Diabetes Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with diabetes can change your whole life. Your diet, your schedule, and your way of life all have to change to accommodate your ailment. Because of the potentially dire effects of the disease, it’s important that you be diagnosed and treated soon, or you may become blind, comatose, or worse.
If you or someone you love is suffering health problems as the result of improperly diagnosed or treated diabetes, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a condition which causes the body to either produce too little insulin, or not properly respond to insulin. Insulin is a type of hormone which allows the body to absorb glucose, which is then converted into energy. If insulin is not controlled, it pools in the blood cells, which can cause several health problems.
Treating Diabetes
Diabetes can be treated by carefully monitoring diet, exercising regularly, and taking insulin. However, it is almost impossible to cure, and will affect the diabetic for his or her entire life. Support groups often help sufferers maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Effects of Diabetes
There are many side effects which can result from diabetes, including:
- Hypoglycemia – low levels of blood sugar, which can range in effect from generally low mood and energy levels to seizures and brain damage, or even death.
- Cardiovascular disease – a range of diseases which involve the heart and blood vessel and can potentially be fatal.
- Blindness – diabetes-related eye problems affect about 80% of diabetics. However, careful monitoring of the condition can prevent serious vision problems.
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While diabetes can be treated, it must first be properly diagnosed. If you have experienced diabetes-related health problems as the result of negligent medical care, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-238-1130.