Diabetes Cheat SheetHyperglycemia AssessmentS.U.G.A.R•S– low wound healing•blU–rry vision•G –lycosuria•A–cetone breath•R–ashes on skin•–epeated vaginal infections (yeast loves glucose)“I’m hot and dry, I must be on a sugar high”•3 P’s (polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria), ketonesHypoglycemia Assessment“I’m sweaty, cold, clammy…give me candy”•Blood sugar concentration lower than 70 mg/dLCauses•Too much insulin or oral agents•Starvation•Lowering the blood sugar too far with treatment of hyperglycemia (Overdose of insulin)•Too little food•Vomiting and diarrhea•Alcohol intake•Strenuous exercise•ChildbirthReady(Regular)Set(Short)Inject (Intermediate)Love(Long)TypeNameONSETPEAKDURATIONRapid acting‐Insulin aspartInsulin glulisineLispro insulin10 to 30 min0.5 to 3hr3 to 5 hrShort acting‐Regular insulin0.5 to 1 hr2 to 5 hr5 to 8 hrIntermediate acting‐NPH insulin1.5 to 4 hr4 to 12 hr
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