DANGEROUS DIABETES SYMPTOMS (and the 8 DIABETES AND PRE-DIABETES RELATED EMERGENCIES)
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Diabetes hides traps that can be fatal for the heart. Do you know the warning signs? Let’s talk about the 4 most dangerous symptoms in diabetics, and we’ll also discuss the 8 urgent medical emergencies that every diabetic should know about. Protect your heart. Subscribe to Health Dose and join us in the fight for a healthier life.
The first dangerous symptom in diabetics that deserves our immediate attention is severe hypoglycemia, popularly known as “low blood sugar.” This condition occurs when blood glucose levels drop below normal, bringing along a series of potentially serious complications. From a medical standpoint, hypoglycemia is considered a medical emergency because the brain relies solely on glucose as a source of energy, and its scarcity can lead to irreversible brain damage.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia can range from mild to severe, including trembling, cold sweats, palpitations, intense hunger, dizziness, mental confusion, and even loss of consciousness. What makes hypoglycemia particularly dangerous is how quickly these symptoms can escalate, requiring immediate intervention to prevent more serious consequences. Prompt treatment, usually involving the intake of a quick source of sugar, such as fruit juice or glucose tablets, is crucial to restore normal blood glucose levels and prevent further damage.
The second alarming symptom in diabetics is diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious medical condition that arises when the body, due to insufficient insulin, begins to break down fats at an elevated rate, releasing an excessive amount of acids called ketones into the blood. This scenario can occur in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but it is more common in the former. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a critical manifestation of diabetes decompensation, which if not treated quickly, can lead to diabetic coma or even be fatal.
Symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid and deep breathing, and a distinct fruity odor on the breath, which is a classic sign of ketones presence in the body. These signs indicate that the body is in a state of high acidity, which can seriously compromise the functioning of vital organs. Immediate treatment is essential and usually involves the administration of insulin, hydration, and correction of electrolyte imbalance, aiming to reverse metabolic acidity and restore the body’s physiological balance.
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