Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all – they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.
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This case study shows how people with diabetes on SGLT2 inhibitors can develop a type of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) that’s easy to miss – but knowing the warning signs can help you stay safe. Read Natalie’s story and learn what everyone on SGLT2s should know.
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When your body doesn’t have enough insulin, things can go south really fast. Everyone who lives with diabetes and takes insulin should know the signs of DKA and know what to do to treat it if it does occur. Drs. E+P discuss the common symptoms and self-treatment options to help you avoid a trip to the ER.
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Dr. Edelman helps a patient who has Flatbush Diabetes (also known as Ketosis-Prone Diabetes) which is a unique subtype of type 2 diabetes.
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For years and years (and years), the “red suitcase” was the main glucagon rescue kit most people with type 1 diabetes had stashed somewhere in case of emergency. Thankfully, we now have two newer glucagon options that are much easier to administer. Drs. E+P explain how to use each one, and they discuss the research and off-label mini-dose glucagon experiments people are conducting that may be a mirror into the future.
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