Understanding, Identifying and Treating Hypoglycaemic Crisis

Understanding, Identifying and Treating Hypoglycaemic Crisis

This lecture discusses hypoglycaemia and diabetes mellitus. It details what a hypoglycaemic crisis is and how to identify a patient experiencing such an event. The relationship between insulin and hypoglycaemic attacks is analysed. The treatment of a person undergoing a hypoglycaemic crisis using a number of differing scenarios is included. The importance and rationale for using glucose as a treatment is described. Atypical and typical symptomotology is also included. This is an interactive, informative and practical session.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Diabetes mellitus and insulin
• Hypoglycaemic crisis
• Hypoglycaemia: Understanding, identifying and treating
• Glucose – blood – endocrine system
• Glucagon and the Liver

Michelle Robins is a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 16 years experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. Michelle currently works as a Diabetes Nurse Educator (DNE) in rural Victoria. Her past employment has involved working in diabetes care and education within large and small, public and private hospitals, and community settings. Michelle’s comprehensive and varied practice is reflected in her depth of knowledge and understanding of diabetes. Michelle Robins is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes.

Speaker name: Michelle Robins
Recorded: 21 & 22 April 2010
Listening time: 24 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Responding to hypo / hyperglycaemic episodes
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Professional Reviews:

good updated information for hypos,glucose is first line management,clear information. Jennifer Wood.

Excellent!!!! 

enjoyed this audio publication.  Learnt which oral medications will not contribute to a hypo event.  Learnt that juice (for example) is not the right thing to give for hypos.  Glucose in various forms is what should be given.  Other very informative information.