| A | B |
|---|
| Hypoglycemia | Occurs more in Type I patients than in Type II patients and means low blood glucose. |
| Blood Glucose Meter | The code on the bottle must match the code in the machine, used to test blood glucose |
| Normal Glucose Level | Usually is 80-120 |
| Insulin | A hormone secreted by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose. |
| Glucagon | A hormone secreted by the pancreas that raises blood glucose. |
| Dehydration | Can occur with high blood sugars because water molecules attach to excess glucose in the blood. |
| Type I Diabetes | Usually is diagnosed at a young age and is IDDM (Insulin Dependendent Diabetes mellitus. |
| Type II Diabetes | Usually is diagnosed in older/adult patients and most of the time, doesn't require insulin. NIDDM (non insulin dependent diabetes metillus) |
| Insulin shock | Caused by taking too much insulin or taking insulin and skipping a meal. (This is low blood sugar) |
| Epinephrine | A hormone released when glucose levels drop, will increase heart rate and stimulate glucagon production. |
| DKA | May occur with prolonged periods of high blood glucose and makes the blood acidic. This is life threatening. |
| Fruity smelling breath | A symtom of high blood glucose. |
| HHNS | This is high blood glucose that won't have ketones. Hypoglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome |
