The patient first experiences hunger, fatigue, numbness in all limbs, emotional unease, pale complexion, dizziness, vomiting, palpitations, chest tightness, etc. In severe cases, sweating profusely, the skin is damp and cold, vomiting is unclear, attention is not focused, and sometimes convulsions, convulsions, unconsciousness, urinary and fecal incontinence, coma, etc. may occur. First aid measures:
1. Absolute bed rest and rapid glucose supplementation are the key factors determining prognosis. Timely supplementation of sugar will completely alleviate symptoms; Delaying treatment can lead to irreversible brain damage. Therefore, it should be emphasized that at the time of hypoglycemic episodes, any substance with higher sugar content, such as biscuits, fruit juice, etc., should be given immediately. Severe patients should pay attention to mistakenly inhaling food into the lungs and choking it into the trachea, which can cause aspiration pneumonia or atelectasis.
2. Low blood sugar patients who can eat on their own should have a diet that is low in sugar, high in protein, and high in fat. They should eat less and eat multiple meals, and if necessary, drink sugar once at midnight.
3. Intravenous infusion of 40-60ml of 50% glucose is the most commonly used and effective method for rescuing hypoglycemia. If the condition is not severe, the symptoms can be quickly relieved and the mind can be immediately clear.
Preventive measures:
1. Avoid excessive fatigue and vigorous exercise, and eat three meals a day on time.
2. Patients who are using insulin should strictly calculate the dosage ratio between regular insulin and long-acting insulin. Close observation of the use of oral glucose medication, and timely adjustment when hypoglycemic reactions are detected.
3. If it is found that there is a high amount of urine during the day, high urine sugar, and frequent hypoglycemia at night, it is necessary to check whether the injection site is caused by poor absorption and change the injection site.
4. Diabetics should carry some fruit sugar, biscuits and other food with them.