Hypoglycemia/ hyperglycemia signs and symptoms

Hyperglycemia blood sugar

Above 200 mg/dL

Hypoglycemia blood sugar

Below 70 mg/dL

Hyperglycemia early signs and symptoms

Frequent urination Increased thirst Blurred vision Fatigue Headache

Hyperglycemia later signs and symptoms

Fruity-smelling breath Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Dry mouth Weakness Confusion Coma Abdominal pain

Hyperglycemia onset

Gradual, may progress to diabetic coma

Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar

Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia symptoms

Shaking, sweating, anxious, dizzy, hunger, fast heartbeat, impaired vision, weakness, headache, irritable

Hypoglycemia onset

Sudden, may progress to insulin shock

Hypoglycemia causes

Too little food, too much insulin or diabetes medicine, extra exercise

Hyperglycemia causes

Too much food, too little insulin, illness or stress

Hypoglycemia: what can you do?

•Inform RN immediately •Give 15 grams of CHO •Retest blood glucose in 15 minutes •drink a cup of orange juice, milk or eat candy • test blood sugar

Hyperglycemia: what can you do?

•test blood sugar •report all glucose levels over 200 to RN immediately •treatment will be administration of insulin by the nurse