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Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Shu-Yi (Emily) Wang, PhD, RN, [email protected]
Denver School of Nursing
Treatment Goal Is to Normalize Blood Glucose Levels
Intensive control dramatically decreases vascular and neuropathic complications
Hypoglycemia
Abnormally low blood glucose level (below 50 to 60 mg/dL)
Causes include too much insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, too little food, and excessive physical activity
Manifestations
Adrenergic symptoms: sweating, tremors, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, and hunger
An accumulation of sorbitol & fructose in the nervous (Schwann cells)
Reduced nerve conduction & demyelinization
Ischemia in blood vessels
Supply nutrition to the peripheral nerves
Neuropathy
Hyperglycemia