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A1c Control for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Preventing Night-time Hypoglycemic Events There was an article in the February 5, 2010, issue of the Lancet titled "Manual closed-loop insulin delivery in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a phase 2 randomized crossover trial." The study was done by Dr. Roman Hovorka, PhD et al.
Hypoglycemia Diagnosis
A three-step approach: Whipple’s Triad
An accurate diagnosis of hypoglycemia includes correlating your symptoms, blood test results, and treatment response. Doctors refer to this three-step approach as Whipple’s Triad.
Hypoglycemia Treatment
Treatment for low blood glucose depends on your symptoms and causes
Your hypoglycemia treatment plan is based on what is causing your blood glucose levels to fall below normal. Your doctor will take into account your symptoms and lifestyle when recommending treatments for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
Hypoglycemia Causes
What leads to low blood glucose levels
Hypoglycemia is most often caused by diabetes; low blood glucose is a daily possibility for people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, there are other causes of low blood sugar not associated with diabetes.
Hypoglycemia Overview
What happens when your blood glucose level drops too low
Hypoglycemia is when your blood glucose level drops too low. It’s most common in people with diabetes, but it is possible to have low blood sugar even when you don’t have diabetes. Intro article to the basics of hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia Symptoms
How to tell your blood glucose level is low
The symptoms of hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, may simultaneously affect different parts of your body. Some symptoms are the same or similar to other disorders, so it may be difficult to tell if your blood glucose level is low.