Hypoglycemia

emergency department at Rush University Medical Center that focused on three questions: Could they further reduce the risk of hypoglycemia by modifying the original ED insulin protocol? Could they couple the ED insulin protocol with prompt initiation of detemir-aspart protocol in admitted patients? Would the length of stay, mean blood glucose, and incidence of hypoglycemia improve with the use of both protocols compared with usual care in the ED and inpatient units? From May 2008 to June 2009,…

Although, in the long run there is the possibility of developing serious complications later in life, including hypoglycemia, diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), diabetic nephropathy, diabetic lens, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic diarrhea, Hyperinsulemia, hearth complications. In conclusion, the early diagnosis and treatment of the condition can improve the chances of better…

Glucagon plays a role in maintaining blood sugar levels just as insulin does. Insulin regulates the blood sugar levels when the body becomes hyperglycemic and glucagon regulates hypoglycemia (Bowen, “Glucagon” ,1999). Glucagon is a direct contradiction for insulin. They don’t necessarily work against each other but they both have opposite functions. The one thing glucagon and insulin have in common is they both work against each other…

Fasting on Ramadan: effect on glycemic control on type II diabetic patients, observational study for three month at SQUH, Oman Amina, S, Al-Hussaini College of Nursing, SQU Fasting on Ramadan: effect on glycemic control on type II diabetic patients, observational study for three month at SQUH, Oman Introduction Type 2 DM is worldwide health problem affecting 2.8% of population globally in 2000 and expected to be 4.4% in 2030 (Patel, Mirakhur, El-Magd, El-Matty, & Al-Ghafri, 2007).…

A seizure is a symptom of underlying central nervous system dysfunction in which abnormal electrical discharges in areas of the brain are responsible for a temporary episode of behavior alteration. Seizures may be trigger by certain factors including stressful situations, such as hypoxia or rapid drop in blood glucose. It can also occur in young children and infants due to a sudden elevation in body temperature. There are different types of seizures, generalized and partial, and their…

thought of them, including any ways they could be improved. A diabetic patient who does not check his blood glucose watches a video on how to check his blood glucose and the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. The diabetic booklet illustrates how often to check the blood glucose and the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. The decision making and the knowledge on diabetes makes the patient feel empowered to be informed on the importance of checking blood glucose which helps patient to…

trying to expel the excess glucose in the blood, thus also having polyuria, and increasing thirst caused by frequent urination that leads to dehydration. (American Diabetes Association, 2014). Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood glucose levels are abnormally low, less than 70 mg/dl. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include shakiness due to the cells starvation for glucose, nervousness, anxiety, sweating and chills, confusion, tachycardia, polyphagia, weakness, altered mental status, seizures, and…

or her diabetic status, the health history assessment should include: type of diabetes, method of disease control, medications schedule and dosages, last A1C results and date, frequency of glucose monitoring and of last reading, date of the last hypoglycemia episode, and any other question that can help with the assessment. In case the patient is has poor glycemic control, the patient is referral to the physician, and nutritional counseling is recommended. It is imperative to help patient to…

Diabetes is a disease that affects 29.1 million people in the United States alone. Both obesity and genetics lead one to be more likely to develop diabetes, type two in particular. Diabetes and obesity prevalence continue to rise due to the sedentary lifestyles that are common in our country. Early intervention and education is a key factor in controlling the onset of type 2 diabetes. The pancreas plays a major role in the disease process. This organ is responsible for producing a hormone…

Diabetes is a long-lasting disease and it is a serious metabolic condition which can affect the whole body. Diabetes is a condition when the body can’t make enough insulin or it can’t use its insulin in the way it should. Insulin is made inside the pancreas (a small gland behind the stomach) and is used to help the body use or store the glucose it gets from food. This condition causes sugars to build up in the blood. It can cause serious health complications including lower-extremity amputations…