Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 http://www.zyprexa-side-effects.com/page2.php Zyprexa Side Effects Zyprexa has recently been linked to serious side effects that cause unhealthy changes to a patients blood sugar level. The conditions linked to Zyprexa use are: diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, and ketoacidosis. Zyprexa is extremely dangerous for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes or hyperglycemia as it further exacerbates the patients condition. Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that occurs when the body is not able to use sugar as it should. It is a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. Such a deficiency results in increased concentrations of glucose in the blood, which in turn damage many of the body's systems, in particular the blood vessels and nerves. Hyperglycemia: Hyperglycemia means higher than normal (hyper) level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Normal fasting blood sugar is between 70-110 mg/dl. However, high sugar levels can be seen immediately following meals. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes. The signs of hyperglycemia include increased urine, thirst, hunger, dry-itchy skin and fatigue. Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a condition in which the body has a severe deficiency of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate the level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main form of sugar in the body. DKA is a serious complication of diabetes. Early signs of DKA include the classic signs of high blood glucose: excessive hunger,excessive thirst and increased urination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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