Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia, People also know more about the harm of hyperglycemia: high concentration glucose flows to various tissues and organs of the human body along with the blood for a long time and continuously, and will slowly tear and lick the blood vessels and nerves wherever it goes, eventually leading to the occurrence of various diabetic chronic complications such as stroke, myocardial infarction, renal failure, blindness, lower limb gangrene, etc.
It is gratifying to note that: Controlling blood sugar can effectively delay and prevent this process. Therefore, Hypoglycemia has become the main task of diabetes treatment. But everything needs to have [degree], This is especially true of medicine. [Blood sugar] itself is not a bad thing in what, It is the most direct and important source of energy for the human body. In the case of the brain, The energy stored in normal brain tissue can only maintain the required brain function for a few minutes. The normal operation of the brain depends almost entirely on the continuous supply of glucose by the blood circulation. If hypoglycemia persists for more than a certain period of time, It can cause irreversible damage to brain tissue. Similarly, Hypoglycemia can also affect heart function, Inducing arrhythmia, angina pectoris or acute myocardial infarction. Once the threat of hyperglycemia is overcorrected, It is likely to cause another bigger threat: Hypoglycemia. If long-term hyperglycemia is compared to wolves, So severe hypoglycemia is like a tiger, Its impact on human health is huge and even fatal. Let’s make a deduction. Reproduce the occurrence and regulation process of hypoglycemia: When blood sugar drops for various reasons, The body’s self-regulation system will start immediately. The command center of the brain will issue instructions. Command sympathetic nerve excitability to increase, Various hormones with sugar-raising effects are released into the blood. Insulin secretion is inhibited, mobilizing the glycogen stored in the liver to be decomposed into glucose, and reducing the intake of glucose by peripheral tissues, eventually returning the blood sugar level to normal. During this period, the body may have different degrees of hypoglycemic reactions, such as weakness, pale complexion, cold sweat, palpitation, trembling, mental stress, hunger, etc.
However, if the blood sugar is too low, beyond the scope of the body’s regulation, Without timely food supplement, brain tissue will lose energy supply for a long time, which will lead to central nervous system symptoms such as mental changes, abnormal behavior, mental retardation, blurred consciousness, etc. If the situation deteriorates further, irreversible damage to brain tissue will lead to loss of consciousness, convulsion, coma and even death.
In diabetic patients characterized by hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia events often occur due to many reasons such as excessive medication, too little food intake, excessive exercise, etc. In addition, hypoglycemia caused by excessive drinking and application of certain drugs is not uncommon.
First, correct identification and treatment of hypoglycemia is a skill that every diabetic must master.
When typical symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, sweating and hunger occur, Immediately drink juice, sugary drinks, Or eat a few slices of bread or biscuits, Symptoms often ease quickly. If the symptoms do not improve significantly after taking sugar for 5 minutes, More sugar should be consumed immediately. However, If there is severe hypoglycemia, For example, there are manifestations of central nervous system dysfunction, In addition to providing food, We have to race against time to send him to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Intravenous infusion of high concentration glucose in time, There must be no delay. What needs to be reminded is that If the patient is already in a coma, At this time, do not feed orally, To avoid choking and suffocation. In most cases, The ferocious face of hypoglycemia is not difficult to recognize, But sometimes, Its manifestations may also be hidden and atypical. The patient may not feel obvious palpitation, sweating, hunger, However, headache, dysphoria, even sudden emotional changes and strange words and deeds occur. At this time, family members and friends around the patient should pay special attention to it. If conditions permit, portable blood glucose meters should be used for on-site measurement as soon as possible and sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
Second, prevent hypoglycemia
It is better to prepare for a rainy day than to dig a well in the face of thirst. More important than identifying and dealing with hypoglycemia is to prevent the occurrence of hypoglycemia:
A. Every diabetic must take drugs under the guidance of a doctor, and regularly follow up to check blood sugar. Do not increase or decrease drugs at will on your own initiative.
B. Reasonable diet is the basis for preventing hypoglycemia. It is necessary to form the habit of regular and quantitative meals. It is recommended to eat a small amount of extra meals between meals and before going to bed. When you have to delay eating, you should eat in advance.
C. The timing and intensity of exercise are very important. Avoid fasting exercise. It is best to do it 1-2 hours after meals. If the exercise time is long and the intensity is high, energy should be appropriately supplemented during this period.
D. Diabetes patients are advised to carry sugar cubes, biscuits and other foods with them in case of danger. There are too many uncertain factors in life, such as temporary overtime at night, slow delivery of takeout food, and blocking the way home … Hypoglycemia may occur at any time and at any place. At this time, a candy in your pocket may be a panacea for life.
E both patients and doctors should keep pace with the times in their treatment concepts, from [not hesitate to suffer from hypoglycemia] to [manage blood sugar without hypoglycemia], and give priority to drugs with less risk of hypoglycemia.
The harm of long-term hyperglycemia is well known to all. In fact, severe hypoglycemia poses an even greater threat to the health of the body. The so-called hyperglycemia is like a wolf and hypoglycemia is like a tiger. For diabetic patients, hypoglycemia is not far away from us. We should always be vigilant, cautious and cautious.
Author: Zhang Zheng