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(Please see disclaimer below)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Symptoms:
weakness, dizziness, shakiness, anxiety, confusion, or visual impairment
As recommended by the ADA, JDF:
Give high-sugar snack
Hyperclycemia (high blood sugar)
Symptoms:
thirst, weakness, exorbitant urination, blurred vision, or flushed skin
As recommended by the ADA, JDF:
Drink several glasses of water, take usual insulin doses, check for ketones & notify physician.
Ketoacidosis (extremely high glucose & life-threatening)
Symptoms:
severe Hyperglycemia symptoms
As recommended by the ADA, JDF:
If unconscious please contact physician.
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