monitoring and keeping a log will lessen the incidents of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Symptom recognition and treatment is important. Excessive carbohydrates or insufficient insulin cause hyperglycemia. Signs and symptoms progress slowly; frequent urination, excessive thirst, lack of energy, and a gradual slip into a coma. Hypoglycemia results from excess insulin, insufficient carbohydrates, or excessive exercise. Hypoglycemia occurs rapidly with sweating, light-headedness, and trembling that leads…
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