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Symptoms of Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
| CAUSES: |
Too little food, too much insulin or diabetes medicine, or extra exercise. |
| ONSET: |
Sudden, may progress to insulin shock. |
| BLOOD SUGAR: |
Below 70 mg/dL. Normal range: 70-115 mg/dL |
| WHAT CAN YOU DO? |
Drink a cup of orange juice or milk or eat several hard candies
Test Blood sugar
Within 30 minutes after symptoms go away, eat a snack e.g. sandwich, and a glass of milk
Contact doctor if symptoms don’t stop |
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Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
| CAUSES: |
Too much food, too little insulin, illness or stress. |
| ONSET: |
Gradual, may progress to diabetic coma. |
| BLOOD SUGAR: |
Above 200 mg/dL.
Normal range: 70-115 mg/dL
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| WHAT CAN YOU DO? |
Test blood sugar
If over 250mg/dL for several tests, CALL YOUR DOCTOR! |
Source: With permission from Sugerbugs, Inc.
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