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Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone in your care experiences confusion, severe dizziness, extreme weakness, fruity-smelling breath, rapid shallow breathing, persistent vomiting, or loss of consciousness, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately. These are potential warning signs of severe hypoglycemia or Diabetic … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one experiences symptoms of severe hypoglycemia—such as extreme confusion,dizziness, sweating, shaking, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness—or signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) like fruity breath, deep rapid breathing, severe nausea, and vomiting, seek immediate emergency … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Key Takeaways EMERGENCY MEDICAL WARNING: If you or someone nearby experiences extreme confusion, fruity-scented breath, rapid breathing, persistent vomiting, or loss of consciousness, seek immediate emergency medical care or call 911. These are signs of life-threatening diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer Remission vs. Cure: Type 2 diabetes cannot be “cured” permanently because the underlying genetic risk remains, but it can go into long-term remission (an HbA1c below 6.5% for at least 3 months without medication). Primary Drivers: Significant weight loss (10% to 15% of … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency medical care (call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room) if your dizziness is accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, fainting, or a seizure. … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone near you experiences sudden confusion, fruity-smelling breath, rapid deep breathing, extreme weakness, or loss of consciousness, seek immediate emergency medical care (call 911 in the USA). These are signs of life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or severe hypoglycemia. … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you experience extreme fatigue, confusion, rapid breathing, fruity-smelling breath, or severe nausea and vomiting, seek immediate emergency medical care. These may be signs of a life-threatening acute blood sugar emergency such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS). … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you experience extreme dizziness, blurred vision, severe headache, confusion, sweating, trembling, or feel like you might pass out, check your blood sugar immediately if possible. If your blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL or if you experience severe symptoms, consume … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Never stop taking prescribed insulin or blood sugar medications without direct supervision from your physician. Abruptly stopping insulin can trigger Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening emergency. If you experience nausea, rapid breathing, confusion, or a fruity odor on your breath, seek … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one experience confusion, fruity-smelling breath, rapid breathing, severe vomiting, extreme thirst, or sudden weakness, seek emergency medical care (call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room) immediately. These can be signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone in your care experiences confusion, rapid or deep breathing, extreme drowsiness, persistent vomiting, or a fruity odor on the breath, seek emergency medical care immediately. These are signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS), … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD.Dr. Khan is a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health and preventative neurology. He has no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose regarding the clinical protocols discussed in this article. Quick Takeways 🚨 EMERGENCY WARNING:Time-restricted eating is a lifestyle approach for long-term health. It is … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Digital therapeutics (DTx) are evidence-based software programs designed to help prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. For anxiety and depression, digital therapeutics provide structured treatment programs that use proven methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral coaching, mood tracking, and guided exercises. Unlike general … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition where the body can’t use insulin properly (insulin resistance) and/or doesn’t make enough insulin. That results in high blood sugar over time, which damages nerves, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and more. This article explains symptoms, how clinicians … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary “Type 3 diabetes” is used in two different ways in medicine. One is type 3c or pancreatogenic diabetes — real, caused by damage to the pancreas. The other is a controversial label for Alzheimer’s disease linked to brain insulin resistance. This article explains … Read more