Diabetes Management

 

Normal Blood Sugar

 

4-6 mmol/l

 

Hypoglycemia

 

<4mmol/L

 

• pallor

• cool, moist skin

• anxiety

• restlessness

• tingling in hands, feet tongue

• confusion

• drowsy

• nausea

 

Hyperglycemia

 

>7mmol/L

 

• drowsy

• confused

• dry skin

• nausea

• headache

• vomiting

Common Types of Insulin

 

Humulin R Toronto Short-acting	Humulin N NPH Intermediate	Glargine/LantusLong-acting
onset 30-60 min peak: 15-30min duration 30-60 min	Onset:1-2h Peak:4-12h Duration:18-24h	Onset:3-4h Peak:none Duration: 24h
administered 30 prior to the first meal of the day a second dose may be given before the evening meal or @ HS may only be given Sub Q	may be given IV or subcutaneously	Do not mix

 

Glargine/ Lantus Long-acting

Onset:3-4h Peak:none Duration: 24h

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