Diabetes hypoglycemia treatment
DEFINITION Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (glucose), your body’s main energy source. Hypoglycemia is commonly associated with the treatment of Diabetes. However, a variety of conditions, many of them rare, can cause low blood sugar in people without Diabetes. Like Fever, Hypoglycemia isn’t a disease itself — it’s an indicator of a health […]
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Gestational diabetes treatment
DEFINITION Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of Diabetes, Gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby’s health. Any pregnancy complication is concerning, but there’s good news. Expectant moms can help control Gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising and, if necessary, taking medication. Controlling blood sugar […]
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Diabetes insipidus
DEFINITION Diabetes insipidus (die-uh-BEE-teze in-SIP-uh-dus) is an uncommon disorder characterized by intense thirst, despite the drinking of Fluids (polydipsia), and the excretion of large amounts of urine (polyuria). In most cases, it’s the result of your body not properly producing, storing or releasing a key hormone, but Diabetes insipidus can also occur when your kidneys are unable […]
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Diabetes
DEFINITION Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It’s also your brain’s main source of fuel. If you have Diabetes, no […]
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Diabetic Neuropathy- symptoms, prevention and treatment
In general, the term neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves. Diabetic neuropathy is defined as the damage of the nerves which occurs as a result of diabetes. since the diabetic condition is having prolonged high blood glucose levels, nerves are much prone to damage. it affects the different locations of our body, especially nerves […]
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