Listing should include
- hyperglycemia
- causes
- too little insulin
- overeating or eating excessive sweets
- lack of exercise
- illness
- stress
- symptoms
- increased thirst
- frequent urination
- headache
- difficulty concentrating
- blurred vision
- fatigue
- weight loss
- blood sugar higher than 180 mg/dL
- treatment
- exercise
- decrease noncomplex carbohydrates
- causes of hypoglycemia
- missing a meal
- too much exercise
- poor insulin management
- three degrees of hypoglycemia
- mild hypoglycemia
- symptoms
- shakiness
- sweating
- fast heartbeat
- pale skin
- hunger
- treatment
- 4 ounces of juice
- 4 ounces of regular soda
- 2-3 glucose tablets
- 8 ounces of skim milk
- moderate hypoglycemia
- symptoms
- inability to concentrate
- confusion
- slurred speech
- blurred vision
- irrational behaviors
- treatment
- order of a larger amount of glucose
- offer of treatments for mild hypoglycemia
- wait 30 minutes before resuming normal activity
- severe hypoglycemia
- symptoms
- may include all of those for mild and moderate and disoriented behavior
- may include unconsciousness
- treatment
- call 911
- turn patient on side and give glucagon
- do not give anything by mouth until the person is fully conscious.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between hypo and hyper?
- What are the dangers of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?
- When does one need glucagon?