Tag: DKA
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Family Reaches Settlement in Limerick Medical Centre Diabetes Fatality Case
Overview of the Case The family of a 28-year-old diabetic who died after a complex medical episode has reached a confidential settlement with a medical centre in Limerick. The case, which drew attention to the management of diabetes and acute illness within healthcare settings, centers on questions about the standard of care provided to a…
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NHS Urges GP Visit Now if You Have Three Symptoms While Taking Dapagliflozin
H2: What is dapagliflozin and who uses it? Dapagliflozin is a medication commonly prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes, helping the kidneys remove excess sugar through urine. It is also used in some patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease to protect organ function and improve outcomes. While it can offer important benefits, it…
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Type 1 Diabetes Is Worse in the Young: Why It Strikes Early
Understanding the disparity: Type 1 diabetes in children vs. adults Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. While the disease can affect people of any age, mounting research suggests that when it develops in children and adolescents, it often presents more aggressively…