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Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia

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 Endocrinologist, discusses Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia.

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Dr. Amish Parikh

Dr. Amish Parikh

MD, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
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Dr. Bruce Perkins

Dr. Bruce Perkins

MD, MPH, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
Dr. Samantha Sandler

Dr. Samantha Sandler

Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
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Hypoglycemia Prevention - Video Quiz

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Hypoglycemia is very common in diabetic patients taking insulin and can effect up to 87% of type 1 and 43% of type 2 diabetic patients. That’s nearly all of type 1 and half of type 2 diabetics.

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Many patients taking insulin are unaware that they are experiencing the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

3

Hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of insulin treatment.

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Having a hypoglycemic event has not been shown to affect the way a patient subsequently manages their diabetes.

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Preventing hypoglycemia can be achieved through regular counselling, keeping an accurate log of blood sugars, proper dosing of insulin and most importantly, choosing the right insulin for each patient.

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If patients experience any symptoms of hypoglycemia, they should see their health care practitioner a soon as possible for a review.

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Hypoglycemia is not a barrier to achieving good glycemic control.

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Do you believe in the concept that food is medicine?

Explanation:

Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risk. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities. Thus, many people argue that food is medicine. Yet, diet alone cannot and should not replace medicine in all circumstances. Do you look at food as if it can be medicine for your disease? If yes would you like more information on this, save the PDF for further conversation with your HCP.

Action Plan - Preventing Hypoglycemia

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Action Plan - Preventing Hypoglycemia

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