Pregnant women with diabetes who do not control their blood sugar levels may suffer from health problems like their babies: Birth Defects The baby's organs develop during the first months of pregnancy, often before the woman knows she is pregnant. Uncontrolled blood sugar can affect these organs while they are growing and cause severe congenital disabilities in the development … [Read more...]
When Sugar Is No Longer Sweet: The Dangers of Hypoglycemia, Treatments, and Guidelines
Running out of insulin is a common issue among diabetics. This is the reason why doctors require them to carry around insulin pumps. When their blood glucose level runs too low or too high, anything bad can happen. But, even non-diabetics are at risk of suffering from hypoglycemia. Several factors contribute to hypoglycemia such as: Insulinomas, a condition in which a tumor … [Read more...]