HYPOGLYCAEMIA
Objectives
Definition of hypoglycaemia
Risk of hypoglycaemia (1 of 3)
Risk of hypoglycaemia (2 of 3)
Risk of hypoglycaemia (3 of 3)
The body’s response
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia
Counter-regulatory hormone - Glucagon
Counter-regulatory hormone - Epinephrine
Counter-regulatory hormones - Cortisol and Growth Hormone
Possible consequences of hypoglycaemia
Activity
Treatment (1 of 2)
Treatment (2 of 2)
Glucagon / IV dextrose options
Follow-up management
Other management strategies
Relative hypoglycaemia
Rebound hyperglycaemia (1 of 2)
Rebound hyperglycaemia (2 of 2)
Frequency of hypoglycaemia - type 1 diabetes
Developing unawareness
Managing hypoglycaemic unawareness
Increased risk of hypoglycaemia
Alcohol
Hypoglycaemia in older people
Driving safety - type 1 diabetes
Activity
Summary
References
References
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