How Hypoglycemia Unawareness Affects People with Diabetes
Hypoglycemia unawareness was considered a complication mostly seen in people with type 1 diabetes. But with the increased use of continuous glucose monitors, it is now evident that it also affects many people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin or other medicines that can cause hypoglycemia. Learn more about the prevalence of hypoglycemia unawareness and how to help patients manage its risks.
About the Expert
Elizabeth Seaquist
MD
Dr. Seaquist is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. She is the Nesbit Chair and head of the department of medicine at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the effect of diabetes on brain metabolism, structure, and function.
