The Endocrine System, hyperglycemia,hypoglycemia,blood conidition

1. CHAPTER 11:
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Jennifer Zepeda
November 13, 2017

2. HYPERGLYCEMIA
(Greater Than 200mg/dL)
• HYPER=EXCESSIVE
• GLYC/O=SUGAR
-EMIA=BLOOD CONDITION
Condition of having a high level of sugar in the blood.

3. SYMPTOMS OF HYPERGLYCEMIA
• Excessive thirst (Polydipsia)
• Excessive urination (Polyuria)
• Excessive hunger (Polyphagia)
• High blood sugar

4. TREATMENT FOR HYPERGLYCEMIA
• Exercise. If Ketones in urine too high exercise may not be
the best route.
• Diet can help
• If, diet and exercise do not help a doctor could prescribe
insulin or medication.

6. HYPOGLYCEMIA
(Less Than 60mg/dL)
• HYPO=INSUFFICENT
• GLYC/O
• -CEMIA=
Condition of having a low level of sugar in the blood.

7. SYMPTOMS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
• Shakiness
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Sweating, chills and clamminess
• Irritability or impatience
• Confusion, including delirium
• Rapid/fast heartbeat
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Hunger and nausea
• Sleepiness
• Blurred/impaired vision
• Tingling or numbness in the lips
or tongue
• Headaches
• Weakness or fatigue
• Anger, stubbornness, or sadness
• Lack of coordination
• Nightmares or crying out during
sleep
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness

8. TREATMENT FOR HYPOGLYCEMIA
• Diet
• Glucagon is a hormone that helps stimulate the liver to release
glucose into the blood.

9. WORK CITED
• (Bonnie F. Fremgen)
• (Living with Diabetes, 2015)