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Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia . Ramita Rahimian. What is it?. Elevated blood sugar levels Extended time with high blood sugar leads to complications Causes ketoacidosis: an increased acidity of the blood . Non-diabetic patients: Obesity Eating disorders . Diabetic Patients: Too little insulin Stress

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Hyperglycemia

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  1. Hyperglycemia Ramita Rahimian

  2. What is it? • Elevated blood sugar levels • Extended time with high blood sugar leads to complications • Causes ketoacidosis: an increased acidity of the blood

  3. Non-diabetic patients: Obesity Eating disorders Diabetic Patients: Too little insulin Stress Illness Dehydration Decrease in activity What Causes It?

  4. Blood Glucose Ranges

  5. Increased ketone levels in urine Increase in thirst Increase in urination Fatigue Symptoms

  6. Treatment • Test blood glucose frequently • Check urine for ketones • Drink more water • Exercise more • Change eating habits • Administer normal medications

  7. Prevention • Be wary of your diet • Test blood glucose regularly if at risk

  8. DVTs and hyperglycemia • http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bjs.1800600306/abstract • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11368464

  9. Sources • http://diabetes.webmd.com/diabetes-hyperglycemia?page=2 • http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/symptoms/hyperglycemia_treatment_1.html

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