Getting Acquainted with Diabetes

Two medical Emergencies to Know About : -

If you have insulin dependent diabetes, you can avoid two medical emergencies by carefully monitoring your blood sugar level. Ketoacidosis (diabetic coma) is a condition of elevated blood sugar and breakdown of muscle and fat that results in a disturbance in the acid-alkaline balance in your body and causes loss of consciousness or coma. Diabetic coma can occur because of a lack of the necessary insulin dose in the presence of the effects of stress (physicial or emotional), infection, or major illness. Recognition of symptoms and prompt treatment by a physician are important. Symptoms may include flushed, dry skin, drowsiness, a fruity breath odor, deep labored breathing, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a condition that can occur because of an excess of insulin, too much exercise, or not enough food, Fortunately most cases of hypoglycemia are easily reversible, You can avoid this unpleasant complication by understanding how insulin, food, and exercise interact. Further, you can use urine testing or blood sugar testing as a guide in controlling your blood sugar. While many people with insulin-dependent diabetes seldom develop this complication, it is a frequent and disturbing one that requires knowledge of diabetes and cooperation with your health care team.