Metformin Has Many Benefits For Wom... Sep 9, 2009
For this reason, Metformin rarely causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or weight gain. Metformin Can Help Women With Insulin Resistance Or PCOS Lose Weight. (Suite101.com)
JDRF-funded studies show regular CGM use increases diabetes control for all age groups Sep 9, 2009
NEW YORK, September 8, 2009 The latest data from groundbreaking human clinical trials of the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) show that the primary determinant of improvements in achieving better diabetes control is regular use of monitors six days per week or more rather than the age of patients, and that benefits continue well past the time when people with type 1 diabetes begin using the devices including experiencing fewer low blood sugar emergencies ... Research... (EurekAlert!)
Texas Doctors Bust Myths About Insulin Sep 3, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes often resist taking insulin because they fear gaining weight, developing low blood sugar, and seeing their quality of life decline ... After 3 years, the researchers report, patients taking insulin plus metformin had fewer low blood sugar, or "hypoglycemic," events, gained less weight and reported high satisfaction levels with the insulin. (MEDLINEplus)
Ferret Diseases, Cancers, and Gene... Sep 2, 2009
According to Dr. Brown it is "a tumor of the pancreas leading to a high insulin production and a low blood sugar". Adrenal Adenoma, a tumor on the adrenal gland. (Suite101.com)
Natural Supplements that Treat Psyc... Sep 1, 2009
Consider that psychosis might be due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially if a sweet tooth and a junk food diet prevail. Simple, timed blood tests can be ordered by a family doctor to determine if blood sugar is low. (Suite101.com)
Long Acting Insulins for Diabetes Aug 31, 2009
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can occur with any insulin. Patients should watch for. (Suite101.com)
Girl honored for saving her dad Aug 29, 2009
But during the day, Bruce, a diabetic, suddenly succumbed to extremely low blood sugar and collapsed unconsciously into the river. "I was laying in the river letting the girls play and that is all I remember," Bruce said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Hypoglycemia in the Diabetic Dog an... Aug 27, 2009
Low Blood Sugar as a Complication in Canine and Feline Diabetes. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, usually occurs in diabetic pets as a result of an insulin overdose ... Hypoglycemia, or a low blood sugar level, is one of the most dangerous complications which can occur when are treated with. (Suite101.com)
Generex Biotechnology CEO Anna Gluskin Featured On BNN News to Discuss Potential for H1N1 Vaccine Aug 25, 2009
Generex has also developed and markets Glucose RapidSpray(tm), an over-the-counter product designed for use early in the onset of a low blood sugar episode; BaBOOM. (tm) Energy Spray, a convenient and great-tasting energy spray alternative to energy drinks; and Crave-NX(tm) 7-Day Diet Aid Spray, clinically tested and designed to quickly curb cravings throughout the day. (Primezone Releases)
Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Malfunctioning Mitochondria Aug 24, 2009
(May 7, 2009) Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, poses a serious health threat for patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The findings indicate that hypoglycemia may account for some. (Science Daily)
Rain for a rain makeup? Aug 18, 2009
HIghs will get you longer term, low blood sugar will lay you out quickly. BravesFAN885. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UT Southwestern physicians bust myths about insulin Aug 11, 2009
DALLAS Aug. 11, 2009 People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes often resist taking insulin because they fear gaining weight, developing low blood sugar and seeing their quality of life decline. A study recently completed at UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that those fears are largely unfounded and that patients and physicians should consider insulin as a front-line defense, as opposed to a treatment of last resort for non-insulin-dependent diabetes. (EurekAlert!)
Best Herbs for CFS/ME Aug 10, 2009
Large doses of ginseng may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). High blood pressure is another possible side effect, though many people with CFS/ME would find it beneficial instead of problematic. (Suite101.com)
Noninsulin-producing alpha cells in the pancreas can be converted to insulin-producing beta cells Aug 7, 2009
(Alpha cells generate the hormone glucagon in response to low blood sugar to restore normal blood sugar levels. They also discovered that the alpha cells that give rise to new beta cells originate from progenitor cells in the pancreas. (EurekAlert!)
High Cholesterol In Midlife Raises Risk Of Late-life Dementia, Study Finds Aug 7, 2009
Dr. Whitmer recently authored two dementia-related studies: one that found a larger abdomen in midlife increases risk of late-life dementia, and one that showed that low blood sugar events in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes increase their risk for dementia. Another Kaiser Permanente study, led by Valerie Crooks of Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, found that having a strong social network of friends and family appears to decrease risk for dementia. (Science Daily)
Common Hidden Headache Causes Aug 2, 2009
Imbalanced blood sugar, whether it is high blood sugar or low blood sugar, can cause headaches. According to Erin Stokes of the Pharmaca Integrated Pharmacy, "Hypoglycemia is a really common trigger of headaches and people don t think about that." If no other cause can be easily find, checking blood sugar levels may provide an answer. (Suite101.com)
Tight Management of Type 1 Diabetes Worth the Effort Jul 29, 2009
Both also pointed out that lower HbA1c levels can cause another serious complication -- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Severe hypoglycemia that resulted in either a coma or seizure occurred in 16 percent of the DCCT intensive management group, and between 10 percent and 20 percent of the EDC group. (MEDLINEplus)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 25, 2009
Ni Chao-cheng (), who led the rescue team, said the 18kg dog was suffering from dehydration and low blood sugar but recovered well after being given a nutrient solution by a vet. Anyone interested in adopting the husky should contact the rescue team. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Diabetic moms-to-be? Conceive a plan before the baby Jul 25, 2009
She should have the child in a hospital with a neo-natal intensive care unit, because it is not unusual for the baby to have low blood sugar or respiratory problems when born, says Davis. You wouldn t want to have the baby at home or another location without a proper support system. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Takeda Provides Update on the Investigational Fixed-Dose Combination of alogliptin and ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) Jul 23, 2009
When taking ACTOS with insulin or sulfonylureas, you may be at risk for low blood sugar. Some people taking ACTOS may experience flulike symptoms, mild-to-moderate swelling of legs and ankles, anemia, and weight gain. (PR Newswire)
Kingston family helps others understand epilepsy Jul 21, 2009
It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition like alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood sugar. Although more than three million people in the United States live with episepsy, Peter said few people know about it. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Rescued from a coma (July 16) Jul 17, 2009
By the end of the concert she was in crisis and lay back on the concrete seat to rest, slipping into a low blood sugar coma ... When the EMTs arrived and discovered she was in low blood sugar crisis with a reading of 30, they stabilized her and then called me. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Couple waives extradition Jul 11, 2009
Boucher explained that she suffered from low blood sugar, had been examined by a nurse and that accommodations were being made. Rice asked if she was on medication. (Havre Daily News, MT)
TREATMENT: Intense therapy cuts heart disease in diabetics Jul 6, 2009
Scientists conducting two major, long-term studies of people with type 2 diabetes, the ACCORD study and the VA Diabetes Trial (VADT), discussed the effects of intensive glucose control keeping a low blood sugar level and its relationship to heart problems and death from heart disease at a symposium at the American Diabetes Association's 69th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans ... Denise Bonds, an ACCORD investigator with The National Hearth, Lung, and Blood Institute, said at the symposium that... (USA Today -- News)
Low Blood Sugar in Hospital Tied to Higher Death Risk for Diabetics Jul 1, 2009
MONDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Being a diabetic and having just one episode of low blood sugar during a hospital stay was associated with a significantly increased risk of dying, both in the hospital and up to a year later, new research shows. In a study that included almost 2,600 people with diabetes who were hospitalized for a variety of ailments, researchers found that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) occurred in nearly 8 percent of the patients, and that each additional day with a... (MEDLINEplus)
TRIATHLON / Putting a face on Type-1 diabetes Jun 27, 2009
The short term effects of a severe low blood sugar can be dangerous, and the long term complications from high blood sugars can include heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and amputations. To donate to JDRF, visit the Cohasset Triathlon website, www. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Injury forces decathlete Clay out of USA Outdoor Championships Jun 26, 2009
He also pulled out of nationals in 2006 (low blood sugar) and 2007 (leg). He said this setback doesn't change his long-term plans. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health Tip: Why Is the Room Spinning? Jun 24, 2009
MedlinePlus: Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning. Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning. (MEDLINEplus)
Artificial Pancreas Effectively Treats Type 1 Diabetes Jun 24, 2009
Low blood sugar levels cause hypoglycemia, which can cause coma, seizures and even death. These are the first substantial results from our ongoing clinical studies, and they are very encouraging, said lead investigator Boris Kovatchev, associate professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences in the university School of Medicine. (Newsmax)
TEENS: Not defined by their diabetes Jun 22, 2009
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) causes dizziness and energy loss. Less commonly, a person can pass out from extremely low blood sugar, go into seizures or a coma, or die ... McEnery's friends and family know the signs of low blood sugar and how to help if she feels unwell. (USA Today)
Helping to find a cure for diabetes Jun 18, 2009
She suffered complications from low blood sugar such as shakiness and numbness, and has to closely monitor what she eats. Shes a 1975 graduate of Williston High School and a 1978 graduate of the former Trinity Medical Center School of Nursing in Minot. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Effect of Strict Diabetes Control on Heart Still Unclear Jun 16, 2009
At the time, scientists speculated that the increased mortality risk was due to low blood sugar, but this turned out not to be the case. Instead, "people who achieved a rapid and sustained reduction of A1C from higher levels at the beginning had the lower risk, and the ones who were unable to rapidly reduce glucose from the beginning had the higher risk," Riddle explained. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Always Hungry? Jun 16, 2009
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). (MEDLINEplus)
Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble Jun 16, 2009
Some of the risks to the baby include: being large for gestational age, which may lead to delivery complications; low blood sugar levels; obesity later in life; and impaired sugar tolerance or metabolic syndrome later in life. More study is needed to shed light on the association between snoring and gestational diabetes, which could lead to new interventions to treat pregnant women with sleep disorders. (MEDLINEplus)
USC researchers present diabetes findings at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Jun 6, 2009
Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty, students and post-doctoral fellows will present sessions including helping diabetes patients avoid "post exercise hypoglycemia," the role of pancreatic beta cells in the progression of diabetes, and how the body becomes aware of low blood sugar ... D., professor of kinesiology and biology, will discuss his research on the role of the brain and the portal vein in sensing and regulating low blood sugar ... Building on his research that determined the portal... (EurekAlert!)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices Benefit People With Type 1 Diabetes Jun 1, 2009
According to the JDRF study, using CGM devices enables people who have achieved excellent control (with HbA1c levels below 7 percent) to continue to tightly manage their diabetes while cutting down on the frequency of low blood sugars, called hypoglycemia. Research has shown that good blood sugar control is a key factor in reducing the risk of the devastating long-term complications of the disease, such as blindness and kidney disease -- but that the fear of low blood sugar emergencies often... (Science Daily)
What is Hemoglobin A1c? May 30, 2009
One issue is the downside of insulin in that it can induce hypoglycemia [low blood sugar. That's why it's important for patients to monitor blood sugar levels and make sure they're staying within an acceptable range. (Scientific American)
REGINA FORD | GREEN VALLEY NEWS Fran Coleman, Pima Council on Aging elder rights, benefits and caregiver specialist, assists in a variety of issues regarding seniors. May 30, 2009
A driver with low blood sugar drove off Nogales Highway and into a tree Friday morning. Sahuarita police said the driver, who was alone in the car, was taken to a hospital for the low blood sugar and was not injured in the accident. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Understanding the mind not only the spirit May 28, 2009
Simmons was aware that the missionary had hypoglycemia - low blood sugar - which meant she had to eat every few hours to keep her glucose level up. But Simmons found out the missionary had been fasting and praying for help with the low blood sugar. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types May 28, 2009
Additional adverse reactions identified in clinical studies include nausea, abdominal pain, gas, constipation, vomiting, pain on injection, high or low blood sugar levels and slow or irregular heart rate. Many patients developed gallstones, although few patients required treatment. (PR Newswire)
We can take steps to prevent diabetes in children May 27, 2009
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause a child to have a seizure, lose consciousness, and requires immediate medical attention. Diabetes doesn't need to control your child's life. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Court drops charges against Zimmerman May 27, 2009
After the birth of Megan, officials said Zimmerman immediately needed intravenous fluid and oxygen to combat low blood sugar, seizures and hypothermia. Filmmakers later approached Zimmerman about the story. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Hero Boy Takes Wheel, Saves Kin May 27, 2009
Mains grabbed the wheel of his familys pickup truck when his father passed out from low blood sugar, keeping the vehicle from crashing until an officer could bring it to a halt, police said. "I hopped up there and drove it," Mains says. (CBS News)
Diabetics' Heart Attack Risk Can Be Reduced, Research Finds May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) People with diabetes who maintain intensive, low blood sugar levels are significantly less likely to suffer heart attacks and coronary heart disease, new research published in The Lancet has shown. See also. (Science Daily)
Nebraska boy, 6, takes wheel after dad passes out May 25, 2009
(AP) A 6-year-old boy grabbed the wheel of his family's pickup when his father passed out from low blood sugar, keeping the vehicle from crashing until an officer could bring it to a halt, police said. Tustin Mains was in the back seat with his 3-year-old brother Sunday when his father, Phillip Mains, slumped over at the wheel, the boy told police. (USA Today -- News)
Skinny jeans can lead to numbness in legs May 23, 2009
Police say a 6-year-old Nebraska boy grabbed the wheel of their pickup after his dad passed out from low blood sugar and kept them from crashing until a police officer arrived. A doctor in rural Australia used a household drill to bore a hole into the skull of a boy with a severe head injury, saving his life. (MSNBC -- Health)
6-Year-Old Takes The Wheel When Dad Passes Out May 23, 2009
Police say that when the father lost consciousness from low blood sugar, Tustin Mains jumped into his father's lap and took the wheel. He kept the vehicle from crashing until the officer could bring it to a halt. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Ups and Downs of Diabetes Blood... May 22, 2009
The Ups and Downs of Diabetes Blood Sugar Levels. The Ups and Downs of Diabetes Blood Sugar Levels. (Suite101.com)
Low Blood Sugar a Danger for Kidney Patients May 21, 2009
Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, poses a serious health threat for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that hypoglycemia may account for some portion of the excess heart-related deaths seen in CKD patients. (Newsmax)
Gene Responsible For Rare Form Of Congenital Anemia Discovered May 15, 2009
(July 6, 2008) A number of congenital disorders characterized by low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) as a result of excessive secretion of the hormone insulin are collectively known as congenital. . (Science Daily)
Tattoos being used for medical alerts May 14, 2009
Walsh has had numerous episodes of potentially life-threatening low blood sugar, which can cause disorientation and even unconsciousness. He had worn medical alert bracelets over the years, but he says they often broke and the cost was adding up. (USA Today -- News)
What to eat before you work out May 14, 2009
If you have health issues like diabetes or hypoglycemia that can cause low blood sugar, youll probably want to eat before your workout. If you get very hungry during a workout (and it interferes with your energy levels or focus), or become so ravenous after an exercise session that you end up overeating, try eating before you hit the gym to avoid these problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Boerne Police Department (156) May 8, 2009
He was handcuffed and later released after he was treated for low blood sugar by EMS.. 37000 block of Interstate 10, 10:12 p.m., A 35-year-old woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated. (Boerne Star, TX)
Severe Hypoglycemia Linked With Higher Risk Of Dementia For Older Adults With Diabetes Apr 18, 2009
17, 2009) Having hypoglycemic (low blood sugar level) episodes that are severe enough to require hospitalization are associated with a greater risk of dementia for older adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study in the April 15 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on diabetes. See also. (Science Daily)
Severe Low Blood Sugar Ups Older Diabetics' Dementia Risk Apr 16, 2009
TUESDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Older individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been hospitalized with severe low blood sugar levels seem to have a greater risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. It's not yet clear whether less severe episodes of low blood sugar, which are more common, are also linked with an increased dementia risk, according to a study in the April 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, a themed issue on diabetes. (MEDLINEplus)
Diabetes May Contribute To Dementia, Study Finds Apr 16, 2009
Now for the first time, doctors have found a link between low blood sugar and dementia in diabetics ... They found that those who had episodes of severe low blood sugar -- serious enough to require hospitalization -- were more likely to develop dementia ... Just one hospitalization for low blood sugar raised the risk 26 percent and three or more hospitalizations raised the risk by 94 percent. (KERO 23, CA)
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Researchers say there is now evidence that both high and low blood sugar levels may promote the development of dementia in the elderly. Researchers say more study needs to be done to see whether minor bleeding caused by aspirin can cause more serious problems later. (KERO 23, CA)
Study: Link Between Diabetes And Dementia Apr 15, 2009
Those never hospitalized with low blood sugar had a 10 percent chance of dementia ... "Unfortunately for us, the part of the brain that's most susceptible to low blood sugars is also the seat of memory, the hippocampus.". (CBS News)
Type 2 diabetics more susceptible to dementia Apr 15, 2009
Kaiser Permanente researchers evaluated the health records of more than 16,000 people with type 2 diabetes, tracking episodes of severe hypoglycemia low blood sugar over a 22-year period. They then followed patients for four more years to track diagnoses of dementia. (USA Today)
Xylitol: An Increasingly Common Pet... Apr 13, 2009
Dogs suffering liver damage may or may not have shown initial signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms of liver disease caused by xylitol poisoning in dogs are. (Suite101.com)
Local diabetic writes about his clinical trials Apr 13, 2009
Hypoglycemic unawareness is a result of low blood sugar, he explained. People with the condition may not know what s happening to them until it s too late. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Gaps in NHS diabetes care remain Apr 12, 2009
However, the report said more needed to be done over the management of emergencies, such as hypoglycaemic attacks, episodes of low blood sugar which in the most severe cases can induce comas. Just half of patients get the recommended standard of treatment. (BBC News -- Health)
Seizure Disorders in Dogs Apr 11, 2009
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). hypothyroidism. (Suite101.com)
New Seale Harris Clinic at St. Vincent's opens, brings 70 jobs Apr 10, 2009
Dr. Seale Harris, who earned international fame for his research on low blood sugar in nondiabetic patients, founded Seale Harris Clinic. He was selected to the Alabama Hall of Fame in 1965. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Search continues for missing St. Thomas student Apr 7, 2009
Volunteers were told Zamlen could be in a coma from low blood sugar. Searchers were told to listen for a beeping noise because his insulin pump can beep for up to a week to warn of low insulin supply. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
