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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 9

Hypoglycaemia unawareness occurs when there are frequent episodes of low blood sugar. The body becomes used to the low blood sugar levels and no longer reacts in a normal way. This condition can be dangerous because the early behaviour signs … Continue reading

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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 8

In many parts of the world, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in a child is a death sentence. Access to insulin and testing supplies is limited in some developing nations. Life for a Child is one organization that helps … Continue reading

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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 7

Insulin is not a cure. Insulin injections or infusions allow a person with type 1 diabetes to stay alive, it do not sure the disease. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 6

Low blood sugar, or hypoglycaemia, is the most common side effect of treating diabetes with insulin. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include: Sweating, dizziness, shakiness, hunger, tingling sensation around the mouth, pale skin colour, headache, sugar moodiness or behaviour changes, clumsy or … Continue reading

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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 5

Although diabetes is a serious and difficult disease, treatment options are improving all the time, and people with diabetes can lead full and active lives. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

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