Precautions To Take
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Hyperglycaemia
(High Blood Glucose) |
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| If you are suffering
from hyperglycaemia, you may experience: |
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frequent urination which may
even disturb your sleep |
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increased thirst |
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tiredness and confusion |
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nausea and vomiting |
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problems with vision |
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What
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Consult your doctor as soon as possible
for treatment. |
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If you experience:
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dry mouth and skin |
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fast breathing |
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drowsiness |
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loss of consciousness |
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your
family member or caregiver must
call an ambulance immediately
as this would mean more urgent
treatment is necessary. |
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Hypoglycaemia
(Low Blood Glucose)
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| If you are suffering
from hypoglycaemia, you may experience: |
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hunger |
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weakness |
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tiredness |
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giddiness |
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sweatiness |
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What
you must do |
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Check your blood
glucose with a glucometer, if
you have one |
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Raise your blood glucose level
quickly by taking some form of
sugar e.g. you may take one of
the following: |
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half a
glass of
fruit juice |
2 to 4
teaspoons of sugar, honey
or syrup |
5 sugar
cubes |
half a
chocolate bar |
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Wait 10 to 15 minutes to see
if you are feeling better |
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If you feel better, have your
usual scheduled meal. If you are
not better, take one of the sugar
snacks again |
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Check your
blood glucose level half
an hour later to confirm
that it is back to normal. |
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If symptoms continue
after the second sugar snack,
seek medical attention immediately.
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If you experience:
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loss of coordination
such as blurred vision or
slurred speech |
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confusion |
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change in mood or behaviour |
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loss of consciousness |
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your
family member or caregiver must
call an ambulance immediately
as this would mean more urgent
treatment is necessary. |
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