Hypoglycemia



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A deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream as a result of insulin overdose and insufficient intake of carbohydrates.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Muscular weakness
  • Incoordination

  • Mental confusion
  • Sweating or Deaphorisis
  • Palpitation
  • Headache
  • Tremor
  • Dizziness

Management:

  1. Give sugar orally or candy
  2. Give glucagon injectable sub - Q if patient can not take sugar by mouth
  3. Diet modification
  4. Exercise