Module 2 - Blood Glucose
In this module, you'll learn about blood glucose and why it is so important for diabetes health. Topics will include what counts as a high or low blood glucose result, how to treat them, and how to stay within a certain blood glucose "target range".​
Target Blood Glucose
In this video, you'll learn about the target blood glucose range and why it's important to diabetes health.​
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What is Hypoglycemia?
​In this video, you'll learn what a low blood glucose is, what symptoms it involves, and what happens if the blood glucose is not corrected.
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How to Treat Hypoglycemia
In this video, you'll learn about the "Rule of 15" which we use to correct low blood glucose results. We'll also talk about situations where it might be necessary to take more urgent action to bring blood glucose up to a safe level.
Nightime Hypoglycemia
In this video, we'll give you tips on managing blood glucose before bedtime and when it's important to check blood glucose overnight in case of a nighttime low.
What is Hyperglycemia?
In this video, you'll learn what a high blood glucose is, what symptoms it involves, and what happens if the blood glucose is not corrected.
How to Treat Hyperglycemia
In this video, you'll learn the basics of calculating a Correction Dose of insulin to bring down a high blood glucose. Correction Doses will be covered further in Module 5, Insulin.
Checking for Ketones
In this video, you'll learn what ketones are, when and how to check for them, and what to do if they are present.
How to Administer Glucagon/Baqsimi/Gvoke
In the event that a child needs emergency glucose to raise their blood glucose dramatically, we advise following the steps of the manufacturer. Here are a few companies that manufacture emergency glucose products and their instructions.
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