Wednesday 27 May 2015

Diabetics: Be Alert...

      1.  High Blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia)

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS : Frequent urination, fatigue, increased thirst,weight loss, irritable mood.

WHAT CAN YOU DO : Consult your doctor, may check blood sugar and urine ketones at home, timely intervention saves lives.

2. Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglyccemia)

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS :Shakiness, dizziness, sweating, hunger, headaches,confusion, blood glcse under 70 mg/dl.

WHAT CAN YOU DO :Take ½ cup fruit juice, or 1 cup of milk and wait for 15 minutes and recheck blood glucose.

3. Depression

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS :Pervasive sadness, lack of drive, interrupted sleep, irritable mood, passive attitude.


WHAT CAN YOU DO :Encourage your loved one to seek medical help.