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A by-product of fat breakdown is ketone production, which is toxic to the body. This complication is known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and can lead to illness or even death. Ketones accumulate in the blood and can be recognized in the blood about 2-4 hours prior to appearing in urine. This makes a blood test more accurate than a urine test to detect ketone levels.
The team approach for excellent medical and dental care is the best. Be sure that your dentist and your medical doctors are connected and have a plan to ensure your dental treatments will have the healthiest and most predictable outcomes.
Years of elevated blood sugar levels can result in a type of damage to nerves called diabetic neuropathy. If you have this condition, the legs and feet can experience pain, tingling, burning or numbness. Whether or not you have diabetic neuropathy, there are several things that people with diabetes should do to protect their feet...
Since 1990, type 2 diabetes has doubled in the children/adolescents population. What is more alarming is much of the obesity, type 2 diabetes, early onset of cardiovascular disease and other child health issues IS PREVENTABLE. Here are my recommendations.
Learn more about the connection between excess body mass and diabetes, as well as ways to help protect and strengthen your system and possibly reduce the odds of becoming diabetic.
In cakes, cookies and quick breads however, reducing sugar without reducing quality takes a bit more thought. The great news is that while each recipe and sugar substitute is different, over the years I have found that with some modifications - a little bit of kitchen chemistry, if you will - low sugar baked goods look and taste just as delicious as their full sugar counterparts.
As an eye doctor, I hope (and even at times, take for granted) that my diabetic patients understand the possibility of developing diabetic retinopathy... The frightening reality is that according to new research by an epidemiologist (Dr. Zhang, Atlanta), some form of diabetic retinopathy is found in almost one in three diabetic patients.
The increased number of lower sugar and sugar-free foods can help you reduce the "sugar-cravings" and their lower calories help you meet your calorie budget. Diabetes-friendly products such as Sans Sucre baking mixes allow you to consume delicious and decadent treats.
Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar... Blood sugar that is too low can lead to coma or death and is considered a medical emergency. You should treat low blood sugar AS SOON AS you suspect you have it. The best way to raise your blood sugar is to use glucose tablets. Glucose tablets are made from dextrose, a simple sugar. Glucose tablets are easy to carry and are the quickest to be absorbed.
It is very common for people with diabetes to suffer from dry mouth and hyposalivation (decreased saliva production). If recognized and treated early, dry mouth's effect on oral health may be minimized - here's how!