Hypoglycemia

Abstract: Hypoglycemia (or Hypoglycaemia with the UK spelling) is a serious, but often avoidable condition. This 7 page paper reviews 5 research papers that examine different aspects of the condition and its' treatment or management. The first article looks at " Brain Glucose Uptake and Unawareness of Hypoglycaemia in Patients with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus", the second examines the causes of causes of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia in adult inpatients. The third article reviews research that argues there will be a reduction in severe hypoglycaemia with the use of long-term continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in type I diabetes. The last two article consider the treatment and control in older patients, firstly looking at risk factors and then the potential risk of hypertensives. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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