LOW BLOOD SUGAR - Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar can happen quickly and if not treated right away, low blood sugar can cause a medical emergency. You can pass out. Common causes such as skip a meal or not eating enough food. Too much insulin or diabetes pills.
WARNING SIGNS- Shaky or dizzy, blurry vision, weak or tired, sweaty, headache, hungry, upset or nervous.
WHAT TO DO- Check your blood sugar right away. If below 70 treat for low blood sugar. Treat by eating 1 tablespoon of sugar, 4 ounces of regular fruit juice.
Check your blood sugar in 15 minutes, and if still low treat again.
HIGH BLOOD SUGAR-HYPERGLYCEMIA
Too much sugar in your blood for too long can cause serious health problems. Common causes such as too much food, not taking enough insulin or diabetes pills, being less active than normal, stress or illness.
Symptoms- Thirsty all the time, blurry vision, need to urinate often, weak or tired, dry skin, often hungry.
What to do- Check your blood sugar often, continue to take your meds. Follow your meal plan, exercise if you can.