High or Low
Shaky, sweaty, confused, and blood sugar is 3.2 mmol/L.
What is hypoglycemia?
If your blood sugar is low, you should follow the “15-15 rule.” What does that mean?
What is take 15 grams of fast sugar and recheck in 15 minutes?
This machine helps us to check the blood glucose of patient's in the hospital and community setting.
What is a glucometer?
Very thirsty, frequent urination, blurred vision, blood sugar 18 mmol/L.
What is hyperglycemia?
Your blood sugar is high before supper. You check your correction scale. What type of insulin do you use?
What is rapid-acting insulin?
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, helps lower blood glucose by allowing cells to take in sugar.
What is insulin?
This condition should be treated immediately with 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates.
What is hypoglycemia?
You are feeling shaky but live in a remote area and help is far away. What is the FIRST thing you should do?
What is check your blood sugar?
The 3 P's of diabetes
What is
Polyuria (excessive urination)
Polydipsia (extreme thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive hunger)