WEEK 6 - NUTRITION - HYPOGLYCAEMIA AND HYPERGLYCAEMIA Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT IS THE NORMAL RANGE FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE
A
- 4-8 mmol/L
2
Q
WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA
A
Low blood sugar/glucose level
3
Q
OBSERVATION OF HYPOGLYCAEMIA
A
- feeling weak or shaky
- sweating (diaphoretic)
- headache
- hunger
- Lack of concentration
- behaviour change
4
Q
WHAT IS HYPERGLCAEMIA
A
High blood sugar/glucose level
5
Q
OBSERVATION OF HYPERGLCAEMIA
A
- extreme tiredness
- dry mouth
- fruity smelling breath
- excessive thirst & urination
