Hypoglycemia

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Blood sugar

Last updated 10:18 PM on 7/10/26
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Hypoglycemia

decreased BS <70

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Hypoglycemia Causes

  • not enough food

  • too much insulin

  • vigorous activity

  • missed food intake with insulin

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Pathophysiology Hypoglycemia

Autonomic NS activation causing decreased insulin release and an increase in glucagon production

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Risk Factors of Hypoglycemia

  • Diabetes

  • Beta Blockers (-lol): inhabitation epinephrine

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Symptoms of Hypolycemia

  • palpitation

  • anxiety

  • increased heart rate → tachycardia

  • altered LOC

  • altered vision

  • slurred speech

  • pale+cool+hungry = release of epinephrine

  • come and death

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Treatment Hypoglycemia

  • PO+alert: simple crabs admin (orange juice, syrup, jelly)

  • NPO+ altered mental status = IM glucagon, IV dextrose