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Diabetic shock normally refers to low glucose levels. Anything below 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/l) is low, but for some diabetics 80 mg/dl to 120 mg/dl (4.4 mmol/l to 6.7 mmol/l) can be a problem.
High glucose doesn't generally lead to "shock," but long-term high glucose levels can damage the kidneys, nerves (especially in the feet and legs), the heart, and the retina.
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What would be one route of administering glucose to a diabetic in insulin shock?
Hi!! One route of administrating glucose to a diabetic in insulin shock is Intravenous. It helps to restore the blood glucose level . Hope i have answered your question...
Diabetic Shock?
A major concern for diabetic people is going into a shock or a type of coma that results because of low blood sugar levels. To treat mild forms of diabetic shock, immediate consumption of sugary foods and beverages must be taken, such as candy, honey, and sugar cubes.
Can you have a glucose blood test 24 hours after alcohol?
No. However, insulin shock can be mistaken for intoxication. The question is nearly beside the point, considering that alcohol is one of the last things a diabetic should drink.
What are symptoms of going into diabetic shock and what causes it?
Some symptoms of a diabetic include, increase in thirst, redness of the skin, fatigue, fainting and a sweet smell on the breath of the patient. Diabetic shock is caused by Hypoglycemia also known as, low blood sugar.
what is diabetic shock and how can i prevent it?
Diabetic shock is a reversible form of a coma found in people with diabetes. It is a combination of hypoglycemia, dehydration and shock which closes the body down. To avoid it, monitor your blood sugars, eat a healthy diet and consult with your doctor.
What would happen to the blood glucose level if diabetic gave herself an injection but did not eat or accidentally too much insulin?
Excess insulin reduces the level of sugar in the bloodstream. Such can cause a person to feel weak, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia (rapid heart rate), dilated pupils, sweating, headache, ataxia (in-coordination), seizures and if severe enough it can even cause coma. If have taken an insulin injection it is imperative that you eat something(unless you are something like 20 m/mol). On a side note: At one time insulin shock was used as a treatment for mental illness. Physicians would overdose a patient with insulin. The patient would pass out. Then the liver would gradually release sugar back into the bloodstream and the patient would recover. Psychiatric Hospitals replaced Insulin Shock Therapy with Electroshock Therapy. If you give yourself Insulin Shock Therapy, do not drive.
Can diabetic shock be life threatening?
Yes if not treated right away, it can become deadly. Its an insulin imbalance for diabetics so if untreated it can cause you to faint and also cause a coma which can than lead to death.
If Diabetes is untreated what can happen to the person?
They can enter diabetic shock, and eventually die because of lack of sugar to cells.
Where does glucose enter the body?
Our bodies are designed to get glucose from from natural foods such as fruits vegetables, grains and even fat. Our metabolism creates the glucose gradually from those raw materials when we need it. You can eat glusose, of course, but dumping glucose straight into your body can cause massive swings in your blood sugar levels. This may bring about emotional disturbances, hyperactivity, obesity and eventually type 2 diabetes. Eating natural whole foods gives you a stable blood sugar level which is ideal for good health. The only time it is good to eat/drink glucose is if you are in urgent need of sugar, eg after prolonged hard exercise, if very weak from diarhoea and vomiting, or a diabetic going into insulin shock.
What are the term used when the person having blood glucose level below and above the critical level?
The term used when a person has high levels of glucose circulating in the blood is Hyperglycemia. For someone who has low levels of glucose the term is Hypoglycemia.Hyperglycemia- The term used when blood glucose levels are too high.Hypoglycemia- The term used when blood glucose levels are too low.The general term for a rapid loss or gain of glucose is 'glucose shock.'A fasting blood glucose level above 126 milligrams per deciliter is considered hyperglycemic. A blood glucose level of below 50 milligrams per deciliter is considered hypoglycemic.
What happens when you do not eat for a day to your blood sugar level?
Blood glucose levels will drop without proper nutrition. Missing meals/ abstaining from eating will cause the body's metabolism to drop, which slows the body down, & can cause insulin levels to go out of balance, as well. If one's blood-sugar level drops too far, insulin shock can result.
What happens after you drink maple syrup?
It is ingested quickly in the mouth, Your blood glucose will rise, then return to normal, it is a quick carb for energy, this is used in an emergency situation for a diabetic who's blood sugar is low or going into a hypoglycemic episode and will prevent shock
