hypoglycemia

Clinical manifestations (glucose <~55 mg/dL)

• CNS: headache, visual Δs, Δ MS, weakness, seizure, LOC (neuroglycopenic sx)
• Autonomic: diaphoresis, palpitations, tremor (adrenergic sx) Etiologies-hypoglycemia Evaluation in patients without diabetes- but have hypoglycemia Treatment
• Glucose tablets, paste, & fruit juice are first-line Rx for Pts who can take POs
• 25–50 g of D 50 IV; if no access, glucagon 0.5–1 mg IM or SC (side effect: N/V)