Diabetes diabetes

FPG

Normal Level: <100 mg/dl

Prediabetes: 100 mg/dl to 125 mg/dl

Diabetes: >126 mg/dl

Questions to Ask questions

When did you eat last?

When did you take your insulin?

Do you monitor your BIS levels? How often?

What was your last BIS reading?

Do you know your A1C level? A1C

Causes

Hypoglycemia hypoglycemia

Pt vomited

Hyperglycemia hyperglycemia

Pt took too much medication & did not eat.

Exercised heavily

Excessive Insulin

Pt consumes too much sugar

Not taking meds

Infection

Stress

Symptoms

Hypoglycemia

Hyperglycemia

Sweating/Cold

Shakiness

Moist/Clammy Hands

Vision Problems

Bounding Heart Rate

Nervousness

Confusion confusion

Pallor pallow

Dehydration

Fever

Triad Ps

Dry Skin

Rapid breathing

Sweet / Fruity Breath

Confusion

Polyuria: urination

Polyphagia: appetite

Polydipsia: thirst

Hypoglycemia PABCD

Conscious

Unconscious unconsious

Monitor Vitals & Blood Pressure

Maintain Open Airway

Semi-reclining Position

Administer Oral Sugar

Maintain Open Airway

Activate EMS

Monitor Vitals & Blood Pressure

Revaluate Diagnosis

Supine Position

Signs of Deterioration

Seizures

Cardiac Arrest

Loss of Consciousness

CVA or TIA

Signs of Recovery

Patient appears more alert