Symptoms of hypoglycemia are blurry vision, rapid heartbeat, headache, cold and clammy and loss of consciousness. To treat a person who is hypoglycemic can be as simple as giving those carbohydrates such as orange juice, milk, soda, candy or a turkey sandwich. If it doesn’t increase glucagon may be administered. Hyperglycemia is an increased amount of sugar in the blood; anything over 120mg/dL. Symptoms of hyperglycemia are close to those of hypoglycemia, but still have some differences. According to Kowalski (2012 p.1303) “The client experiences weakness, drowsiness, vomiting, thirst, abdominal pain, and dehydration.” Treatment is eating a well-balanced diet along with adequate exercise and antidiabetic
Symptoms of hypoglycemia are blurry vision, rapid heartbeat, headache, cold and clammy and loss of consciousness. To treat a person who is hypoglycemic can be as simple as giving those carbohydrates such as orange juice, milk, soda, candy or a turkey sandwich. If it doesn’t increase glucagon may be administered. Hyperglycemia is an increased amount of sugar in the blood; anything over 120mg/dL. Symptoms of hyperglycemia are close to those of hypoglycemia, but still have some differences. According to Kowalski (2012 p.1303) “The client experiences weakness, drowsiness, vomiting, thirst, abdominal pain, and dehydration.” Treatment is eating a well-balanced diet along with adequate exercise and antidiabetic