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2. Glucagon: Hormones, Hypoglycemia, and Diabetes - WebMD

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   Glucagon and Insulin. Glucagon and insulin, another kind of hormone, should work as a team to keep your blood sugar in balance. The cells in your pancreas that make glucagon are similar to cells ...

3. Diabetic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic ketoacidosis ( DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. [1] Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness. [1] A person's breath may develop a specific "fruity" smell. [1]

4. What Should I Put in a Diabetic Emergency Kit? - Healthline

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   In particular, older adults with type 2 diabetes are at risk of HHS. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) A complication of type 1 diabetes, and more rarely type 2, is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

5. Ketonuria: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More - WebMD

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   Ketonuria is common in people with diabetes, as their body tries to eliminate excess ketones through urine. Renal glycosuria. This is a rare health condition that makes your body release glucose ...

6. What Does Bad Breath Have to Do with Diabetes? - Healthline

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   a sweet and fruity odor on your breath. more frequent urination than typical. abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting. high blood glucose levels. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. confusion ...

7. United States Department of Health and Human Services

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   The United States Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government created to protect the health of the U.S. people and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". [3]

8. Kussmaul Breathing: Causes and Symptoms of ... - Healthline

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   This abnormal breathing pattern is often caused by diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a serious complication of type 1 and, less often, type 2 diabetes. It can also be caused by kidney or liver ...

9. Type 2 Diabetes Complications and How to Prevent Them

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   Here are six common complications of type 2 diabetes and steps you can take to lower your risk. 1. Heart disease. People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of heart disease, according to ...