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Tag: hypo
New nasal spray launched in Canada to combat hypoglycemic shock in diabetics
A new Canadian-made medication could help people with diabetes who have gone into hypoglycemic shock. Baqsimi is a nasal spray contains three milligrams of glucagon. It differs from previously-available glucagon treatments for hypoglycemic shock, or extremely low blood sugar, because it does not need to be mixed. Lilly Canada, the company that initially made insulin […]
Severe hypoglycemia contributes to diminished cognitive ability for older adults with type 1 diabetes
Cognitive abilities such as executive function, language and episodic memory are all negatively affected by severe hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes aged at least 60 years, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. “With recent advances in treatment, individuals with type 1 diabetes are living longer and are, thus, at increased risk for […]
Higher C-peptide levels may identify lower risk for hypoglycemia …
A C-peptide level of more than 20 pmol/L may indicate a lower risk for hypoglycemia among adults with type 1 diabetes, suggesting that these individuals may safely pursue tighter glycemic targets, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine. “Findings from [the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial] highlight that the benefit of persistent C-peptide may arise […]
“Smart” Insulin Could Prevent Hypoglycemia During Diabetes Treatment
Bioengineers at the University of California, Los Angeles have developed a new type of insulin that could help prevent hypoglycemia in people who use the drug to manage diabetes. The treatment is being evaluated for potential clinical trials and, if successful, could change diabetes care for millions of people. Insulin is a hormone naturally produced […]
Diabetes Download: What If I No Longer Feel My Lows Like I Used To?
he Mighty community asked: “I’ve had diabetes for about 25 years now, and I’ve noticed that I don’t feel my lows like I used to. Sometimes I don’t feel any hypo symptoms until I’m in a dangerous situation. Why is this happening?” Excellent question! This is a dangerous state called hypoglycemia unawareness and can happen […]
Wearable Device for Heart Rate Variability Can Detect Early Hypoglycemia
A wearable device that measures real-time heart rate variability can detect early signs of hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to study results published in Diabetes Care. To assess the ability of a wearable device to detect heart rate variability and alert users to early signs of hypoglycemia (glucose ≤70 mg/dL), researchers had […]
Recurrent hypoglycemia more frequent with lower initial blood glucose
NEW ORLEANS — Lower blood glucose levels and treatment with non-oral glucose medications before receiving emergency medical services, or EMS, during an episode of hypoglycemia may result in additional need for EMS, according to findings presented at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting. “Many EMS systems are adopting treat-and-release protocols designed to identify patients who can […]
CGM shows hypoglycemia common in older adults with type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS — Older adults with type 1 diabetes spent more than an hour per day on average with blood glucose levels in the hypoglycemic range and more than 20 minutes per day with levels less than 54 mg/dL, according to data presented at The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting. Anders L. Carlson “Adults aged 60 […]
Basal Insulin Reduction 90 Minutes Before Exercise Beneficial for Glucose Control, Hypoglycemia Risk in T1D
A 50% to 80% basal rate reduction performed 90 minutes before beginning exercise will improve open-loop glucose control and decrease the risk for hypoglycemia during exercise in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to results of a study published in Diabetes Care. Common strategies for reducing hypoglycemia risk in active individuals with type 1 diabetes […]