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Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

Hyperglycaemia is too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Find out how this feels and what to do if your blood sugar is higher than it should be.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Information about diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused when you have a high blood sugar level, and not enough insulin in your body to break it down to use for energy .

Insulin and non-insulin injection devices for diabetes

Some diabetes medicines are injected. There are different delivery devices, like pumps and syringes. Read about using devices safely and effectively.

Confusion

Confusion can be temporary, but sometimes it's a permanent state caused by a medical condition. Here are things you can do to help manage confusion.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes can affect people of any age but is most often diagnosed in young people. Read about the symptoms and treatment for type 1 diabetes.

Insulin and diabetes

Find out about insulin and diabetes, including important points on storing insulin, and what to do if you run out of insulin or it has expired.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels become too high. Find out about the types of diabetes and the treatment options.

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well. Find out how to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.

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