Two Main Conditions

The two main conditions are hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia occurs when a diabetic suffers from low blood glucose levels, while in hyperglycaemia you suffer from high blood glucose levels. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 2006) In Greek, “hypo” means low, while “hyper” means high. “glyc” refers to blood glucose, and “emia” refers to blood. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 2006) The most common cause of hypoglycaemia is too much insulin, while hyperglycaemia is not enough. These two conditions contradict themselves! Someone experiencing hypoglycaemia might feel shaky, cold (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 2006), clammy, or hungry. They might also have a fast heartbeat. Someone experiencing hyperglycaemia will be very thirsty, because the kidneys will work harder, riding of more urine, dehydrating the body. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 2006)

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