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128 Chapter 10
Precautions - hyperglycemia
To help prevent hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), routinely fol-
low these precautionary steps:
1. Know the symptoms of hyperglycemia and NEVER ignore these
symptoms, no matter how mild they are:
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Fatigue
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Hunger
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Excessive Thirst
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Blurred Vision
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Frequent Urination
2. Always carry insulin and syringes, BG test strips and meter, and
urine ketone test strips, in case of a high blood glucose.
3. Monitor your blood glucose frequently, at least four times a
day.
4. If your blood glucose is above your bedtime target level, check
your blood glucose during the night. Discuss this level with
your healthcare professional.