Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a condition where the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood drops below a certain point - about 3.0mmol/l. The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose in the blood. It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l). This causes ... [... more]
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Blood glucose levels
The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as serum glucose level. It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l). Normally, blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day: 4 to ... [... more]
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Diabetes in children
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children: 90-95 per cent of under 16s with diabetes have this type. Dr Stephen Greene, consultant paediatrician, Professor Ian Campbell, consultant physician and Dr Soon Song, consultant ... [... more]
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Diabetes overview
Around 1.6 million people in the UK have diabetes - and the number is growing. Find out what causes diabetes and if obesity is to blame. Diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar level is higher than normal. Type 1 diabetes or ... [... more]
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Facts about insulin treatment
Insulin is an essential hormone. Without it, the body cannot control or properly use glucose (sugar) - one of its main energy supplying fuels. People with Type 1 diabetes produce inadequate amounts of insulin, so insulin replacement is their key ... [... more]
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Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'insulin dependent diabetes'. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin output because of damage to the pancreas gland. Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'insulin dependent diabetes'. This is because this ... [... more]
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Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes used to be called 'non-insulin dependent diabetes'. This is because insulin injections were not part of its treatment. As some people with Type 2 also now require insulin, the phrase Type 2 is preferred. Type 2 diabetes is ... [... more]
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Diabetic acidosis (ketoacidosis)
Diabetic acidosis is a life-threatening condition that can occur in people with Type 1 diabetes. Less commonly, it can also occur with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetic acidosis requires immediate hospitalisation for treatment with fluid and insulin. It ... [... more]
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Diabetic kidney disease
Long-standing diabetes causes changes in small blood vessels that can lead to damage of the kidneys. This damage can result in severe kidney failure. Subtle damage to the kidneys can start within a year or so of Type 1 diabetes, and can be ... [... more]
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Diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease)
Diabetic neuropathy is long-term damage to the nerve fibres. It happens when high blood sugar levels are present over several years. In diabetes, the form it usually first takes is reduced sensation in the feet. The nerve damage affects each foot ... [... more]
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Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that's associated with long-standing diabetes. It's a major cause of poor vision in the UK. Diabetic retinopathy affects the retina at the back of the eye. Retinopathy can occur with all types of diabetes. ... [... more]
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