Posted on October 31st, 2007 by gabriel
Pancreas transplantation can improve the quality of life for your patient with Type1 diabetes by eliminating the need for insulin therapy, decreasing daily blood glucose measurements, and eliminating many diet restrictions. Transplantation also eliminates hypoglycemia.Pancreas transplantation is usually reserved for patients who will also receive a kidney transplant and immunosuppressive therapy. To be a candidate […]
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Filed under: Diabetes Treatment
Posted on October 14th, 2007 by gabriel
The dawn phenomenon is characterized by a rise in the blood glucose level between 4 A.M. and 8 A.M. It is thought to result from the release of GH into the bloodstream in the early morning. This release makes body tissues resistant to insulin, causing the blood glucose level to rise.
Signs and Symptoms
The dawn phenomenon […]
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Filed under: Acute Complication
Posted on October 6th, 2007 by gabriel
The treatment of autonomic neuropathy depends on the patient’s signs and symptoms and the body organ affected. However, blood glucose control is helpful no matter which organ is affected. Gastroparesis can make it difficult to balance insulin doses with food absorption. Thus, a patient should monitor her blood glucose levels before and after meals and […]
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Filed under: Chronic Complications
Posted on October 1st, 2007 by gabriel
A random blood glucose test also can be used to diagnose diabetes. The test requires a blood sample obtained by venipuncture anytime during the day or night. The test results are normal if the level is less than 190 mg/dl within 2 hours of eating and less than 125 mg/dl 2 hours or more after […]
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Filed under: Diabetes Tests