Blood Sugar Testing
Blood sugar testing is important for diabetics because their bodies do not process blood sugars properly. Since a diabetic cannot break down sugar molecules, the sugar cannot be absorbed by the muscles and organs and stored for later use as energy. Learn more about sugar molecules interactively. Read more…
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a serious condition in which a person has a dangerously low amount of glucose in their bloodstream. Remember glucose is the fuel of the brain cells and the body’s cells. The real danger is the brain is running out of fuel. It will shut down if quick action is not taken. Many Diabetics are well aware of the risks of having too much glucose in their blood stream (hyperglycemia), but some are unaware that having too little glucose is also dangerous. Read more…
A Diabetic coma is a condition in which a diabetic lapses into a coma due to complications relating to diabetes. In most cases, low blood sugar
is the primary reason why an otherwise health patient might lapse into
a coma as a result of Diabetes. However, other conditions, such as ketoacidosis (kEt-O-as-i-‘dO-sis) or nonketotic hyperosmolar (non-kE-‘tät-ik hahy-per os-moh-ler) coma occur. Read more…
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Low blood sugar (also known as Hypoglycemia) is a
condition found in Diabetics that is characterized by low blood glucose. When your blood sugar level drops well below normal, your muscles and brain are starving for the energy they get from glucose to function properly. Low blood sugar is most often a side effect of insulin and other Type 2 Diabetes medications.
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Emergency Glucose/Glucagon Kits
All Diabetics that use insulin, especially children with Type 1 Diabetes,
should have access to an emergency glucose kit, also known as a
Glucagon Emergency Kit. When a Diabetic misses a dose of insulin, takes
too much insulin, or, for any reason, has a very low blood sugar level, the person can lose consciousness and go into shock. Read more…
