Precautions - hyperglycemia

To help prevent hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), routinely fol- low these precautionary steps:

1.Know the symptoms of hyperglycemia and NEVER ignore these symptoms, no matter how mild they are:

Fatigue

Hunger

Excessive Thirst

Blurred Vision

Frequent Urination

2.Always carry insulin and syringes, BG test strips and meter, and urine ketone test strips, in case of a high blood glucose.

3.Monitor your blood glucose frequently, at least four times a day.

4.If your blood glucose is above your bedtime target level, check your blood glucose during the night. Discuss this level with your healthcare professional.

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Energizer MMT-511 manual Precautions hyperglycemia