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Who is particularly at risk of developing ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis is very often a sign of type 1 diabetes. Many people with diabtes will remember the symptoms during this period.…
Ketoacidosis - a diabetic emergency
Acidaemia by ketones
Fat is metabolized to produce the necessary energy
For people with diabetes, there are two situations that should be avoided at…
Permanently elevated blood glucose levels have to be taken for serious and to be treated accordingly in order to avoid late complications. If not treated hyperglycemia can be very dangerous: the…
Causes:
Too high amounts of blood sugar elevating foods Insulin dose too small Less activity than usual Febrile diseases Some medication (e.g. cortisol) Pregnancy Gain in weight …
Hyperglycemia – blood glucose level too high
Signs and treatment
Recognizing and avoiding excess sugar
Hyperglycemia means for every person with diabetes a long-term menace of his health as high…
It is important to act quickly to supply the person with sugar, first 1-2 quick-acting bread units (ca 24g carbohydrates), then to control blood glucose level and maybe to continue to supply more…
The symptoms are different, depending on how fast or how low sugar levels fall down.
Typical symptoms:
Shakiness Increased frequency of the heart Cold sweat Low concentration…
Possible Causes:
forgotten to eat too little carbohydrates eaten increased physical activity without additional intake of carbohydrates inadvertently too much insulin injected or several…
Hypoglycaemia – blood glucose too low
Symptoms and treatment
Recognize and avoid hypoglycemia
Hypoglycaemia, also known as low blood sugar, is a drop in blood sugar, a metabolic derailment. By…
