In this week's episode, we break down blood and the difference between low and high blood sugar.
In this episode, we cover:
- How the body regulates blood sugar
- What is the difference between low and high blood sugar
- What are the symptoms of both
- Nursing suggestions for management
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:45 What is Blood Sugar?
02:19 How does the body control blood sugar?
06:25 Low blood sugar/Hypoglycemia
07:29 High blood sugar/Hyperglycemia
08:50 Nursing management for low blood sugar
10:49 Nursing management for high blood sugar
12:16 Key Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://medlineplus.gov/bloodglucose.html
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/low-blood-glucose-hypoglycemia
