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If someone wearing a diabetes medical ID is having a diabetic emergency but is unclear whether the person's problem is high or low blood sugar you should?
Run a blood sugar test I would guess.
What illness results from too much or too little sugar in the blood?
Diabetic Emergency
What is a diabetic emergency caused by very high blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia is the name of the emergency caused by low blood sugar. It can result in confusion, unconsciousness, and when severe, seizures and brain damage. Treatment is giving glucose, typically in an IV, if unconscious. If the patient is still awake and is found to have low blood sugar, giving them something sugary to drink, such as juice, can help prevent them from losing consciousness.
What is it called when it is a diabetic emergency caused by very high blood sugar and it is treated by the prompt administration of insulin?
Ketoacidosis.
What diet can you recommend for a diabetic?
Usually, when someone's diabetic it's important that they a drink a lot of water and obviously a low sugar diet. What happens is that your body is unable to make insulin if you are diabetic. So the glucose (sugar) is high and you need a low sugar diet to balance that.
Should I have a diabetic planner.?
Someone who has diabetes should have a menu planner. Having a menu planner is the best way to manage your food intake. That way, you can be aware how much sugar you are consuming.
What are normal sugar levels for someone who is not diabetic?
For someone who is not diabetic normal sugar levels should be within the range of 80-110. If your blood sugars are beyond that, you should consider seeing your doctor to get tested for diabetes. You should also watch your sugar intake because it can do a lot of harm to your body in the long run.
How do you deliver sugar to an unconscious diabetic?
When a diabetic person becomes unconscious, check for their emergency glucagon injection kit, as you are calling 911. Once the person is conscious, treat the same as you would a person who has not been unconscious.
How much sugar to give for a diabetic emergency?
In a diabetic emergency, such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), it's generally recommended to provide 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets, fruit juice, or regular soda. This amount can quickly raise blood sugar levels. After 15 minutes, if symptoms persist, another 15 grams can be given. Always follow up with a longer-acting carbohydrate or snack to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Should a diabetic have a totally no sugar diet?
It is not necessary for a diabetic to totally avoid sugar. What they need to do is monitor and control their sugar levels.
What is sugar coating?
Diabetic
What diabetic food would make a good gift for a diabetic?
A diabetic is generally concerned with balancing sugar levels in their bloodstream. Therefore, a good diabetic food gift would generally be something that has either a low sugar count or a sugar substitute.
