Hypoglycemia
What number is considered a low blood sugar or hypoglycemia?
<4.0
What is the recommended A1C target for most adults with Type 2 Diabetes?
7.0% or less
At a minimum how often should you have your eyes and feet examined per year?
At least once
If you become sick with a moderate illness what can happen to your blood sugar?
It can go low or high which is why testing more often is recommended (every 2-4 hours if very ill)
Name 3 acceptable treatments for a low blood sugar
3/4 cup juice or regular pop
1 tbsp honey
6 candies
4.0-7.0
How many times per year at a minimum should you see a dentist?
Once
If your blood sugar is staying < 10.0mM while ill, what should you do?
Consume small amounts of sugar containing foods and fluids throughout the day e.g Gingerale, Gatorade, jello
Pull the vehicle over and check blood sugar, if possible, then treat appropriately
In order to get back on the road blood sugar should rise to at least 5.0 and you should rest for 40 minutes.
For most adults what is the recommended blood sugar range 2 hours after meals?
5.0-10.0
What are we checking for when completing your annual foot exam?
Neuropathy a.k.a nerve damage
If your blood sugar is > 10.0mM while ill, what should you do?
Avoid sugar containing foods and fluids and instead focus on no sugar options like water, broth, tea, diet beverages
Once you've treated your low, how long should you wait before checking your blood sugar to make sure the treatment has worked?
15 minutes
For most people with diabetes blood pressure should be less than what?
130/80
Numbness
Tingling/burning
Sharp pains
Why do we recommend temporarily stopping certain medications when you're sick enough that you're at risk for dehydration?
Certain medications are filtered by your kidneys, if little to no fluid is going through with them then they could cause damage to your kidneys
If your blood sugar is >4.0 fifteen minutes after your low treatment what is your last step to make sure your low won't return?
Have a small carbohydrate and protein snack
OR
If it's within 1 hour to your next meal time then you may wait to eat then
What should your blood sugar be in order to drive a vehicle?
5.0
Name 2 ways you can be proactive at home to assess for/manage neuropathy?
Examine your feet daily or have someone do this for you
Care for your nails regularly or have a trained professional do this
Apply moisturizer if your feet are dry (not in between your toes)
Wear properly fitting/supportive foot wear and avoid walking bare foot around the house
Who can you ask if there are any medications you should stop taking if you become ill?
Your doctor
Your diabetes team
Your pharmacist
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