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What if your blood glucose is 6.0millimols should you administer insulin?
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What is a normal level of glucose in a fasting blood sugar test used to diagnose insulin resistance?
A normal level should be below 100 mg/dL, 100 to 125 mg/dL is evidence of insulin resistance (prediabetic), 126 mg/dL is considered diabetic.
How do hormones act together to control blood glucose concentration?
The two hormones that are mainly responsible for controlling blood glucose levels, insulin and glucagon. When glucagon is released into the bloodstream, the liver is forced to convert stored glycogen to glucose and then release it into the bloodstream. Insulin has the opposite effect. When glucose levels rise (like after eating a meal containing carbohydrates), insulin is released from the pancreas into the bloodstream. Insulin causes liver, muscle and fat tissue to take up glucose in order to stabilize the blood glucose level.If one can't produce insulin or their insulin is not working as it should, a diagnosis of diabetes is set. A diabetic can't lower their blood glucose level by natural means and must their fore avoid eating carbohydrates and/or take insulin shots. Having a too high blood glucose level can be dangerous and sometimes fatal.Consequences of having a too high blood glucose level (hyperglycemia):Frequent hunger, especially pronounced hungerFrequent thirst, especially excessive thirstFrequent urinationBlurred visionFatigue(sleepiness)Weight lossPoor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)Dry mouthDry or itchy skinTingling in feet or heelsErectile dysfunctionRecurrent infections, external ear infections (swimmer's ear)Cardiac arrhythmiaLack of critical cognitive function and level of consciousnessComaSeizuresConsequences of having a too low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia):Shakiness, anxiety, nervousnessPalpitations, tachycardiaSweating, feeling of warmth (although sweat glands have muscarinic receptors, thus "adrenergic manifestations" is not entirely accurate)Pallor, coldness, clamminessDilated pupils (mydriasis)Feeling of numbness "pins and needles" (paresthesia)Hunger, borborygmusNausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfortHeadacheAbnormal mentation, impaired judgmentNonspecific dysphoria, moodiness, depression, crying, exaggerated concernsNegativism, irritability, belligerence, combativeness, ragePersonalitychange, emotional labilityFatigue, weakness, apathy, lethargy, daydreaming, sleepConfusion, amnesia, dizziness, deliriumStaring, "glassy" look, blurred vision, double visionFlashes of light in the field of visionAutomatic behavior, also known as automatismDifficulty speaking, slurred speechAtaxia, incoordination, sometimes mistaken for "drunkenness"Focal or general motor deficit, paralysis, hemiparesisParesthesia, headacheStupor, coma, abnormal breathingGeneralized or focal seizuresDysmenorrhea
How do you separate Glucose C6H12O6 from water?
Heat it to 100oC and boil the water. it should leave the glucose.
Do you give insulin if blood sugar level is abnormally high?
If a patient has an order for fast-acting insulin, yes you would give the number of Units ordered. However, some patients receive insulin once a day instead; if they still have high BS then they should discuss these with their physician so he can adust the regular or fast-acting insulin.
Is a nurse is to administer 240 micrograms and has 200 micrograms per mililiter how many miligrmas should be?
You will have over a millilitre for a start. If you administer 1ml, you administer 200ug. 240-200ug is 40ug still needed. 40/200 is 1 fifth or 0.2 of a millilitre. Therefore 1+0.2 is 1.2ml needed to be administered.
What should iv insulin be prescribed with?
iv glucose
Should you use a blood glucose test daily if you have too much insulin?
should I use blood glucose test daily if I have produce too much insulin
Should a hypoglycemic patient take insulin?
A hypoglycemic patient should not use insulin. It will drop his glucose even further.
A vial regular insulin is labeled 100 units per 1 milliliter how much should be given to administer a 15 unit dose?
Syringes are marked for measuring insulin.
What happens to glucose as it passes through the kidney?
Nothing happens to the glucose. It should have been stored in the kidney, but it didn't, therefore, you have an excess amount glucose in your blood. Hence, the insulin shots.
How does insulin effect blood sugar and how does this relate to type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Insulin is the chemical released from the pancreas (in non-Diabetics) to lower blood sugar whenever we eat. Type 1 Diabetics are insulin dependent (need to inject themselves with insulin to stay at a healthy blood sugar level) and Type 2 Diabetics who don't necessarily look after themselves well may need to become insulin dependent.
If you could lower your dosage of insulin by taking other drugs or meds should you do so or would you be better off to just continue with the insulin?
This depends on the amount of glucose in your blood,"glycemia" if it's really low you should consider reducing the amount of insulin.
What if your dog has diabetes What is it and what trearment is available?
Diabetes mellitus has 2 types; dogs are usually affected by type 1 meaning that they do not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is involved in storing glucose in the body, without it there is too much glucose in the blood and not enough glucose in the cells. Treatment is usually a daily (possibly more than once) injection of insulin which you can obtain from the vets. Your vet will show you how to administer the injection. It is a condition that requires lifetime treatment and as a result can be very costly. Some insurance companies will only pay for the insulin for 1 year and then refuse to pay from there onwards. You should see your vet for more advice NB - Obese dogs can also suffer from type 2 diabetes - you should discuss with your vet the best options for your dog based on the type of diabetes.
Does insulin raise blood sugar?
No. Insulin helps you REGULATE your blood sugar levels. BUT it depends on how you use it. If you give to little insulin you might go high. Yet if you give to much insulin your blood sugar might go low.
Should you give your dog his insulin with his food?
Give insulin 30 minutes after meal. If checking your pet with a blood glucose meter, that is best to see what their blood glucose reading is. If their blood glucose is on the low side 75-100 give 1 tablespoon corn syrup or maple syrup before meal.
Should my dogs glucose be retested to see if first result was valid before starting him on insulin?
probably i might be wrong
What are the effects of insulin?
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It is released into the blood when levels of blood sugar (glucose) rise e.g. after a meal containing carbohydrates. Cells in the body have molecules called receptors on their surface which bind specifically to insulin circulating in the blood. Binding of insulin to the receptors stimulates the cells to absorb glucose from the blood. The main effect of insulin is therefore to reduce the level of glucose in the blood. It also stimulates fat tissue (adipose tissue) to absorb lipids. (See the related link)
