Ask the Expert: Is hypoglycemia separate from diabetes? Or is it a type of diabetes?

Question:
The ONLY thing I know is that I have hypoglycemia and only found out by an accident that almost cost me the highest price of all. I was always led to believe that my issue was not diabetes—it was it's own thing. Is that right? Is hypoglycemia separate from diabetes? Or is it a Type? Do I need a Glucagon Emergency Kit? If so, how can I get one? I have no insurance... read more

Submitted by John Crowley

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Ask the Expert: What can I do if my A1c is steadily rising?

“Thank you in advance for your willingness to help. I have many highs and lows even when I am not sick. I am type 2 and control my blood sugars with diet and exercise. I do not get much exercise due to a recent knee surgery. I am not on meds for my diabetes and I see my doctor for a check up every 3 months. My A1c is steadily rising. Do you have any... read more

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Ask the Expert: What should I use to treat a low blood sugar?

Fruit and fruit juices do not raise my sugar levels. I was just wondering why? When I bottom out, I have to eat candy, or peanut butter, or even drink regular soda.

Submitted by John Crowley

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Hypoglycemia Linked to Dementia

A single episode of low blood sugar severe enough to require prompt medical attention increases a person’s risk of developing dementia in old age, a study in people with diabetes suggests. Ugh!

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Could A Dog Save Your Life?

Grayson met Cody, and everything changed. It was an Internet hook-up, of sorts: Online, Grayson had discovered Dogs for Diabetics, a Concord, Calif.,–based organization that trains dogs to respond to serious blood glucose drops in humans. She registered for classes in the summer of 2005, and in six months she was teamed up with Cody, a male Golden Retriever. Not only has Cody saved Grayson’s life, he’s given her a life to enjoy, she says:... read more

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A Low Blood Sugar Scenario Explained

Every type 1 fears having a hypoglycemic event. Because people are usually more accustomed to dealing with highs, however, a sudden low often catches them unaware. Use this fictional yet typical story to find out what might happen medically during a low and what you need to know to keep hypoglycemia in check.

Joe, our fictional person with type 1 diabetes, uses multiple daily injections of insulin. Dr. Christopher Saudek, MD, our physician, is Director... read more

Submitted by BarryE

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Parents Overlook Signs of Low Blood Sugar in Diabetic Children

According to a seven-month University of Virginia study, children with type 1 diabetes have a difficult time knowing when their blood sugar has fallen to dangerously low levels. Unfortunately, their parents do an even worse job monitoring levels. Researchers found that children missed 41% of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episodes, while parents missed 54% of the episodes. When estimating blood sugar levels, parents and children were accurate less than one-third of the time. In 23%... read more

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The Inside Story on Mr. Universe Suing Over Police Scuffle After All

The case of Doug Burns, bodybuilder of Mr. Universe fame and Type 1 diabetic, is in the news again. Read the inside story about how he is suing for $5 Million over police brutality when he experienced hypoglycemia.

Submitted by Amy Tenderich

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