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What is the difference between a diabetic hypo and hyper?
Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar, while hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. Because both can cause major health problems for people with diabetes, it’s important to keep blood sugar within a healthy range. But high and low blood sugar doesn’t affect only people with diabetes.
Is type 2 diabetes hypo or hyper?
Half (49 per cent) of people with Type 2 diabetes (excluding those treated with insulin) experienced at least one ‘hypo’ – an episode of low blood glucose that can result in symptoms ranging from sweating to a loss of consciousness – during a fortnight period, according to a new survey by Diabetes UK.
What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Hyperglycemia can become an emergency if you begin to develop symptoms of DKA: shortness of breath, fruity-smelling breath, nausea and vomiting, confusion, or you lose consciousness. Likewise, hypoglycemia requires emergency care if you begin to experience confusion, a loss of consciousness, or seizures.
What is type 1 vs type 2 diabetes?
In Type 1 diabetes, your pancreas doesn’t make any insulin. In Type 2, your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, and the insulin it is making doesn’t always work as it should. Both types are forms of diabetes mellitus, meaning they lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
Which is worse hypo or hyper?
HYPER (HYPERGLYCAEMIA) The opposite of a hypo is a hyper (in full: hyperglycemia). The blood sugar level is then too high, i.e. above 11.1 mmol/l. A hyper indicates that you have too little or no insulin in your body.
Which is worse low or high blood sugar?
Both low and high blood-sugar levels lead to serious health consequences. High blood sugar may cause nausea, vomiting, or shortness of breath, while low blood sugar may cause confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, seizures, unconsciousness, or even death, McDermott explains.
What sugar level is a hypo?
Hypoglycaemia (a hypo) happens when your blood glucose level is too low, usually below 3.5mmol/L.
What does a diabetic hyper feel like?
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) means there is too much sugar in the blood because the body lacks enough insulin. Associated with diabetes, hyperglycemia can cause vomiting, excessive hunger and thirst, rapid heartbeat, vision problems and other symptoms. Untreated hyperglycemia can lead to serious health problems.
How do you stop a hypo?
Do not drink large amounts, check your blood sugar level regularly, and eat a carbohydrate snack afterwards. Be careful when exercising; eating a carbohydrate snack before exercise can help to reduce the risk of a hypo.
How does a hypo feel?
Symptoms usually occur when blood sugar levels fall below four millimoles (mmol) per litre. Typical early warning signs are feeling hungry, trembling or shakiness, and sweating. In more severe cases, you may also feel confused and have difficulty concentrating.