| Thursday, August 24, 2006 |
| Blood Sugar Level |
What should glucose level be?
- 4 to 7 mmol/l before meals.
- Less than 10 mmol/l, 90 minutes after a meal.
- Around 8 mmol/l at bedtime.
If blood glucose is very low (hypoglicemia), where the level of blood sugar in the blood drops below a certain point - about 3 mmol/l, you may need to adjust your food intake or insulin dose. (make sure you discuss this with your doctor).
What hapens during a hypo?
you can experience some or all of the following symptoms:
Paleness, shaking, perspiration, a feeling of weakness, rapid heartbeat, hunger, agitation, dificulty concentrating, irritability, fatigue, blurred vision, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, convulsion, coma.
most people do get some warning that hypoglicemia is happening.
But for some, hypoglicemia may cause few or none of the milder symptoms before the start of sudden unconciousness or convulsions - particulary if you've had diabetes for many years. This means loss of conciousness can occur without warning. To avoid this, you are advised to: mantain a higher level of glucose in the blood & measure your blood sugar level more frequently.By Dr.Ian W Campbell.
High Blood Sugar (Hyperglicemia)
High Blood Sugar (Hyperglicemia) is most often seen in people who have diabetes that is not well controlled. The symptoms of high blood sugar can be mild, moderate, or severe.
Symptoms of mild high blood sugar include:
. Increased thirst and urination, especially at night.
. Warm, dry skin.
. A rapid heart rate with a weak pulse.
Symptoms of moderate high blood sugar include:
. Dizziness or weakness when sitting or standing.
. Dark, concentrated urine in decreasing amounts.
. Gradual blurring of vision.
Symptoms of severe high blood sugar include:
.Drowsiness and difficulty waking up.
. Increased weakness.
. Sometimes, loss of conciousness.
if your blood sugar levels is remain high, such as above 13.8 mmol/l, and you become dehydrated, you are at risk of getting a life-threatening condition called hyperosmolar state or diabetic ketoacidoses. These are both medical emergencies.
Get medical help immediately if you have symptoms of diabetic ketoacidoses:
. Rapid, deep breathing
. Fruity breath odor.
. Loss of appetite, belly pain, and vomiting.
writen by Caroline S. Rhoads, MD |
posted by ummu Fauzan @ 5:55 PM   |
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| Monday, August 21, 2006 |
| Sliding Scale For Insulin |
Blood Sugar Level, if below 8 mmol/l dont give Insulin.
Blood Sugar Level, if between 8.1mmol/l - 11mmol/l: give 4 IU actrapid.
Blood Sugar Level, if between 11.1 mmol/l - 14 mmol/l: give 6 IU actrapid.
Blood Sugar Level, if between 14.1 mmol/l - 17 mmol/l: give 8 unit actrapid.
Blood Sugar Level, if between 17.1 mmol/l - 20 mmol/l: give 10 IU actrapid.
Blood Sugar Level, if above 20 mmol/l : give 10 IU actrapid and recheck after 4 hours. |
| posted by ummu Fauzan @ 3:25 PM |
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