Hypoglycemia

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 Hypoglycemia
“Hypo-“ means there is less
of something, “-glyc-”
comes from glucose (the
measured form of sugar in
the blood), and “-emia”
Etymology : origin
of word
refers to something that is in
the blood. 
 Hypoglycemia
  is a condition in which your
blood sugar (glucose) level is
lower than normal. Glucose is
your body's main energy
source. Definition,
description,
understanding
 *plasma glucose concentration
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Sign and Symptoms

 Signs and Symptoms
Signs & symptoms of low blood
sugar level...
Sweating
Feeling tired
Dizziness
Tingling lips
Feeling shaky or trembling
Become easily irritated, anxious or
Blurred vision and paleness of face
moody
Hunger
 Diagnosis:
Symptomatic hypoglycemia is
diagnosed clinically using Whipple's
triad: symptoms of
hypoglycemia, plasma glucose
concentration <55 mg/dL (3.0
mmol/L), and resolution of those
symptoms after the plasma glucose
Whipple triad is the clinical
concentration is raised. presentation of pancreatic 
insulinoma 
 Diagnosis:
If you have signs or symptoms of
low blood sugar, check your
blood sugar levels with a blood
glucose meter — a small device
that measures and displays your
blood sugar level. You have
hypoglycemia when your blood Diagnosis : nature of
an illness by

sugar level drops below 70 examination of the

symptoms
 Diagnosis:
If you don't have signs and
symptoms of hypoglycemia
during your initial visit with your
doctor, he or she might have you
fast overnight or longer. This
will allow low blood sugar
symptoms to occur so that he or Fasting : abstain from
all or some kinds of
she can make a diagnosis. food or drink
Diagnosis:
 Fasting or reactive
hypoglycemia is diagnosed
by a blood test to measure
blood glucose. The test may
be performed after fasting
overnight, physical activity, or fasting blood sugar (FBS)
between meals. test
 Treatment
 Eat or drink 15 to 20 grams of
fast-acting carbohydrates. 
These are sugary foods without
protein or fat that are easily converted to
sugar in the body. Try glucose tablets or
gel, fruit juice, regular — not diet —
Treatment : medical care
soft drinks, honey, and sugary candy. given to a patient for an
illness or injury
 Treatment
 Recheck blood sugar levels 15
minutes after treatment. 
If blood sugar levels are still under 70
mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L), eat or drink another 15
to 20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate, and
recheck the blood sugar level again in 15
minutes. Repeat these steps until the blood
sugar is above 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L).
 Treatment
Have a snack or meal. 

Once your blood sugar is normal,

eating a snack or meal can help
stabilize it and replenish your
body's glycogen stores.
 Treatment of an underlying condition
•Medications. If a medication is the cause of
your hypoglycemia, your doctor will likely
suggest changing or stopping the medication
or adjusting the dosage.

•Tumor treatment. A tumor in your pancreas

is treated by surgical removal of the tumor. In
some cases, partial removal of the pancreas is
necessary.
Immediate treatment of severe Hypoglycemia

Give the person a high-sugar food such

as:
•½ cup fruit juice
•½ cup regular (non diet) soda pop
•3 glucose tablets
•1 tablespoon honey (put it under
your tongue so it gets absorbed into
your bloodstream faster)
 Interventions
Things to remember:
 They should be informed about the
signs and symptoms, advised to carry
glucose with them at all times, and
given instructions about treatments to
alleviate hypoglycemia.
•Follow your meal plan or eat at least
three evenly spaced meals each day
with between-meal snacks as
prescribed.
 Interventions
Things to remember:
•Double-check your insulin and dose of
diabetes medicine before taking it also
know when your medicine is at its peak
level.
•If you drink alcohol, be moderate and
monitor your blood sugar levels.
•Exercise 30 minutes to 1 hour after
meals.
•test your blood sugar as often as
 Reminder:
If you do not have diabetes,
schedule a visit with your
healthcare provider if you keep
having symptoms of
hypoglycemia. Your healthcare
provider will do a physical exam,
medical history, and ask you
questions about your symptoms.