Diabetes Tips From:

Diabetes Tips From:

Know the difference...

Know the difference...
between high blood sugar and low blood sugar
between high blood sugar and low blood sugar

HYPOGLYCEMIA (INSULIN REACTION)

High Blood Sugar (Symptoms occur quickly, within minutes)

HYPERGLYCEMIA Watch for:

(Symptoms occur slowly over several days) Cold sweat, faintness, dizziness
Headache
Watch for: Pounding of heart, trembling, nervousness
Increased thirst and urination Blurred vision
Hunger
Large amounts of sugar in the blood
Irritability
Ketones in urine Personality change
Weakness, stomach pains, general aches Not able to awaken
Heavy, labored breathing
Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting What to do:
Check blood sugar level if possible
Fatigue
Take 3 BD TM Glucose Tablets, liquids or foods
containing sugar
What to do: Wait 15 minutes and recheck blood sugar
Call Doctor immediately If blood sugar is still less than 60 mg/dL, treat
with BD TM Glucose Tablets or liquids/foods
Drink fluids without sugar if able to swallow containing sugar. Follow with next meal or
Test blood sugar frequently snack
Test urine for Ketones if blood sugar is Do not give anything by mouth if not conscious
greater than 240 mg/dl If unconscious give glucagon according to
If using an insulin pump, change the package directions and call local Emergency
Medical Services
infusion set, reservoir and insulin
R
I eport all moderate and severe reactions to
If insulin pump supplies are not available, doctor
give regular insulin via insulin syringe
according to prescribed sliding scale Causes:
Too much insulin
Causes: Not eating enough food
Unusual amount of exercise
Not enough insulin
Delayed meal
Too much food Drinking alcohol without eating food
Infection, fever, illness
Emotional stress Low Blood Sugar