When you have diabetes you need to take very good care of your feet to prevent serious complications. Diabetes can damage the nerves and the blood supply in your feet.
hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia in diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood. It's important to be aware of the symptoms and how to treat a 'hypo'.
Ketoacidosis: a complication of diabetes
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can occur as a complication of diabetes. People with DKA have high levels of glucose and ketones in the blood, making it more acidic than usual.
Insulin: how it works
Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels. Made by the pancreas, insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells, lowering your blood sugar level.
Pre-diabetes can be reversed by weight loss
A weight loss of 11% of body weight in an obese person can reverse pre-diabetes, where a person has impaired glucose metabolism. Pre-diabetes puts a person at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
