Hyperglycaemia Flashcards by Simran Sandhu

Q

signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia

A

polydipsia
polyuria

fatigue
blurred vision
headache

hunger

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how do you medically manage a hyperglycaemic patient?

A

using capillary blood glucose profile
- call 111
- call 999 if CBG >15mmol/L

do not give fast acting carbohydrates

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