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    Hypoglycemia: Presented by Farse Ghabayen

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    Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below normal. It can cause mild symptoms like sweating, shakiness and irritability, or more severe symptoms like confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness if not treated. It is commonly caused by too much insulin in diabetics or lack of food. Treatment involves consuming fast-acting sugars to raise glucose levels. Nursing management focuses on monitoring blood sugar levels, administering sugar treatments, and educating patients on prevention through regular eating habits and exercise precautions.

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    Hypoglycemia: Presented by Farse Ghabayen

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    Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below normal. It can cause mild symptoms like sweating, shakiness and irritability, or more severe symptoms like confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness if not treated. It is commonly caused by too much insulin in diabetics or lack of food. Treatment involves consuming fast-acting sugars to raise glucose levels. Nursing management focuses on monitoring blood sugar levels, administering sugar treatments, and educating patients on prevention through regular eating habits and exercise precautions.

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    Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below normal. It can cause mild symptoms like sweating, shakiness and irritability, or more severe symptoms like confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness if not treated. It is commonly caused by too much insulin in diabetics or lack of food. Treatment involves consuming fast-acting sugars to raise glucose levels. Nursing management focuses on monitoring blood sugar levels, administering sugar treatments, and educating patients on prevention through regular eating habits and exercise precautions.

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    Hypoglycemia: Presented by Farse Ghabayen

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    Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below normal. It can cause mild symptoms like sweating, shakiness and irritability, or more severe symptoms like confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness if not treated. It is commonly caused by too much insulin in diabetics or lack of food. Treatment involves consuming fast-acting sugars to raise glucose levels. Nursing management focuses on monitoring blood sugar levels, administering sugar treatments, and educating patients on prevention through regular eating habits and exercise precautions.

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    Hypoglycemia

    Presented by
    Farse Ghabayen
    OBJECTIVES
    • Define the hypoglycemia.

    • Identify the signs , symptom and causes.

    • Explain the management.

    • Nursing management
    ?What is it
    A person with systematically low levels of
    blood glucose (sugar) has hypoglycemia.
    Glucose is the body's main energy source.
    Hypoglycemia is not a disease in itself- it
    is the result of an underlying issue or
    combination of them.
    Mild Symptoms
    Trembling/shakiness

    Sweating

    Anxiety

    Irritability

    Pallor.

    Heart palpitations.

    Headache.
    Severe Symptoms
    When the hypoglycemia is more severe the
    following signs or symptoms are possible:
    Concentration problems
    Confusion
    Irrational and disorderly behavior (similar to
    somebody who is drunk)
    Seizures (uncommon)
    Loss of consciousness (uncommon)
    Causes of Hypoglycemia
    It most commonly happens when a person with
    diabetes has taken too much insulin.
    Exercise without proper food intake.
    Skipping meals
    Lack of glucagon (hormone that is secreted from the
    pancreas that raises blood glucose levels)
    Excessive alcohol consumption: drinking heavily can
    block liver from releasing stored glucose
    Tumor of pancreas known as an Insulinoma
    Management
    Check blood sugar often, if below 70mg/dl (milligrams
    per deciliter) stabilize it by eating.
    Full conscious patient: 1- oral glucose , sucrose or any sugar
    containing fluid.
    Patient mental function:

    •1- IV 50% dextrose 25 – 50 ml or as much as possible until patient


    mental state recover.
    •2- If hypoglycemia is caused by long acting insulin continue 10%
    dextrose drip for 24 hr. – 48 hr.
    •3- Glucagon 1 mg IM , SC can be given to treat severe
    hypoglycemia if IV accesses difficult.
    Prevention
    Checking blood glucose levels - keep a
    regular check on blood sugar levels and
    identify the onset of symptoms.
    Eat regularly - keep to your eating
    routine.
    Exercise - make sure you have eaten
    some carbohydrate-rich food before you
    do any exercise.
    .Preventions cont
    Be ready - children with diabetes type 1
    should always carry a container of sugary fruit
    juice or a candy bar so that they are ready if
    symptoms are felt.

    Let people know - if you are susceptible to


    attacks of hypoglycemia, let your friends,
    colleagues and family members know. Explain
    what the signs are and what should be done.
    Nursing Diagnoses

    Risk for Altered Cerebral Tissue Perfusion related to inadequate glucose supply to the
    brain

    Nursing Intervention

    1. Administer fast-acting sugar containing food/drink i.e. orange juice or candy.

    2. check blood sugar level on the onset of symptoms and recheck again after
    treatment within 15to 30 minutes (until the blood sugar level is within or more
    100 mg/dl

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    Conclusion
    • 1- Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by
    abnormally low level of blood sugar.

    • 2- More serious to be treated fast.

    • 3- Continues monitoring of the hypoglycemia patient.

    • 4- Diabetic patient should informed to take food in


    the time.

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