Hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
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Definition of hypoglycemia
A
Decreased abnormal glucose
2
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Causes of hypoglycemia
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Diabetes drugs - sulfonylureas or insulin (sulf = stimulate increased insulin in production and secretion)
Non diabetes = oral, liver failure, Addisons
Increased age, physical activity, sleeping, drug use, long duration of diabetes
3
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Symptoms of hypoglycemia
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Decreased consciousness
Dizziness-will sometimes faint
4
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Treatments for hypoglycemia
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IV glucose (if no access IM glucagon)
