Term
| How to treat mild hypoglycemia |
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Definition
10-15g of CHO
Retest in 15 min and repeat if needed
Have a small snack with carbs and protein if next meal is more than an hour away |
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Term
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Definition
| Shaky, irritable, weak, HA, fully conscious, hungry |
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Term
| How to treat moderate hypoglycemia |
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Definition
15-30g CHO
Retest in 15 min and repeat if glucose is <60
Eat additional food such as low fat milk/cheese after 10-15 min |
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Term
| SSX of moderate hypoglycemia |
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Definition
cold, clammy skin, pale, rapid pulse, shallow respiration’s, change in mood, drowsiness
Glucose < 40 |
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Term
| How to treat severe hypoglycemia |
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Definition
1 mg glucagon IM/SQ
Give 2nd dose in 10 min if pt still unconscious
Notfy provider
Transport to ED if needed
Small meal when pt wakes and not nauseated. |
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Term
| SSX of severe hypoglycemia |
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Definition
| Unable to swallow, unconsciousness |
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Term
| How to prevent hypoglycemia |
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Definition
Avoid excess insulin
Weight loss, exercise programs and resolution of an infection may increase sensitivity to insulin and less is needed
Do not change brands without supervision
Maintain food intake, eat at regular intervals
Avoid exercise when insulin is peaking |
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Term
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Definition
HHS: may be high
DKA: Low <18 |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Abd pain
Fruit breath
Weakness
Vomiting
Kussmaul respirations |
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Term
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Definition
Leg cramps
Hemiparesis
Lethargy
Visual disturbances |
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