Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life threatening complication. It is common in people with Type 1 Diabetes because their pancreas does not produce insulin. But, it can also happen in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes when their blood sugar reaches critical level. During episodes of DKA, the body runs low on insulin so it burns fats as an alternative energy source. This process … [Read more...]
DBlog Week’s Dream Device Wildcard: A Handy AI, Cool, Classy, and FREE!
This continues to be one of the most popular DBlogWeek topics, so let’s have another crack at it! Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, or anything else you can think of. The sky is the limit – what would you love to see? Riva Greenberg’s article, The Type … [Read more...]
Diabetes, Depression, and Diabetes Burnout
Can Diabetes cause depression? There is no sure answer on the connection between the two. Depression, for one thing has become a common ‘sickness’ in human beings since the prehistoric period. I understand that people without health insurance, unemployed, and divorced are likely to suffer from depression and that's a fact. With diseases, research says that it is thrice likely … [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...]
How Diabetes Is Diagnosed
A lot of people assume they have Diabetes when they start urinating frequently or they have a wound that is very slow to heal. These alone are not enough basis to declare yourself a Diabetic. For all that you know, you could be afflicted with UTI or another autoimmune disease. It does not make it any better, of course, but knowing the real trouble helps you identify the right … [Read more...]