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    This document summarizes the differences between hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hyperglycemia symptoms occur slowly over days and include increased thirst, urination, weakness and fatigue. Treatment involves drinking fluids, testing blood sugar frequently, and giving insulin. Causes include not enough insulin, too much food, or illness. Hypoglycemia symptoms occur quickly within minutes and include sweating, dizziness, hunger and personality changes. Treatment is to check blood sugar, take glucose tablets or sugary foods, and if unconscious, give glucagon. Causes are too much insulin, not enough food, unusual exercise or delayed meals.

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    This document summarizes the differences between hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hyperglycemia symptoms occur slowly over days and include increased thirst, urination, weakness and fatigue. Treatment involves drinking fluids, testing blood sugar frequently, and giving insulin. Causes include not enough insulin, too much food, or illness. Hypoglycemia symptoms occur quickly within minutes and include sweating, dizziness, hunger and personality changes. Treatment is to check blood sugar, take glucose tablets or sugary foods, and if unconscious, give glucagon. Causes are too much insulin, not enough food, unusual exercise or delayed meals.

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    This document summarizes the differences between hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hyperglycemia symptoms occur slowly over days and include increased thirst, urination, weakness and fatigue. Treatment involves drinking fluids, testing blood sugar frequently, and giving insulin. Causes include not enough insulin, too much food, or illness. Hypoglycemia symptoms occur quickly within minutes and include sweating, dizziness, hunger and personality changes. Treatment is to check blood sugar, take glucose tablets or sugary foods, and if unconscious, give glucagon. Causes are too much insulin, not enough food, unusual exercise or delayed meals.

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    between high blood sugar and low blood sugar


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