Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hypoglycaemia in diabetes mellitus.

A C Thai, P P Yeo, J S Cheah

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar, is a common complication for people with diabetes mellitus treated with insulin or oral medications. This paper covers its causes, treatment, and prevention strategies.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Infectious mononucleosis in Singapore: A report of two cases.

    The Medical journal of Malaysia·2022
    Same author

    Atypical mycobacterial infection in insulin injection sites.

    QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians·2015
    Same author

    Ministry of Health Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diabetes Mellitus.

    Singapore medical journal·2014
    Same author

    Management of obesity in non- insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus.

    Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition·2014
    Same author

    Ethnicity modifies the relation between fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c in Indians, Malays and Chinese.

    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2012
    Same author

    Non-surgical periodontal treatment and lipid levels in diabetic patients.

    Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2011

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Diabetes Management

    Background:

    • Hypoglycaemia is a frequent clinical issue in diabetes mellitus management.
    • It can arise as a complication of insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agent therapy.
    • Spontaneous hypoglycaemia may also occur due to other underlying medical conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the common causes of hypoglycaemia in patients with diabetes mellitus.
    • To outline the fundamental principles for the effective treatment of hypoglycaemia.
    • To detail strategies for the prevention of hypoglycaemic episodes in diabetic individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia.
    • Analysis of clinical guidelines for diabetes treatment.
    • Synthesis of information on aetiology, management, and prevention.

    Main Results:

    • Identified common aetiological factors contributing to hypoglycaemia in diabetes.
    • Summarized established treatment protocols for managing low blood sugar.
    • Highlighted key preventive measures to reduce hypoglycaemic events.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the causes of hypoglycaemia is crucial for effective diabetes care.
    • Prompt and appropriate treatment is essential to manage hypoglycaemic episodes.
    • Implementing preventive strategies significantly improves patient outcomes and safety.

    Related Experiment Videos