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The hospital walls felt all too familiar during my second diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) episode. The uncontrollable vomiting, the maddening combination of extreme thirst yet painful swallowing, these symptoms had returned with a vengeance. As I lay there, hooked up to IVs and monitors, I didn't expect that this
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Introduction Managing insulin-dependent diabetes requires constant vigilance to maintain stable blood glucose levels. People living with type 1 diabetes—and some with type 2 diabetes—must balance insulin intake, physical activity, meals, and other factors to prevent both high and low blood sugar. Traditionally, this has involved multiple daily injections
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1. Introduction to Fiasp Insulin Fiasp (Fast-acting Insulin Aspart) is a rapid-acting insulin analog used for the management of diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. Developed by Novo Nordisk, Fiasp is an improved formulation of insulin aspart (the active ingredient in NovoLog) designed to provide faster onset and better
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How I Improved My Blood Glucose Management After another DKA episode
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there are still many misconceptions about the different types, their causes, and the impact they have on a person’s life.
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So am I? Doc: "Type 2 diabetics don't have to worry about DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis), it only affects type 1's." Me: "But I'm type 2, and I've had two DKA episodes now." Doc: "Hmm, yes. About that.