Eventually, if untreated, the level of ketones will continue to rise and, combined with high blood glucose levels, a coma will develop which can be fatal. (politics.co.uk)
In this type of diabetes, the body destroys insulin - producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in high blood glucose levels. (sciencemag.org)
His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms by which high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance may lead to long - term complications. (joslin.org)