Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in Type 1 diabetes
High blood sugar is hyperglycemia and low blood sugar is hypoglycemia. They are both prevalent in individuals with type 1 diabetes and may prove harmful without treatment. In type 1 diabetes, the body has stopped producing insulin that is required to regulate blood sugar. Individuals living with type 1 diabetes should pay careful attention to the balance of insulin, food, and exercise to maintain blood sugar at acceptable levels. This balance may be disrupted by excessive or insufficient insulin, a skipped meal, stress or illness, resulting in hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. This article shall define hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, its causes, its symptoms, its complications, and what to do about it. If you've ever asked yourself, "Will my diabetes ever go away?" you're not alone. In this honest and informative...