Question

Differentiate between the terms hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia

06 Mar 2018
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can both occur in patients who have diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin (known as ‘Type 1 Diabetes’) or the cells in the body stop responding to insulin (known as ‘Type 2 Diabetes’).

So what’s the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia? And how can a first aider spot the difference? Read on to find out how!

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia occurs when insulin is in excess of that needed to balance the patient’s food intake and energy expenditure.

If untreated it will lead to unconsciousness and if prolonged, irreversible damage can occur. Signs

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