Hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Common causes?
A
Diet Inappropriate treatment -insulin Exercise -unplanned or sustained
2
Q
Clinical manifestations
A
Sweating, hunger, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision
3
Q
What is it?
A
BGL less than 4mmol/l
4
Q
Management of a mild case?
A
Oral intake of 15g of rapid acting sugar e.g: - 3 glocose tablets - 150ml of fruit juice - five jelly beans - 3 marshmallows - 125ml of sweet lemonade Wait 10 minutes and check BGL FOLLOW UP WITH LONGER ACTING CHO
5
Q
Management of moderate to severe?
A
- check BGL
- protect airway
- don’t give any oral glucose
- glucagon IM/SC
- IV dextrose 10-15%
