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07/14/2020 Managing Blood Glucose Levels - Coggle Diagram
07/14/2020 Managing Blood Glucose Levels
Lifestyle
eating a healthy diet
daily exercise routine
Don't drink alcohol
Diet
Green vegetables
Low calorie drinks
Raw, Cooked, or Roasted Vegetables
Melon or Berries
Whole grain
Higher fiber foods
Signs and Symptoms Hyperglycemia
Interventions
Exercise regularly
Follow a healthy meal plan
Making sure to take medication as prescribed
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Headache
Fruity smelling breath
Nausea
vomiting
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Blurred vision
Patient Education
If you notice your blood sugar levels dropping, do the 15 / 15 rule
If your taking medication, always take it as prescribed
Always check and monitor your blood glucose levels at the correct times
Signs and Symptoms Hypoglycemia
Interventions
Eat 15 grams of carbohydrates and recheck 15 minutes later, repeat process if not successful
Shakiness
Dizziness
Sweating
Hunger
Fast heartbeat
Inability to concentrate
Confusion
Monitoring
Medications
Thiazolidinediones
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Biguanides
Meglitinide
Sulfonylureas