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Hyperglycemia
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The blood sugar can rise to an unsafe level if: Skipping a dose of pills for diabetes, or skipping a dose of insulin Eating too much food. Feeling a lot of stress. Being sick (such as a severe case of the flu) or having an infection, even if not eating a lot of food.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. If dehydrated the body burns protein and fat rather than sugar for energy, causing acids and ketones to build up in your blood. These ketones can be partially released into the urine. If ketoacidosis develops, emergency care is needed immediately to keep the condition from getting worse.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. To prevent high blood sugar emergencies, treat infections early. Untreated infections (such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and skin infections) can increase the risk for a high blood sugar emergency.
Patient was instructed on hyperglycemia what to watch for: Paying attention to the early signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia can help in the treatment of this condition promptly. Watch for: Frequent urination, increased thirst, dry mouth, blurred vision, fatigue and nausea.
Patient was instructed on symptoms of hyperglycemia. Excessive hunger. inappropriate hunger or over eating. Excessive eating is called "polyphagia" (or hyperphagia) and can cause an increase in the appetite and excessive hunger for food.
Patient was instructed on prevention to avoid hyperglycemia: take the medication as directed. Eat less. Sometimes it helps to eat less and avoid sugary beverages. Responding in changes in blood sugar can help in the prevention of long-term complications of diabetes.
Instructed to patient exercise is good for those with diabetes. Walking, you can even get exercise when you clean house or work in your garden. Exercise is especially good for people with diabetes because exercise helps keep weight down. Exercise helps insulin work better to lower blood sugar, exercise is good for your heart and lungs. Exercise after eating, not before, test your blood sugar before, during, and after exercising. Don't exercise when your blood sugar is over 240, avoid exercise right before you go to sleep, because it could cause low blood sugar during the night.
SN instructed patient psychological stresses such as difficulties with relationships, job pressures, financial strain, and even concerns about self-worth can contribute to hyperglycemia. If these issues become overwhelming, decreased attention to the diabetes treatment plan may also contribute to hyperglycemia.
SN instructed patient psychological stresses such as difficulties with relationships, job pressures, financial strain, and even concerns about self-worth can contribute to hyperglycemia. If these issues become overwhelming, decreased attention to the diabetes treatment plan may also contribute to hyperglycemia.
SN instructed patient the main symptoms of hyperglycemia are increased thirst and a frequent need to urinate. Other symptoms that can occur with high blood sugar are: headaches, tiredness. Drink more water. Water helps remove excess sugar from your blood through urine, and it helps you avoid dehydration.