Hypoglycemia

• Hypoglycemia 


  Occurs when blood glucose level falls below 60 mg/dL.
• Hypoglycemia

  Causes:

  1. Overdose of insulin or OHA
  2. Too little food
  3. Strenous exercise
  4. GI upset (n&V, diarrhea)
• Hypoglycemia

  Management:

  • Conscious - 15 x 15 x 15

  "15 grams then check BS after 15 minutes if low, give 15 grams again"

  • Unconscious - D50W
• Hypoglycemia Management

  • Conscious: 15-15 3x RULE - 15g of simple carbs then recheck after 15 mins
  • Unconscious/4th checking: 1G5050D RULE - 1mg Glucagon then 50ml 50% dextrose administered Parenteral