I have had diabetes for 47 years and have experienced both daytime and nighttime hypoglycemia. When you are conscious during the day, you can get timely treatment for hypoglycemia. If you fall asleep at night, the risk of hypoglycemia is great.
If no one finds out and cannot be rescued in time, the brain will die, and even if rescued, people will become “vegetative”.
Don’t worry, nighttime hypoglycemia can be prevented.
Bedtime blood sugar predicts nighttime hypoglycemia
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The blood sugar monitored at 21-22 o’clock in the evening is called the blood sugar before going to bed, and the blood sugar level is generally not lower than 6.0mmol/L, otherwise there will be nighttime blood sugar Risk of hypoglycemia, especially in patients who are taking medications at risk of developing hypoglycemia (insulin, glib**, etc.). It is recommended that the blood sugar level before going to bed should be controlled between 6.0-10.0mmol/L.
Nocturnal hypoglycemia may also occur if you are not in the habit of monitoring your blood sugar at night and experience the following symptoms.
1. The amount of urine is small, and the amount of urine is not much each time.
2. Cold limbs and sweating.
3. Dreamy and irritable.
4. In severe hypoglycemia, clothes, quilts, etc. are all soaked, and people are unconscious.
Blood sugar below 6mmol/L, what to eat
1.1 bag of milk;
2.1 hard boiled eggs or egg custard;
3. Fist-sized low-sugar fruits: apples, pears, peaches, kiwi, etc.
Try to eat 1 hour before going to bed, do not fall asleep immediately after eating.
The key to rescuing hypoglycemic patients is “fast” and “fine”
If hypoglycemia has occurred, it must be rescued scientifically.
1. Take monosaccharide food
< span>Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients is mainly due to the lack of carbohydrates – sugars in the blood. Sugar is divided into three types: monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide. The glucose in monosaccharide can directly enter the blood without being digested. It is the best food to rescue hypoglycemia. Eat 3-4 pieces of glucose when hypoglycemia occurs.
If you don’t have a glucose block at home, you can also use 1-2 tablespoons of white sugar or honey to drink it.
2. Can’t eat too much sugar
< span>Due to the lack of nutrients in the cells of hypoglycemic patients, they will feel very hungry, have a strong appetite, and want to eat sugar water. Rescuers, especially their relatives, cannot satisfy the patient’s appetite. They must strictly control the amount of food the patient eats to prevent the patient from eating too much to form “rebound hyperglycemia”, adding new trouble to the patient.
3. What can I do before seeking medical attention if I am in a coma
If the patient is in a coma due to hypoglycemia, before being sent to the hospital, the following two things can be done: (1) The rescuer will lay the patient on his back, turn his head to one side, untie the patient’s collar, and remove the patient. The foreign body in the mouth can keep the patient’s breathing unobstructed; ②Dip a small amount of powdered sugar and put it under the tongue, do not force the patient to pour sugar water.
“If you experience low blood sugar 1-2 times a week, it is considered frequent If you have hypoglycemia, you must seek medical attention to adjust your treatment plan.”
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Author: Deng Huanxin (Tel: 13307450928)
Huaihua Diabetes Honorary President of Rehabilitation Association
Invited editorial board member of Chinese Medical Doctor Association “Huaxia Medical Soul” series