By Deepak Pagare
What do I need to know about high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar may be caused by the:
- Taking too little insulin or low as recommended by your doctor
- Eating too much carbohydrate
- Stress from an illness (such as a cold or flu)
- Other stress/anxiety (such as family conflicts or exams)
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar?
- Very thirsty
- Need to urinate often
- Irritability
- Stomach pain
What to do if a person has high blood sugar?
How to cope with high blood sugar or hyperglycemia?
What to do in case of high blood sugar?
A person with a high blood sugar level should be advised to;
- Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated
- Check his/her blood sugar and repeat the blood sugar test level in about 2 hours.
- If his/her blood sugar level is very high (270mg/dl or 15 mmol/L) contact the doctor or if he/she is a child then ask the child’s parents so they can seek further advice.
Attention: when high blood sugar occurs over several days it is important to report to the doctor.
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ Accessed: Jan 18,2024
www.idf.org Accessed: Jan 18,2024