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Hypoglycemia in dm patients
This document provides information about hypoglycemia for diabetes educators. It defines hypoglycemia as a plasma glucose level below 70 mg/dL and describes the physiological response and counter-regulatory hormones involved. Common causes of hypoglycemia are discussed such as insulin excess, missed meals, and hypoglycemic unawareness. The importance of prevention through education and self-monitoring is emphasized. Treatment of mild hypoglycemia involves consuming fast-acting carbohydrates, while glucagon or IV dextrose are recommended for severe hypoglycemia.
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- 1. HYPOGLYCEMIA IN DIABETIC PATIENTS FORDIABETES EDUCATORS DR. MOHAMMAD DAOUD CONSULTANT ENDOCRINOLOGIST KAMC-NGHA JEDDAH
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- 3. HYPOGLYCEMIA FACTS Carbohydrates (Glucose) arethe first/ main calorie resource for our body Extra CHO are stored as glycogen in liver and muscles Or shifted to fat The brain and RBCs are among other tissues that relies only on glucose as a fuel
- 4. HYPOGLYCEMIA DEFINITIONS “All episodes ofan abnormally low plasma glucose concentration (w or w/o symptoms) that expose the individual to harm” Low blood sugar, occurs when brain and body are not getting enough sugar. Hypoglycemia …. < 70 mg/dl (< 3.9 mmol/L)
- 5. WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA? For Non Diabetic patient Glucose value < 50 mg/dl (2.8mmo/L) For Diabetic patient Glucose value < 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmo/L)
- 6. HYPOGLYCEMIA DEFINITIONS Mild Hypoglycemia : Canbe managed by patient him self Severe Hypoglycemia : Need assistance /Hospital visit
- 7. HYPOGLYCEMIA FACTS The brain reliesalmost exclusively on glucose So … Adequate uptake of glucose from the plasma is essential for normal brain function and survival Luckily … Very effective physiological and behavioral mechanisms normally prevent or rapidly correct hypoglycemia
- 9. HYPOGLYCEMIA – PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY Glycogen Breakdown-Liver Increased Glucagon Energy Fat Synthesis Glycogen Synthesis Glucose release to blood (+) Pancreas secretion of Glucagon Blood Glucose Pool (+) Pancreas secretion of Insulin (+) Circulating Insulin Uptake of glucose by cells Decrease blood glucose
- 10. HYPOGLYCEMIA Counter-regulatory Hormones Plasma glucoseResponse 65-70 mg/dl ( 3.6-3.9 mmol/L) + Glucagon and Epinephrine 60-65 mg/dl ( 3.3-3.6 mmol/L) + GH <60 mg/dl ( 3.3 mmol/L) + Cortisol
- 12. HYPOGLYCEMIA CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION Severe hypoglycemia= Requiring assistance Documented symptomatic hypoglycemia = Symptoms + plasma glucose ≤70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) Asymptomatic hypoglycemia…Unawareness No typical symptoms but… Plasma glucose ≤70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) …STOP!!
- 13. HYPOGLYCEMIA CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION Probable symptomatichypoglycemia Typical symptoms without plasma glucose determination (presumed) Relative hypoglycemia : Typical symptoms but with Plasma glucose > 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) …Example?
- 15. HYPOGLYCEMIA : S& S Hyper-adrenergic Plasma Glucose < 70 mg/ dL (3.9 mmol/L) Diaphoresis (Sweating) Tachycardia (Rapid heartbeat )/Palpitation Anxiety Tremor /Shaking Tachypnea Vomiting Dizziness Hunger
- 16. HYPOGLYCEMIA : S& S Neuro-glycopenic Plasma Glucose < 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L) Slurred speech Cognitive impairment Inattention and confusion Focal neurologic deficits Seizures Behavioral/ Irritability/ Sudden moodiness Change in personality Lack of coordination Severe and prolonged hypoglycemia LOC/Coma Irreversible brain injury
- 17. HYPOGLYCEMIA WHY DOES ITMATTER ?
- 18. HYPOGLYCEMIA IT MATTERS … Themajor limiting factor for achieving strict control in DM patients Still , it is an expected price for adequate control
- 19. HYPOGLYCEMIA IT MATTERS … Badimpact on: Quality of life: Fear / Psych Satisfaction Compliance; to diet and Rx Achieving proper targets ?
- 20. HYPOGLYCEMIA IT MATTERS … DisturbingS & S -Anxiety / Embarrassment -Risk of accidents with impaired LOC -Limitation of performance -Rebound /Reaction -Weight gain ?
- 21. HYPOGLYCEMIA …IS COMMON Common ;up to 30- 60% in DM patients Type 1 > Type 2 …But ! Intensive DM control (lower HbA1c…?) Elderly Duration of disease Asymptomatic in 50% + …Unawareness ! Nocturnal …very common !
- 22. HYPOGLYCEMIA : SETTING/ CAUSES
- 23. SETTING FOR HYPOGLYCEMIA Identificationof the precipitating factors is important to prevent future events
- 24. HYPOGLYCEMIA SETTING Common with Diabetics whoare treated with Insulin releasing pills (sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, or Nateglinide) Insulin Very unlikely with Lifestyle changes (TLC) only Using alone medications like : ( ex: Metformin ,DPP4I, GLP-1 + ,SGLT2 -)
- 25. SETTING FOR HYPOGLYCEMIA FOODINTAKE Skipped or delayed meals Vomiting after meal & meds intake Mismatch: Wrong dose or too high a dose of medications for the amount of food; Too little carbohydrate
- 26. SETTING FOR HYPOGLYCEMIA Unplanned/ Excess exercise without snack / Rx adjustment Excessive insulin / OHA doses Organ Failure Medications Alcohol use Identification of the precipitating factors is important to prevent future events
- 27. HYPOGLYCEMIA CAUSES Organ failure : Renal Hepatic Cardiac EndocrineFailure: Adrenal Glucagon Cortisol Pituitary (ACTH/GH..)
- 28. INSULIN EXCESS -ABSOLUTEOR RELATIVE Excess insulin (Secretagogues) Doses, ill-timed /wrong type Reduced exogenous glucose influx (Fasting /missed meals) Increased insulin-independent glucose utilization (During and shortly after exercise) Increased sensitivity to insulin (Hours after exercise, weight loss, nocturnal ,after improved control) Reduced endogenous glucose production (Alcohol ingestion) Reduced insulin clearance (Renal failure)
- 29. HYPOGLYCEMIC UNAWARENESS Longer durationof DM and Autonomic Neuropathy The brain has a trigger point at which it leads to release stress hormones (Counter Regulatory Hormones) With frequent low blood sugars, this set point gets reprogrammed to lower and lower blood sugar levels. Stress hormones aren’t released until the blood sugar is dangerously low
- 30. HYPOGLYCEMIC UNAWARENESS What causeshypoglycemic unawareness? Loss of the ability to detect a low blood sugar Patient needs to be vigilant; Do frequent monitoring It may not be a permanent condition Managed by easing the strict control for 2-3 weeks of more
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- 34. HYPOGLYCEMIA-PREVENTION Patient education andempowerment Frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) Flexible and rational insulin (and other drug) regimens Individualized glycemic goals Professional guidance and support.
- 35. HYPOGLYCEMIA-PREVENTION Self-monitoring of bloodglucose (SMBG) Keeping some sugar or sweet handy Teach patient/care-giver Medical alert identification Glucagon Emergency kit.
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- 37. A1C VS AVERAGEGLUCOSE ADA. V. Diabetes Care. Diabetes Care 2014;37(suppl 1):S23; Table 8 A1C (%) Mean plasma glucose mg/dl 6 ̴ 120 7 ̴ 150 8 ̴ 180 9 ̴ 210 10 ̴ 240 11 ̴ 270 12 ̴ 300
- 38. ADA – EASDConsensus: (June 2012)
- 39. DIABETES IN ELDERLY <7.5 % < 8.0 % < 8.5 %
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- 41. HYPOGLYCEMIA RECOGNITION & TREATMENT RecognizeS & S Document /Measure the glucose by finger stick If < 70 mg/dl… Conscious Vs Unconscious patient/ unable to swallow
- 42. Role of 15minutes
- 43. HYPOGLYCEMIA TREATMENT Conscious patient Rapidly absorbedCHO ( glucose- or sucrose- containing foods) orally Unconscious patient/ unable to swallow IV dextrose or IM glucagon
- 45. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE CONTROL +ve mildsymptoms Check blood sugar - Take fast acting CHO ½ cup of fruit juice or low fat / fat-free milk, Regular soda 3 glucose tablets 2 tbsp of raisins, 1 tbsp of honey or 2 tbsp of jam About 15-20 grams of glucose
- 46. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE CONTROL +ve mildsymptoms You will need more glucose if the blood sugar is very low Check your blood sugar again after 15 minutes. Repeat same dose if the sugar is still low (<70mg/dl) Double Dose if getting lower
- 47. If blood glucoseis getting lower than base line Double the amount
- 48. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE CONTROL +ve severesymptoms :Call for help Emergency IM glucagon by someone trained to do so (SC/ IM injection) of 0.5 to 1.0 mg Recovery of consciousness within 10 to 15 minutes Glucagon may cause nausea or vomiting Check blood sugar Don’t wait for the emergency personnel arrival
- 49. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE CONTROL +ve severesymptoms Patients in the hospital Give 15-20 g of 50% glucose (dextrose) intravenously A subsequent glucose infusion (or food, if patient is able to eat) is often needed, depending upon the cause of the hypoglycemia
- 50. ADA 2015 -HYPOGLYCEMIA Individuals at risk for hypoglycemia should be asked about symptomatic and asymptomatic hypoglycemia at each encounter. C Ongoing assessment of cognitive function is suggested with increased vigilance for hypoglycemia by the clinician, patient, and caregivers if low cognition and/or declining cognition is found. B
- 51. ADA 2015 -HYPOGLYCEMIA Glucose (15–20 g) is the preferred treatment for the conscious individual with hypoglycemia, although any form of CHO that contains glucose may be used 15-minutes after treatment, if SMBG shows continued hypoglycemia, the treatment should be repeated. Once SMBG returns to normal, the individual should consume a meal or snack to prevent recurrence of hypoglycemia. E
- 52. ADA 2015 -HYPOGLYCEMIA Glucagon Prescribe for all patients with increased risk of severe hypoglycemia Keep it handy !! Make sure about : Proper storage /Refrigerator/ No direct light / Expiration date
- 53. ADA 2015 -HYPOGLYCEMIA Glucagon Caregivers or family members (not limited to health care professionals) Should be instructed on its proper mixing and administer immediately Glucagon can cause vomiting Risk of aspiration when unconscious Keep patient on his side
- 54. ADA 2015 -HYPOGLYCEMIA Hypoglycemia unawareness or one or more episodes of severe hypoglycemia should trigger reevaluation of the treatment regimen. E Action: Raise their glycemic targets to avoid further hypoglycemia for at least several weeks Aiming to partially reverse hypoglycemia unawareness and reduce risk of future episodes. A
- 55. HYPOGLYCEMIA MANAGEMENT Address underlying cause & Interveneto prevent recurrence
- 56. HYPOGLYCEMIA MANAGEMENT Verify etiology &Prevent Diet Medication Safe activities Precautions : ID Be equipped :CHO /Glucagon ….. Educate …Educate …Educate
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- 58. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE HOME MESSAGES Allepisodes of an abnormally low plasma glucose that expose the individual to harm) ; PG <70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) Occurs in both type 1 DM and patients with type 2 DM (Insulin and SU …highest risk)
- 59. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE HOME MESSAGES Hypoglycemiacan occur at any level of glycemia, but the risk increases with more intensive therapy It is a major limiting factor for intensive DM control Hypoglycemia : Cost / M &M
- 60. HYPOGLYCEMIA TAKE HOME MESSAGES Know the risk factors /setting Beware of nocturnal , exercise-induced and unawareness forms Treat and try to prevent recurrence Educate your self , your patients and their families
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Editor's Notes
- #2 This guideline offers best practice advice on the care of people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
- #5 This cut-off value has been debated, with some favoring a value of <63 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L) to avoid overclassification of hypoglycemia in asymptomatic patients For Non Diabetics : < 50 mg/dl(< 2.8 mmol/L)
- #8 The brain relies almost exclusively on glucose as a fuel, but cannot synthesize or store it
- #13 Severe hypoglycemia – An event requiring the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon or other resuscitative actions is classified as a severe hypoglycemic event. Plasma glucose measurements may not be available during such an event, but neurological recovery attributable to restoration of plasma glucose to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by a low plasma glucose concentration. Documented symptomatic hypoglycemia – An event during which typical symptoms of hypoglycemia are accompanied by a measured (typically with a monitor or with a validated glucose sensor) plasma glucose concentration ≤70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) is classified as a documented symptomatic hypoglycemic event. Asymptomatic hypoglycemia – Asymptomatic hypoglycemia is classified as an event not accompanied by typical symptoms of hypoglycemia but with a measured plasma glucose concentration of ≤70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). Probable symptomatic hypoglycemia – Probable symptomatic hypoglycemia is classified as an event during which typical symptoms of hypoglycemia are not accompanied by a plasma glucose determination (but that was presumably caused by a plasma glucose concentration ≤70 mg/dL [3.9 mmol/L]). Relative hypoglycemia – Relative hypoglycemia is classified as an event during which the person with diabetes reports typical symptoms of hypoglycemia, and interprets those as indicative of hypoglycemia, but with a measured plasma glucose concentration >70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). This category reflects the fact that patients with chronically poor glycemic control can experience symptoms of hypoglycemia at plasma glucose levels >70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) as glucose levels decline into the physiological range.
- #14 Severe hypoglycemia – An event requiring the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon or other resuscitative actions is classified as a severe hypoglycemic event. Plasma glucose measurements may not be available during such an event, but neurological recovery attributable to restoration of plasma glucose to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by a low plasma glucose concentration. Documented symptomatic hypoglycemia – An event during which typical symptoms of hypoglycemia are accompanied by a measured (typically with a monitor or with a validated glucose sensor) plasma glucose concentration ≤70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) is classified as a documented symptomatic hypoglycemic event. Asymptomatic hypoglycemia – Asymptomatic hypoglycemia is classified as an event not accompanied by typical symptoms of hypoglycemia but with a measured plasma glucose concentration of ≤70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). Probable symptomatic hypoglycemia – Probable symptomatic hypoglycemia is classified as an event during which typical symptoms of hypoglycemia are not accompanied by a plasma glucose determination (but that was presumably caused by a plasma glucose concentration ≤70 mg/dL [3.9 mmol/L]). Relative hypoglycemia – Relative hypoglycemia is classified as an event during which the person with diabetes reports typical symptoms of hypoglycemia, and interprets those as indicative of hypoglycemia, but with a measured plasma glucose concentration >70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). This category reflects the fact that patients with chronically poor glycemic control can experience symptoms of hypoglycemia at plasma glucose levels >70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) as glucose levels decline into the physiological range.
- #22 Risk of hypoglycemia is more related to treatment used rather than to the A1c level; i.E : Metformin or TLC have very low risk or none Vs SU / insulin …even with same A1c of 6.8%
- #24 Alcohol use (which suppresses hepatic glucose production)
- #27 Alcohol use (which suppresses hepatic glucose production)
- #38 These estimates are based on ADAG data of ~2,700 glucose measurements over 3 months per A1C measurement in 507 adults with type 1, type 2, and no diabetes. The correlation between A1C and average glucose was 0.92. A calculator for converting A1C results into estimated average glucose (eAG), in either mg/dl or mmol/l, is available at http://professional.diabetes.org/GlucoseCalculator.aspx.
- #45 8 pieces of Lifesavers candy, 2 tbsp of raisins, 7 small gumdrops, fruit juice Regular soda. 1 cup of fat-free milk, 1 tbsp of hone y or corn syrup and 2 tbsp of jam. Glucose tablets are useful for relieving a low blood sugar attack, as well. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5649280_eat-low-blood-sugar.html
- #58 8 pieces of Lifesavers candy, 2 tbsp of raisins, 7 small gumdrops, fruit juice or regular soda. You should keep a supply of these foods in the car in your purse or pockets and at the office. If you experience an attack at home, other foods that help increase your blood sugar include 1 cup of fat-free milk, 1 tbsp of honey or corn syrup and 2 tbsp of jam. Glucose tablets are useful for relieving a low blood sugar attack, as well. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5649280_eat-low-blood-sugar.html