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Hypo and Hyperglycem
Review the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
| Sign/Symptom | Disorder |
|---|---|
| Decreased level of consciousness; sluggishness progressing to coma; hypoactive reflexes | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Weakness, lethargy | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Tachycardia, hypotension | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Kussmaul breathing (rapid, deep respirations) | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Acetone-like or fruity breath | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| N/V, thirst | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Dry, warm, flushed skin; soft eyeballs | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Urine glucose strongly positive; urine ketone levels positive | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| Gradual onset; pt slow and sluggish; r/t lack of insulin; increased stress | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
| HA, blurred vision, diplopia; drowsiness progressing to coma | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
| Ataxia (defective muscle coordination); hyperactive reflexes | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
| Paresthesias (numbness, tingling); weakness; muscle spasms; twitching progressing to seizures | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
| Tachycardia; palpitations; normal to high BP | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
| Rapid, shallow breathing | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
| Urine glucose negative | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
| Sudden onset; pt appears anxious, drunk; r/t overdose of insulin, missing a meal, increased stress | HYPOGLYCEMIA |