Diabetes Care

Hypoglycemia symptoms Hyperglycemia symptoms

hunger
nausea
weakness
headache
sweating
shaking (tremors)
skin becomes pale (pallor)
numbness of lips or tongue
irritability
change in mood or behaviour
fast heartbeat (palpitations)
faster breathing
confusion
vision changes
seizures
coma
increased thirst (polydipsia)
excessive urination
(polyuria)
nausea/vomiting
weakness, fatigue
headache
visual disturbances (blurred
vision)
positive urine test for
glucose
elevated blood glucose
readings




















TC page 805
Risk Factors of Diabetes

1
st
degree relative with diabetes (Family history)
member of high-risk population (example: aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian or African
descent)
history of impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose
Vascular disease
History of gestational diabetes mellitus, baby with macrosomia
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Overweight
Abdominal obesity (apple shape body)
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans
Schizophrenia


Insulin storage conditions
Should be stored in refrigerator
Can be stored at room temperature 28 days (1 month)
Do not shake vigorously
If you notice turbidity or vapors or precipitation, do not use, discard it.