Dr. Ambrish Mithal - Useful Information

HYPOGLYCAEMIA: the most common complication of diabetes

WHAT IS HYPOGLYCAEMIA??

Hypoglycaemia means low blood glucose levels. It may range from a very mild lowering of glucose (60-70mg/dl) with minimal or no symptoms, to severe hypoglycaemia, with very low levels of glucose (<40mg/dl).

CAUSES

Excess insulin/medication
Missing or delaying meals
Unplanned or excessive exercise
Alcohol consumption

SYMPTOMS

Excess sweating
Shaking/Trembling
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Irritability
Palpitation
Drowsiness
Slurred speech

WHAT TO DO???????

RULE OF 15

CONSUME 15gm OF FAST ACTING CARBOHYDRATE

3 tsp of glucose, sugar or honey
1 fruit or ½ cup juice
½ cup non diet soft drink
3 toffee
3 glucose biscuits
1pc of bread

Wait for 15 min, check sugar ,if not better repeat the rule of 15 till blood glucose is≥100mg/dl

PREVENTION

Do not skip meals
Avoid prolonged or strenuous exercise than usual
Limit alcohol intake, and discuss with your Doctor or Educator
Adopt self monitoring of blood glucose.
Always carry 4-5 toffees/sugar sachet and identification card


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Ambrish Mithal, M.D., D.M.Chairman, Head Of Department, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana.Senior Consultant, Endocrinology & Diabetes, Department of Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.

Ambrish Mithal, M.D., D.M.
Chairman, Head Of Department, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana.
Senior Consultant, Endocrinology & Diabetes, Department of Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.