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Hypoglycemia Prevention & Treatment

Hypoglycemia Prevention & Treatment. Gary Scheiner MS, CDE Owner, Integrated Diabetes Services 333 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 204 Wynnewood, PA 19096 877-SELF-MGT (735-3648) (610) 642-6055 www.integrateddiabetes.com garyscheiner@prodigy.net. Hypoglycemia: Definitions.

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Hypoglycemia Prevention & Treatment

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  1. HypoglycemiaPrevention & Treatment Gary Scheiner MS, CDE Owner, Integrated Diabetes Services 333 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 204 Wynnewood, PA 19096 877-SELF-MGT (735-3648) (610) 642-6055 www.integrateddiabetes.com garyscheiner@prodigy.net

  2. Hypoglycemia:Definitions • “Mild”: Adrenergic (BG<70) • “Moderate”: Cognitive (BG<50) • “Severe”: Unconscious (BG ???)

  3. Hypoglycemia:Cause • Imbalancebetween factors raising and lowering blood glucose levels

  4. Hypoglycemia “The Greatest Limiting Factor In Diabetes Management”

  5. The Great Limiting Factor • Performance Impairment

  6. The Great Limiting Factor • Accident Risk

  7. The Great Limiting Factor • Anxiety / Embarrassment

  8. The Great Limiting Factor • Lasting Damage?

  9. The Great Limiting Factor • Diminished Symptoms (Hypoglycemic Unawareness)

  10. The Great Limiting Factor • Rebound

  11. The Great Limiting Factor • Weight Gain

  12. Hypoglycemia:Targets/Goals • Unable to recognize & verbalize lows: >80 • Able to recognize & verbalize lows: >70 • Pregnancy: >60 • <10% of readings below target at each time of day • No severe lows

  13. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 1. Insulin Program Setup (background/basal)

  14. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 1. Insulin Program Setup (background/basal)

  15. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 1. Insulin Program Setup (background/basal)

  16. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 1. Insulin Program Setup (background/basal)

  17. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 1. Insulin Program Setup (background/basal)

  18. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 1b. Insulin Program Setup (Meal/Bolus)

  19. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 2. Meal/Snack Timing • Major issue w/a.m. NPH/Lente • Minor issue w/Lantus or Ultralente • Not usually an issue with pump use

  20. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies • 1500-Rule (aggressive) • 1800-Rule (conservative) (Total Daily Ins.)/1500 or 1800 • May vary day vs. night (nighttime often 50% more than day) 3. Proper Correction Doses

  21. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies • I:C Ratio that matches pre-meal BG 3-4 hours (not 2!) after eating • I:C Ratio often varies from meal to meal (bkfst dose > lunch & dinner) 4. Proper Meal/Bolus Doses

  22. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 5. Account For “Unused” Insulin* * Newer pumps figure this automatically based on the insulin duration you set.

  23. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 5. Account For “Unused” Insulin Example: Gave 6.0 units at 7pm, BG 200 at 9pm. Conservative approach: 40% remaining (6 x .4) = 2.4 units left Aggressive approach: 33% remaining (6 x .33) = 2 units left Subtract the unused insulin from your usual correction dose!

  24. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 6. Carb Counting Accuracy • Proper Portion Measurement • Look Up Unknown / Restaurant Foods • Use Carb Factors • Subtract 100% of Fiber • Subtract 50% of Sugar Alcohols

  25. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 7. Extend Meal Insulin When Necessary • Use When: • Portions are very large • Meal is prolonged • Food is low-glycemic index (pasta, legumes, dairy…) • Apply Via: • Square/Dual/Extended/Combo bolus on pump • Delayed or Split bolus on injections

  26. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 8. Adjustment for Physical Activity • Exercise, recreation, chores: all count! • Reduce meal insulin (25%, 33%, 50%) for after-meal activity • Snack prior to after/between meal activity • Lower long-acting/basal insulin prior to and during prolonged activity

  27. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 8. Watch Out for D’OH! (Delayed Onset Hypoglycemia) • Following High-Intensity Exercise • Following Extended Duration Activity • May Occur Up to 24 Hours After • Adjustments to food and insulin may be necessary

  28. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 9. Adjustment for Alcohol • Alcohol reduces the liver’s output of glucose and masks hypoglycemic symptoms • Delayed BG drops can occur • Decrease basal insulin (or overnight long-acting insulin) after drinking

  29. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 10. Consistent Monitoring • Before All Meals & Snacks • Pre/Post Exercise • Bedtime • 3 a.m. (occasionally)

  30. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 11. Recording & Analysis • Record all pertinent data • BGs • Carb • Activity • Insulin • Use an organized form (multiple days on single page, if possible)

  31. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 11. Recording & Analysis • Review every 7-10 days • Look for patterns • > 10% below target range @ given time • Lows during/post-activity • Lows on School/Work vs. off-day • Lows Post-Menstrual

  32. Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies 12. Caffeine • Helps reduce risk of nighttime hypoglycemia, but not daytime • Benefit seen with 4 cups of coffee per day (250 mg caffeine twice daily) • WILL YOU SLEEP???

  33. Hypoglycemia Treatment • Mild/Moderate Low • Check BG First • Treat w/High-Glycemic Index Food • Treat w/Proper Amount • Re-Check in 15 Minutes • High-GI Foods • Glucose Tablets • Dry Cereal • Pretzels • Graham Crackers • Vanilla Wafers • Jelly Beans

  34. Hypoglycemia Treatment • Use of Glycemic Index • Lower GI foods digest & convert to glucose more slowly • High-fiber slower than low • Hi-fat slower than low • Solids slower than liquids • Cold foods slower than hot • Type of sugar/starch affects GI

  35. Hypoglycemia Treatment Use of Glycemic Index (contd)

  36. Hypoglycemia Treatment • Always Carry Rapid-Acting Carbs!

  37. Hypoglycemia Treatment Once BG has risen, give rapid-acting insulin to cover any overtreatment!

  38. Hypoglycemia Treatment • Severe Low • Unconscious / Unresponsive • Seizure • Uncooperative

  39. Take-Home Messages • Quantify Your Lows • Strategize to Minimize • Plan for Proper Treatment

  40. The Source of MyHighs and Lows

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