Diabetes
Chronic hyperglycemia from insufficient insulin action or production.
Diabetes is chronic hyperglycemia resulting from insufficient insulin production or action. Learn the contrasting emergencies: hypoglycemia presents cold and clammy and is treated with fast-acting sugar, while hyperglycemia presents hot and dry and is treated with insulin. Foot care, regular glucose monitoring, and a consistent carbohydrate-controlled diet are core teaching points to prevent complications.
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