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Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetic emergencies occur when blood sugar levels become dangerously high or low, requiring immediate medical attention. Common emergencies include diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), where high blood sugar leads to a buildup of acids in the blood, and hypoglycemia, where blood sugar drops too low, causing confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness. Symptoms of these emergencies may include extreme thirst, frequent urination, nausea, sweating, or disorientation. Quick intervention, such as administering insulin for high blood sugar or glucose for low blood sugar, is critical. Proper diabetes management and regular monitoring can help prevent these life-threatening situations.
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Dr. Gautam Panduranga
Senior Internal Medicine Consultant, KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr Gautam Panduranga has trained and worked in India and abroad. After completing MBBS from Gandhi Medical College and MD in General Medicine from Osmania Medical College / Hospital, he went to the UK in 2000 to pursue further training in National Health Services (NHS) and is fully registered by GMC (General Medical Council, UK). After serving for 3 years in the UK, Dr. Gautam went to USA where he completed residency in Internal Medicine at Metro Health Medical Center (Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA). He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, USA and worked as a Hospitalist (providing care for hospital inpatients) for 5 years at Tucson Medical Center (University of Arizona, USA). Currently, he is working as a Consultant and Physician in Internal Medicine at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad since 2015. His interests include providing comprehensive care for patients and treating those with lifestyle disorders and multi-system problems. He is also an Associate Professor in Medicine at His passion includes teaching residents (DNB) and medical students.
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- 25th -Sep -2024, TIME : 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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Diabetic emergencies occur when blood sugar levels become dangerously high or low, requiring immediate medical attention. Common emergencies include diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), where high blood sugar leads to a buildup of acids in the blood, and hypoglycemia, where blood sugar drops too low, causing confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness. Symptoms of these emergencies may include extreme thirst, frequent urination, nausea, sweating, or disorientation. Quick intervention, such as administering insulin for high blood sugar or glucose for low blood sugar, is critical. Proper diabetes management and regular monitoring can help prevent these life-threatening situations.
- 25th -Sep -2024, TIME : 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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Diabetic emergencies occur when blood sugar levels become dangerously high or low, requiring immediate medical attention. Common emergencies include diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), where high blood sugar leads to a buildup of acids in the blood, and hypoglycemia, where blood sugar drops too low, causing confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness. Symptoms of these emergencies may include extreme thirst, frequent urination, nausea, sweating, or disorientation. Quick intervention, such as administering insulin for high blood sugar or glucose for low blood sugar, is critical. Proper diabetes management and regular monitoring can help prevent these life-threatening situations.