What Meds Taken By The Mother Can Cause Hypoglycemia In Newborns
Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes: Type 2 Emergency Complications
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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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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
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 »
Lantus Lows (continued)
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...the usual subcutaneous dose could result in severe hypoglycemia." I'd advise that anyone with... Read more »
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 »
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Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
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...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 »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 »Alcoholism: Complications
...associated with obesity, which is a risk factor for this form of diabetes. In addition, alcohol can cause hypoglycemia, a drop in blood sugar, which is especially dangerous for people with... Read more »
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