Hyperglycemia & Hypoglycemia
What
is Hyperglycemia?
a. When
children can’t sit still
- Hyperglycemia results when
there is more sugar than usual in the blood. Abnormal blood sugar levels cause
many side effects, and can be dangerous if left untreated. An abnormally low
blood sugar is referred to as hypoglycemia.
***Fun Fact: An easy way to
remember the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, is that if you
give a child too much sugar, they get very hyper!
Which
of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
a. Shakiness
- While these are some very
common side effects, everybody experiences hypoglycemia a little bit differently.
That is why it is important that you learn to recognize some of the symptoms
that you personally experience. Here are some other symptoms – have you noticed
any of them?
·
hunger
- By being aware of what their
personal signs of hypoglycemia are, many people have learned to keep their
blood sugar at appropriate levels through early treatment and recognition.
Listening to your body is one of the most effective treatment plans you can have!
Which
of the following is a symptom of hyperglycemia?
a. Jumping
up and down for no reason
- Surprisingly, hyperglycemia
has very few symptoms when compared to hypoglycemia. People usually experience
an increased sense of thirst, as well as increased urination. Because the body
is trying to remove extra sugars, it works extra hard to process all the water.
- Early symptoms of
hyperglycemia are fairly easy to recognize (frequent urination, increased
thirst, fatigue, headache) but if left untreated the symptoms become more
severe. Toxic acids called “ketones” build up in the blood stream, and cause
major symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, weakness, dry
mouth, confusion, abdominal pain, and even coma.
- One easy indicator that
hyperglycemia is getting out of hand is a fruity-smelling breath odor. As
ketones build up in the body, they change the way your breath smells! This is
an important sign that you need to control your blood sugar right away.
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What
is a good treatment for hypoglycemia?
a. Eat
some glucose tablets
- All of these are great
choices! The initial treatment for hypoglycemia is to increase your sugar by
consuming 15-20 grams of simple carbohydrates or glucose. These all represent
easy examples of 15-20 grams! It is wise for anybody who has diabetes to keep a
few easy options around in case of low blood sugar. Often it only takes a
little bit of sugar to get you feeling right as rain!
- If you have family or friends
that you see often, teach them the signs of hypoglycemia. They can often
recognize signs that you might miss in yourself, and are a great resource to
help keep you safe. In some cases, hypoglycemia can progress to the point of
causing unconsciousness. Let people know to call 911 right away. In some cases,
a medicine called Glucagon can be used in emergency hypoglycemia incidents.
Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about this medicine!
Which
of the following can cause abnormal changes in your blood sugar?
a. Drinking
alcohol
- Another trick question –
these are all examples of things that can change your blood sugar levels! Blood
sugar is sensitive to your diet, medicine regiments, and lifestyle. Because of
this, it is important that you learn the symptoms that your body displays
first. Familiarize yourself with the signs of both hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia, so that you can recognize early how your body is responding in
different situations.
With a little practice, you
can learn to take control of your diabetes before it can take control of you!
There are many resources available to help you learn and
recognize the signs of hyper and hypoglycemia. By being aware of what they are,
you and your family can act early to recognize important changes in your blood
sugar levels.
Hyperglycemia & Hypoglycemia
What is Hyperglycemia?
a. When
children can’t sit still
b. Having
an abnormally high blood sugar
c. A
peanut allergy
d. Having
an abnormally low blood sugar
- Hyperglycemia results when there is more sugar than usual in the blood. Abnormal blood sugar levels cause many side effects, and can be dangerous if left untreated. An abnormally low blood sugar is referred to as hypoglycemia.
***Fun Fact: An easy way to
remember the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, is that if you
give a child too much sugar, they get very hyper!
Which
of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
a. Shakiness
b. Sweating
c. Ravenous
Hunger
d. All
of the above
- While these are some very common side effects, everybody experiences hypoglycemia a little bit differently. That is why it is important that you learn to recognize some of the symptoms that you personally experience. Here are some other symptoms – have you noticed any of them?
·
hunger
·
shakiness
·
nervousness
·
sweating
·
fast heartbeat
·
dizziness or light-headedness
·
sleepiness
·
confusion
·
impatience
·
headaches
·
nightmares
·
difficulty speaking
·
blurred vision
·
anxiety
·
weakness
·
seizures
·
loss of consciousness
·
____________ (fill in the blank)
- By being aware of what their personal signs of hypoglycemia are, many people have learned to keep their blood sugar at appropriate levels through early treatment and recognition. Listening to your body is one of the most effective treatment plans you can have!
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperglycemia?
a. Jumping
up and down for no reason
b. Talking
as fast as you can
c. Being
very very thirsty
d. Strong
desire to go shopping
- Surprisingly, hyperglycemia has very few symptoms when compared to hypoglycemia. People usually experience an increased sense of thirst, as well as increased urination. Because the body is trying to remove extra sugars, it works extra hard to process all the water.
- Early symptoms of hyperglycemia are fairly easy to recognize (frequent urination, increased thirst, fatigue, headache) but if left untreated the symptoms become more severe. Toxic acids called “ketones” build up in the blood stream, and cause major symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, weakness, dry mouth, confusion, abdominal pain, and even coma.
- One easy indicator that hyperglycemia is getting out of hand is a fruity-smelling breath odor. As ketones build up in the body, they change the way your breath smells! This is an important sign that you need to control your blood sugar right away.
What is a good treatment for hypoglycemia?
a. Eat
some glucose tablets
b. Drink
½ cup of orange juice
c. Drink
a glass of milk
d. Suck
on hard candy or jelly beans
- All of these are great choices! The initial treatment for hypoglycemia is to increase your sugar by consuming 15-20 grams of simple carbohydrates or glucose. These all represent easy examples of 15-20 grams! It is wise for anybody who has diabetes to keep a few easy options around in case of low blood sugar. Often it only takes a little bit of sugar to get you feeling right as rain!
- If you have family or friends that you see often, teach them the signs of hypoglycemia. They can often recognize signs that you might miss in yourself, and are a great resource to help keep you safe. In some cases, hypoglycemia can progress to the point of causing unconsciousness. Let people know to call 911 right away. In some cases, a medicine called Glucagon can be used in emergency hypoglycemia incidents. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about this medicine!
Which
of the following can cause abnormal changes in your blood sugar?
a. Drinking
alcohol
b. Getting
a cold
c. Having
a great workout
d. Extra
stress at work
- Another trick question – these are all examples of things that can change your blood sugar levels! Blood sugar is sensitive to your diet, medicine regiments, and lifestyle. Because of this, it is important that you learn the symptoms that your body displays first. Familiarize yourself with the signs of both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, so that you can recognize early how your body is responding in different situations.
With a little practice, you can learn to take control of your diabetes before it can take control of you!
There are many resources available to help you learn and
recognize the signs of hyper and hypoglycemia. By being aware of what they are,
you and your family can act early to recognize important changes in your blood
sugar levels.
For more information about hyperglycemia, check out these
websites!
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperglycemia/DS01168/DSECTION=symptoms
- http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hyperglycemia.html
For more information about hypoglycemia, try these ones!
- http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/hypoglycemia/
- http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hypoglycemia-low-blood.html
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypoglycemia/DS00198
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