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Treatment of Acute Conditions Related to Diabetes Mellitus!

  TREATMENT OF CONCOMINANT CONDITIONS RELATED TO DIABETES MELLITUS Coronary Heart Disease Dyslipidemia Hypertension HIV and AIDS Antipsychotic Therapy Hypoglycemia Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic state Retinopathy Neuropathy Foot Ulcers  The Acute Complications Include: Hypoglycemia DKA Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic state 6. HYPOGLYCEMIA  "Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can be defined clinically as a blood glucose level of less than 50mg/dL". Signs: Individuals with DM can experience symptoms of hypoglycemia at varying blood glucose levels. Patients who have regular blood glucose levels as high as 300-400mg/dL may experience symptoms of hypoglycemia when blood glucose levels are lowered to the middle to upper mg/dL range. Most people whose blood glucose levels are controlled adequately may experience symptoms when levels fall below 70mg/dL. Symptoms: Shakiness Sweating Fatigue Hunger Headaches Confusion *Patients experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia shou