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Patient was instructed on hyperglycemia disease. Hyperglycemia one of the classic symptoms excessive urination. But also feeling ill, nausea, with vomiting, stomach pain, dehydration (dry mouth and skin) fruity acetone breath, deep rapid breathing, drowsiness and mental illness are other hyperglycemia symptoms.
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 hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes, that include: Medicines. Some medicines used to treat conditions other than diabetes can cause hypoglycemia or hide its symptoms.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes that include: Alcohol. In some individuals, drinking alcohol can cause a drop in blood sugar levels. Hypoglycemia has been associated with chronic alcoholism and binge drinking. Hypoglycemia associated with binge drinking can be particularly severe if a person has not eaten within about 6 hours because fasting can impair the liver's ability to make new glucose.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes, which include: Alimentary hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia within 1 to 2 hours after a meal sometimes occurs when stomach contents empty into the intestines too rapidly. This causes the rapid absorption of glucose into the blood and an overproduction of insulin (hyperinsulinism) in response. This problem may develop after surgery for peptic ulcers, obesity, or other stomach problems.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes that include: Other causes. Hypoglycemia also may occur, though rarely with prolonged fasting or missed meals, severe malnutrition, or prolonged strenuous exercise.
Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. Avoid fasting, eating irregular meals and chronic binge drinking to maintain a more constant blood sugar level. To limit the risk of developing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, eat a diet that provides a slow and regular release of sugar.
Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. Start off every day with a healthy breakfast containing fruits, vegetables and high fiber foods such as oatmeal. Eat frequent small meals (rich in complex carbs, protein and fiber) throughout the day.
Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. Choose high fiber, low sugar bedtime snacks such as two graham crackers with 1/2 cup skim milk. Avoid eating excessive amounts of high sugar foods, which will make the blood sugar spike then plummets. When the blood sugar falls after a sugar high it tends to drop dramatically low.
Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. The body can tolerate low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, for short periods of time. But since every cell in the body is fueled by sugar, chronic hypoglycemia will cause the health to deteriorate.