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