more »

Medications

Clozaril Oral Dosage and Storage

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