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insulin
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a hormone produced by the pancreas;
the key which unlocks the cells for glucose |
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hyperglycemia
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slow onset
acetone-like breath increased urination, thirst, hunger |
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reasons for hypoglycemia
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too much insulin
not enough food overexertion vomiting |
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Type I diabetes
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insulin-dependent
aka juvenile diabetes little or no ability to produce insulin |
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Type II diabetes
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non-insulin dependent
usually associated with obesity |
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status epilepticus
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2 or more convulsive seizures lasting 5-10 minutes +, without regaining full consciousness
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