Diabetics are at risk of developing a diabetes emergency.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Diabetes is a long-term medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin. Those with disease diabetes these are at risk of having a diabetes emergency, in which their blood sugar levels become too high or too low.
“Normally, the body maintains blood sugar levels ideally automatically. When a person has diabetes, their body fails to maintain a balance of blood sugar,” the British Red Cross said Express.co.ukTuesday (1/3/2022).
Given these risks, people with diabetes need to manage their blood sugar levels through diet, medication, or insulin injections.
The British Red Cross explains, a person with diabetes can suffer from diabetes emergency who need first aid.
The British Red Cross says, the and sign diabetes emergency symptoms can vary, but the common ones are hunger pangs, clammy skin, and profuse sweating. Other signs are easy drowsiness or confusion, weakness, and feeling like you’re about to pass out or suddenly lose your responsiveness.
“In most cases, a person’s blood sugar levels become too low. This is called hypoglycemia. It can occur when the person skips meals or exercises too much. If left untreated, a diabetes emergency can become very serious,” the British Red Cross said.
Hyperglycemia is the medical term for high blood sugar levels. It is a common problem for diabetics. The National Health Service (NHS) says many people have blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
The NHS recommends seeing a doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the main symptoms of diabetes, which include:
– Feeling very thirsty
– Urinating more often than usual, especially at night
– Feeling very tired
– Weight loss and loss of muscle mass
– Itching around the penis or vagina
– Frequent thrush
– Wounds that heal slowly
– Blurred vision
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