Prevention of Hypoglycemia(Insulin Reaction)Make sure pt has normal
meals along with insulin
o AM appointments best - avoids peak insulin action
o Watch for hypoglycemic symptoms Mood change,
hunger, anxiety, tremor, headache,
lightheadedness, sweating, nausea, tachycardia
o Tell patient to advise you at first onset of
symptoms
o Check with glucometer if patient becomes
symptomatic
o Treatment oral CHO (sugar, OJ, cola, candy,
cake icing) do not give oral CHO if unconscious!