2 Flashcards
Name 5 symptoms of hyperglycaemia:
Blurred vision Thrush Slow healing wounds Frequent urination Thirst Tiredness Weight loss
Name 5 symptoms of hypoglycaemia:
Shaking Irritable Tingling lips Feeling weak Hunger Nausea
What is the target blood glucose range for a Type 2 diabetic before meals?
Between 4-7mmol
What is the target blood glucose range for a Type 2 diabetic 2 hours after a meal?
Less than 8.5mmol
What is the target range for a Type 1 diabetic on waking?
Between 5-7mmol
What is the target glucose range for a Type 1 diabetic before a meal?
Between 4-7mmol
What is the target blood glucose range for a Type 1 diabetic 90 minutes after a meal?
Between 5-9mmol
What measurement is used to diagnose diabetes?
HbA1c of more than 48mmol
How else can diabetes be diagnosed?
Random blood glucose test - BM of 11.1mmol
Fasting blood glucose (FBG) - BM of 7mmol
Urinalysis shows glucose
When is the best time to take Metformin?
With a meal, to reduce side effects.
Name 3 non insulin medications;
Metformin
Gliptin
Pioglitazone
Sulfonylurea
How can a hypo be managed in a conscious person?
5-7 dextrosol or 4-5 glucotabs
1 bottle of Glucojuice
150-200ml of fruit juice
3-4 heaped tspoons of sugar in water
How long after treatment for hypo should blood sugar be monitored?
10-15mins later
What mmol of blood sugar is considered to be hypoglycaemic?
4mmol
What should be done in the case of a hypoglycaemic unconscious patient?
Recovery position
Glucagon injection
