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Perhaps the one thought which most worries diabetic patients is the fear of hypoglycaemic reactions and the danger of losing consciousness. In fact, actual loss of consciousness is unusual in diabetics taking insulin and very exceptional indeed in patients taking tablets; but it is essential for every diabetic taking insulin to be aware of the early symptoms of hypoglycaemia and to take necessary action in good time.
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© 1982 Dr Arnold Bloom
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Bloom, A. (1982). Hypoglycaemia and Diabetic Coma. In: Diabetes Explained. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6276-0_9
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