Function to 'deactivate' images. If you have diabetes, your doctor has most likely advised you to regulate your blood sugar. There are two very good reasons to do so. The second reason is to prevent long-term complications. Chronically high blood sugar can damage your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, and eyes.
Complications tend to be harder to treat than medical emergencies.
The good news is that you can dramatically reduce your risk of the major complications of diabetes by working with your doctor to control your blood sugar levels. Severe hypoglycemia is not a natural part of diabetes, but is caused by excessive doses of insulin or oral drugs used to treat diabetes. It occurs most commonly in people who are on insulin. Exercise and certain illnesses may play contributing roles. If you've had severe hypoglycemia, you may have experienced disorientation, irritability, tremors, and profuse clammy perspiration.