Diabetes And Life

People with diabetes may one day have a less expensive resource for monitoring their blood glucose levels, if research by a group of Missouri University of Science and Technology students becomes reality…

Diabetes news and updates

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Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. It happens when your blood sugar level drops too low. It happens more often with Type 1 diabetes, but it can happen with Type 2, if your medication is too potent or if you’ve been exercising a lot. Not enough sugar in your blood means that your cells don’t have enough glucose for energy. You might feel nervous or shaky, dizzy or lightheaded, sleepy or hungry. You may be confused, sweaty, or have difficulty speaking or walking.

News on type 2 diabetes and life

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Diabetic ketoacidosis, aka DKA, is a serious complication of diabetes, which occurs when a very high blood sugar level (above 300 mg/dL) is coupled with a severe shortage of insulin in the body. This is more common in Type I diabetes because the body produces very little or no insulin on it’s own.

News on type 2 diabetes and life

Source: About.com