gula rendah

n3 kali ni nk citer pasal bapa tercinta, abah....raya aji bebaru ni kami mengambil peluang tok pulang berhari raya di klate....tu pun balik pd petang ari raya pertama...huhuhu...keadaan tidak la sesak...smooth saje...ada khabar yg tidak menyenang kn diri ku apabila dikhabarkan kandungan gula dalam darah abah yang tersangat la rendah (3 mmol/L)...patut la sebelom ni abah slalu jer mengadu terasa terketar2...berpeluh...rupanya gula rendah....hmm... sedikit yang dapat dikongsikan bersama berkenaan dengan hipoglycemia (nama scientifik tok kandunag dula yng rendah dlm darah)

What is hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose drops below normal levels.

What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia causes symptoms such as

hunger

shakiness

nervousness

sweating

dizziness or light-headedness

sleepiness

confusion

difficulty speaking

anxiety

weakness

# Hypoglycemia can also happen during sleep. Some signs of hypoglycemia during sleep include

crying out or having nightmares

finding pajamas or sheets damp from perspiration

feeling tired, irritable, or confused after waking up

Causes of Hypoglycemia

In people on insulin or pills that increase insulin production, low blood glucose can be due to

meals or snacks that are too small, delayed, or skipped

increased physical activity

alcoholic beverages

Treatment for Hypoglycemia

When people think their blood glucose is too low, they should check the blood glucose level of a blood sample using a meter. If the level is below 70 mg/dL, one of these quick-fix foods should be consumed right away to raise blood glucose:

3 or 4 glucose tablets

1 serving of glucose gel-the amount equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate

1/2 cup, or 4 ounces, of any fruit juice

1/2 cup, or 4 ounces, of a regular-not diet-soft drink

1 cup, or 8 ounces, of milk

5 or 6 pieces of hard candy

1 tablespoon of sugar or honey

#The next step is to recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes to make sure it is 70 mg/dL or above. If it's still too low, another serving of a quick-fix food should be eaten. These steps should be repeated until the blood glucose level is 70 mg/dL or above. If the next meal is an hour or more away, a snack should be eaten once the quick-fix foods have raised the blood glucose level to 70 mg/dL or above.

Normal and Target Blood Glucose Ranges

Normal Blood Glucose Levels in People Who Do Not Have Diabetes

Upon waking-fasting      70 to 99 mg/dL

After meals        70 to 140 mg/dL

Target Blood Glucose Levels in People Who Have Diabetes

Before meals     70 to 130 mg/dL

1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal       below 180 mg/dL