Diabetes: The ‘top’ symptom to spot – it happens ‘especially at night’ says pharmacist – Daily Express
“For all people with diabetes, it’s important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.”
The pharmacist continued: “If blood sugar levels are regularly too high (hyperglycaemia), medication or insulin doses may need to be increased, and if they become too low (hypoglycaemia), which is more common in patients using insulin, this can be remedied by having sugary food or drink or taking a glucose tablet.
“Having blood sugar that’s too low can be dangerous, and your GP will tell …….
“For all people with diabetes, it’s important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.”
The pharmacist continued: “If blood sugar levels are regularly too high (hyperglycaemia), medication or insulin doses may need to be increased, and if they become too low (hypoglycaemia), which is more common in patients using insulin, this can be remedied by having sugary food or drink or taking a glucose tablet.
“Having blood sugar that’s too low can be dangerous, and your GP will tell you what to look out for and what to do.”
Type 1 and 2 – what’s the difference?
Type 1 occurs when your body cannot make any insulin, it usually affects children and young adults.
