Category: My Health
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 20
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication caused by insulin deficiency. Severely low insulin levels cause excessive amounts of glucose in the bloodstream (hyperglycaemia). Fat breakdown then accelerates and increase the production of fatty acids. These fatty acids are converted into chemicals called ketone bodies, which are toxic at high levels. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the…
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 19
Symptoms and complications of hyperglycaemia include: Nausea and vomiting Deep and rapid breathing may occur with frequent sighing Rapid heartbeat Severe dehydration – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 17
Diabetes is a 24 hour disease. Just because a person goes to sleep, doesn’t mean the diabetes does. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 16
There currently is NO cure for Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 15
People with diabetes and their family members have a 20 percent risk for developing other autoimmune diseases as well, such as Celiac disease, Thyroid disease, and Addison’s disease. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 14
World Diabetes Day! Today is Dr. Frederick Banting’s birthday. He discovered insulin in 1921. It was one of the most incredible break-throughs in medical history! – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November