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Learning Objectives for HYPOglycemia -LOW blood sugar

Learning Objectives for HYPOglycemia -LOW blood sugar. Participants will be able to understand: Symptoms of low blood sugar Treatment of low blood sugar Short and long term risks of low blood sugar. HYPOglycemia = LOW blood sugar. LOW blood sugar possible causes:

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Learning Objectives for HYPOglycemia -LOW blood sugar

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  1. Learning Objectivesfor HYPOglycemia-LOW blood sugar Participants will be able to understand: • Symptoms of low blood sugar • Treatment of low blood sugar • Short and long term risks of low blood sugar KBN 2014

  2. HYPOglycemia = LOW blood sugar LOW blood sugar possible causes: Too much insulin Not enough food or delayed meal or snack Extra physical activity 70 mg/dl or below KBN 2014

  3. HYPOglycemia-LOW blood sugar Onset: • Sudden, treat immediately • May progress to unconsciousness or seizure if not treated • Can result in brain damage or death if not treated • DMMP will specify signs and action to take 70 mg/dl or below KBN 2014

  4. HYPOglycemia-LOW blood sugarCommon Symptoms 70 mg/dl or below Sweaty Weak Shaky Tingling Dizzy KBN 2014

  5. HYPOglycemia-LOW blood sugarOther Symptoms Hunger Anxiety Paleness Blurry Vision Irritable Behavior Changes Crying Confusion Dazed Appearance Seizures Unconsciousness/coma KBN 2014

  6. HYPOglycemia Treatment • If blood sugar is below 70 mg/dL follow the Rule of 15 • If unable to test, but feel or show symptoms that the blood sugar is low, treat with the Rule of 15 KBN 2014

  7. Rule of 15 • Eat15 grams of carbohydrate Example: 3 – 4 glucose tabs,15 grams glucose gel, ½ cup (4 oz.) juice or regular soft drink, 3-4 packets of table sugar, pkg. fun size Skittles • Wait15 minutes • Retest blood sugar • If blood sugar is still below 70, repeat Rule of 15 • Once blood sugar back to normal, follow with meal or snack if mealtime is not scheduled soon after the event. KBN 2014

  8. HYPOglycemia: Risks and Complications • Greatest immediate concern for students with diabetes • Not always preventable • Early recognition and intervention can prevent an emergency • Impairs cognitive and motor functioning, including appropriate decision making KBN 2014

  9. GO TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION SAFE AT SCHOOLS VIDEO CHAPTER 3 – HYPOGLYCEMIA on the internet at YOU TUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH9Y_rby-jQ&index=4&list=PL3DE9DDE8EB2A2E56

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