People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

Graphical abstract. Credit: Diabetes Care (2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469 People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased risk of being hospitalized for injuries which include head and neck trauma, and burns, compared to the general population, according to a concerning new study by Australian researchers. The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute says the high risk of injury in people with type 1 diabetes and those with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes could be attributed to their likelihood of hypoglycemic falls, when blood sugar levels dip dangerously Read More

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