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Patient was instructed on Insulin. Insulin is a hormone released from the pancreas. A hormone is a chemical messenger secreted by a gland that then travels in the blood to act on other parts of the body. Insulin is the primary substance responsible for maintaining appropriate blood sugar levels. Insulin allows sugar to be transported into cells so that they can produce energy or store the glucose until it is needed.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Frequent hunger without other symptoms can also indicate that blood sugar levels are too low. This may occur when people who have diabetes take too much oral hypoglycemic medication or insulin for the amount of food they eat.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes can be reduced making changes in diet and increasing physical activity. It is recommended to maintain an healthy weight having a modest fat intake and eating sufficient fiber.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The symptom of being frequently thirsty is due to the fact that the body can sense the excess water that is being lost because of the frequent urinating and the normal response is to become thirsty.
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 hypoglycemia. Insulin, glucagon and other hormone levels rise and fall to keep blood sugar in a normal range. Too little or too much of these hormones can cause blood sugar levels to fall too low (hypoglycemia) or rise too high (hyperglycemia).
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.