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Diabetes: Blood Conditions
Hyperglycemia and Diabetes
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can be dangerous and not only because it’s one of the early symptoms of diabetes. Learn how to avoid it.
Hyperglycemic Hypersmolar Nonketotic Syndrome
This dangerous diabetes complication happens when blood sugar gets too high and the body becomes severely dehydrated.
Hyperglycemic Hypersmolar Nonketotic Syndrome
Hypoglycemia and Diabetes
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause shakiness, anxiety, and even coma, if unchecked. Find out how monitoring of blood sugars for diabetes can prevent it.
Ketoacidosis and Diabetes
Learn about the emergency condition of diabetes ketoacidosis -- also called DKA --which stems from untreated hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
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