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Difference between diabetic coma and insulin shock

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People suffering from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have the inability to control the blood sugar in their bodies. Most diabetic emergencies, therefore, result from the disruption of one’s blood sugar level. This means that deficiency of insulin or exhibiting excess insulin in your body could constitute to a diabetic emergency. Both extremes are life-threatening and usually cause unconsciousness. Hypoglycemia, commonly known as insulin shock, is caused by abnormally low blood sugar levels in the body. High blood sugar level, on the other hand, causes hyperglycemia (diabetic coma). Even though most people refer to both conditions as diabetic coma, there exists a significant difference between the two. Diabetic coma is, however, the most fatal. In this article, we will discuss the sign and symptoms that differentiate the two, with their possible prevention techniques. Insulin Shock Insulin shock results from the body’s reaction to low blood sugar level. Unlike the name suggest
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insulin shock vs diabetic coma

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People suffering from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have the inability to control the blood sugar in their bodies. Most diabetic emergencies, therefore, result from the disruption of one’s blood sugar level. This means that deficiency of insulin or exhibiting excess insulin in your body could constitute to a diabetic emergency. Both extremes are life-threatening and usually cause unconsciousness . Hypoglycemia, commonly known as insulin shock, is caused by abnormally low blood sugar levels in the body. High blood sugar level, on the other hand, causes hyperglycemia (diabetic coma). Even though most people refer to both conditions as diabetic coma, there exists a significant difference between the two. Diabetic coma is, however, the most fatal. In this article, we will discuss the sign and symptoms that differentiate the two, with their possible prevention techniques. Insulin Shock Insulin shock results from the body’s reaction to low blood sugar level. Unlike the name su
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Custom made diabetic shoes

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Diabetic Shoes and Inserts We have been crafting high end  custom orthotic inserts  and insoles for over 25 years. We believe we are the  best diabetic shoes  provider. We also offer a very wide selection of diabetic footwear including diabetic dress shoes and diabetic tennis shoes. Most insurance will pay for one pair of  diabetic shoes  and three pairs of insoles every calendar year. We also provide “diabetic day” programs all over the southern United States. These programs allow patients to get foot exams, to be fitted for diabetic shoes and to ask questions about their diabetes to our  certified Pedorthist . We have a fleet of vans and we deliver the shoes and insoles directly to our patient’s residence. Custom diabetic footwear  and  custom orthotic insoles  from The Diabetic Shoppe are some of the most popular products for our patients.  These products must be prescribed by the patient’s health care provider. Most insurance provides cover
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type 3 diabetes symptoms signs

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It may be hard to believe that there is a connection between Alzheimer and type 2 diabetes, its real and experts are now terming it as type 3 diabetes. But what is type 3 diabetes? Well, type 3 diabetes refers to the progression from type 2 diabetes to Alzheimer and other conditions characterized by a dramatic decline in cognitive functions and marked by memory loss. While all patients suffering from diabetes have a high risk of developing many kinds of the condition including Alzheimer, women having type 2 diabetes have over a 19% risk of developing condition known as vascular dementia . Normally not everyone who has type 2 diabetes will develop vascular dementia, Alzheimer or any type of dementia but if you have diabetes there is a higher risk of developing Alzheimer. Additionally, if you have a relative suffering from Alzheimer there is a double risk. Symptoms of type 3 diabetes  Although a person who is in the early stages of type 3 may not have increased blood sugar, chances
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