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Diabetes related emergencies - Coggle Diagram
Diabetes related emergencies
normal blood sugar level vs. diabetic
126 or higher = diabetes
100 or below = normal
questions to ask pt
When did you take your insulin?
Do you monitor your levels and how often?
What was your last reading?
Do you know your A1C level?
Hypoglycemia
Causes
took too much medication & did not eat
excessive insulin
a lot of exercise
Symptoms
clammy hands
sweating/cold
treatment if conscious
monitor vitals
maintain open airway
possible oxygen
OJ/oral glucose
treatment if unconscious
supine
vitals
considerations to keep in mind
call EMS/will admin IV glucose
recovery
responds to tx
deterioration
loss of consciousness
seizures
CVA or TIA
Hyperglycemia
causes
not taking meds
infection
stress
symptoms
confusion
rapid breathing
fever
dehydrated
sweet/fruity breath
treatment
recovery
feeling back to normal
