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Fear of hypoglycemia is the most commonly reported problem in type 1 diabetes. By definition, hypoglycemia is a state of low blood glucose that is lower than 3,6 mmol/L. It can lead to uncomfortable counter-regulatory symptoms such as headaches, nervousness, weakness sweating, confusion,
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for responding to stressful situations with involuntary actions, which will increase the neuronal activity in order to maintain body homeostasis. Stress is one of the most common causes of migraines. When it occurs for a prolonged period, there will be
To confirm hypoglycemia unawareness, patients answered a questionnaire based on the items explored by the model of Clarke 19 about hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia awareness. The eligibility of patients was confirmed by a blinded CG M recording using the trademark iPro ™ 2 sensor for 6 days. During
Scientific background. Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular diseases. It is believed that the high cardiovascular risk in diabetes is attributable to the adverse effects of glucotoxicity and lipotoxicity on endothelial cells. Recent data
In the unfortunate case of severe hypoglycaemia, glucagon is the first-line treatment because of its potent and rapid action starting as fast as 5 minutes after subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Current instructions for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia call for the immediate injection of
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is the most common form of the hyperglycaemic state. Although NIDDM exists in all populations, its prevalence varies greatly, depending upon age and race, and appears to be increasing. It is estimated that NIDOM occurs in 5% of 50-year-old-adults and
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is caused by autoimmune and autoinflammatory destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Historically, treatment for this condition has consisted of insulin replacement therapy and dietary modification. Recent studies have