Hyperglycemia
Definition of hyperglycemia/ blood glucose ranges/ signs and symptoms
Definition of hypoglycemia/ blood glucose ranges/ signs and symptoms
- What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose?
- Which insulin cannot be mixed with any other insulin?
Complete the following table for a quick reference as you prepare to administer insulin:
| Types | Onset | Peak | Duration |
| Rapid Acting | |||
| 1.Apidra | |||
| 2.Humalog | |||
| Short acting | |||
| 1.Novolin R | |||
| 2.Humulin R | |||
| Intermediate acting | |||
| 1.Novolin N | |||
| 2.Humulin N | |||
| Mixtures | |||
| 1.Humalog 50/50 | |||
| 2.Novolog 70/30 | |||
| 3.Humalog 75/25 | |||
| Long acting | |||
| 1.Lantus |
Your patient is a type 2 diabetic who presents with shaking, confusion, and nausea. You check her blood sugar and found the results to be 90mg/dl. What intervention would you anticipate for her and why?
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