L7: Hypoglycemia (Pt.1) Flashcards
Def of Hypoglycemia
Def of Hypoglycemia in Patients with DM
what is the Most common acute complication of diabetes managemen?
Risk of severe hypoglycemia is greatly increased among patients with type ….. and those using ……..
- 1
- intensive regimens
Prevention of hypoglycemia is better (education, regular snakes & special care with exercise)
Blood glucose levels of …… should alert the patient of impending hypoglycemia
< 70mg/dL
Severe prolonged hypoglycemia can cause ……
permanent brain damage, but complete recovery is usual course
Causes of Hypoglycemia
Causes of Hypoglycemia in DM Patients
Types of Hypoglycemia in Non-DM Patients
Causes of PP Hypoglycemia in Non-DM Patients
Causes of fasting Hypoglycemia in Non-DM Patients
Endocrinal causes of fasting Hypoglycemia in Non-DM Patients
Non-Endocrinal Causes of fasting Hypoglycemia in Non-DM Patients
who is at risk of hypoglycemia?