In this update, I wish to share my recent experience of
hypoglycaemia and what is the appropriate ways to treat it under different
circumstances.
In one of my meals, I took slice fish and vegetable
soup WITHOUT any carbohydrates items, such as brown rice and wholemeal bread,
to go along. At exactly two hours after
my meal, my glucose level was 3.9mmol/L.
Please read on how to treat Hypoglycemia.
According to the Dietitian, I have to include a portion
of carbohydrates item in all my meals to avoid Hypoglycaemia. Without any carbohydrates item, the
system/insulin will use up the any carbohydrates item as store in my body.
What is Hypoglycaemia?
It is a medical term for Low Blood Sugar. The principal problems arise from an
inadequate supply of glucose to the brain.
The most common forms of hypoglycemia occur as a complication of
treatment of diabetes mellitus with insulin.
What is the acceptable glucose level?
In local term, the acceptable glucose is above
4.0 mmol/L. Symptoms of
hypoglycmia will develop when the glucose falls below 4 mmol/L
Symptoms of hypoglycemia that I have
experienced:
· Sweating
· Shaking or trembling
· Hunger
· Mood changes such as sad or angry
· Confusion
·
Anxiety
Other reports mentioned that if blood sugar drops very
low, the person may not be able to respond, becomes unconscious or has a
seizure.
How to treat hypoglycaemia under following circumstances:
· If you experience hypoglycaemia symptom with a blood sugar that is 4.0mmol/L and above, treat it
with a small carbohydrates snack.
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Blood Sugar Level
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4.0mmol/L and above
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<4.0mmol/L
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<2.8mmol/L
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Treatments
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Take a small carbohydrates snack
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Take 15-20g of rapid-acting carbohydrates, e.g.:
Ø
Take 3-4 teaspoons of
sugar / glucose power
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4-5 glucose tablets
Ø
150-200ml sweetened soft
drinks / juice
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Take 30g of rapid-acting carbohydrates, e.g.:
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Take 6 teaspoons of sugar
/ glucose power
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8 glucose tablets
Ø
300ml sweetened soft
drinks / juice
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Further actions
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No further
actions are required
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Re-test after
15 minutes – is the blood sugar >4.0mmol/L?
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Follow-up actions
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Not Applicable
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YES – Depend on
when is the next as a starchy carbohydrate may be necessary
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NO!!
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Repeat the above step
until blood sugar >4.0mmol/L
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Seek treatment immediately
if blood sugar <4.0mmol/L for 2 cycles
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Follow up treatment POST hypoglycaemia
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Within 1 hour
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NO additional carbohydrates
snack. Go ahead to have meal.
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More than 1
hour
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Take long
acting carbohydrates, e.g.: biscuits or bread.
Personally, I take
one slice of wholemeal bread.
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Do note that this is only
a general guideline. Discuss with your
doctor and adjust according to requirements.
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As
a diabetic, I always carry my Nano, needed strips and lancets wherever I go.
My
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·
Difference between
Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Blood Glucose (葡基化的血红蛋白 (HbA1c) 和血糖之间的别)
Disclaimer: I am not a Medical Doctor. All my blog postings
are based on my personal experience that I've went thru and what I've read up
from the internet. If you've any symptoms of diabetes OR want to better manage
your health, I strongly urge you to have regular medical-ups to avoid future
complications. In addition, control your diet portions and have regular
exercise.
(我不是一位医生。所有我的博克投稿是我的个人经验，并且我从互联网读了。如果您有糖尿病的任何症状或要更好处理您的健康，我强烈敦促您有规则健康检查以避免未来复杂化。另外，控制您的饮食部分并且有定期运动.)
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