{"id":2130,"date":"2022-07-06T07:10:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T07:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2022-07-06T07:14:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T07:14:47","slug":"diabetic-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/diabetic-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Diabetic Shock and what you can do to prevent it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetic Shock is a life-threatening condition that often results from untreated Diabetes. It can occur when your blood sugar is too high, also known as hyperglycemia. If you fail to treat your hyperglycemia or bring it back to normal levels again, it can develop into Diabetic Shock. Symptoms of this condition include nausea, sweating, confusion and anxiety. If left untreated, you may enter a coma or even die from the condition. However, there are things you can do to prevent it in the first place. Learning more about what causes Diabetic Shock and ways to avoid it is a good way to help you manage Diabetes.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/diabetic-shock\/#What_is_Diabetic_Shock\" title=\"What is Diabetic Shock?\">What is Diabetic Shock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/diabetic-shock\/#How_to_recognise_Diabetic_Shock\" title=\"How to recognise Diabetic Shock\">How to recognise Diabetic Shock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/diabetic-shock\/#Warning_Signs\" title=\"Warning Signs\u00a0\">Warning Signs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/diabetic-shock\/#How_to_prevent_Diabetic_Shock\" title=\"How to prevent Diabetic Shock\u00a0\">How to prevent Diabetic Shock\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alloveradelaide.com.au\/diabetic-shock\/#In_the_end\" title=\"In the end\u00a0\">In the end\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Diabetic_Shock\"><\/span><strong>What is Diabetic Shock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diabetic Shock is a serious complication of Diabetes that is caused by very high blood sugar levels. When your blood sugar levels are too high, your body does not get enough glucose to fuel bodily functions. Diabetic Shock can lead to a Diabetic coma or death if left untreated. Symptoms of Diabetic Shock include dizziness, confusion, nausea, anxiety, sweating, and a weak but rapid pulse. If left untreated, Diabetic Shock can progress to a Diabetic coma. To learn more about Diabetic comas, check the information from the Victoria government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/diabetic-coma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Better Health<\/a> website for a more thorough look. While some glucose gets turned into energy for the body, the rest builds up in the bloodstream. Once blood glucose levels get too high, several things can happen. For example, high blood glucose can make you urinate more as your kidneys try to get rid of it. This can make you dehydrated, which can lead to other complications, such as Diabetic ketoacidosis. A build-up of glucose in the bloodstream can also cause your blood pressure to drop.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_recognise_Diabetic_Shock\"><\/span><strong>How to recognise Diabetic Shock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some early symptoms of Diabetic Shock include feeling lightheaded, dizziness and fainting. These are important warning signs that you may be experiencing hyperglycemia, so you must take them seriously. If left untreated, these early symptoms can progress to more severe ones, such as sweating, anxiety, confusion, nausea and blurred vision. As these symptoms become more severe, they can also lead to Diabetic Shock. In order to prevent Diabetic Shock, it is important to recognise the early signs and act quickly to bring your blood sugar levels back under control. Treatment for hyperglycemia can be as simple as eating a snack that contains carbohydrates, such as a slice of bread or a bowl of oats. If the more severe symptoms present themselves, you need to treat them with First Aid. If you don&#8217;t know what kind of First Aid is required, it would be best to learn under a skilled, qualified trainer. The best way to do that is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstaidpro.com.au\/course\/hltaid011\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a First Aid course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warning_Signs\"><\/span><strong>Warning Signs\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have Diabetes, you should be aware of the warning signs of Diabetic Shock. The best way to avoid Diabetic Shock is to recognise symptoms of high blood sugar and treat them immediately. Some warning signs of Diabetic Shock include sweating, change in mental state, nausea, blurred vision, faintness and a rapid pulse. If experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to check the blood sugar levels to see if they are too high. Diabetic Shock often occurs when a person with Diabetes does not eat enough throughout the day. This can lead to high blood sugar levels. Eating three meals and two snacks each day is important, so your blood sugar remains controlled.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prevent_Diabetic_Shock\"><\/span><strong>How to prevent Diabetic Shock\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diabetic Shock can be a life-threatening condition that results from high blood sugar levels in people with Diabetes. You can prevent Diabetic Shock in many ways, including eating healthy meals, exercising regularly and receiving regular medical care. Healthy meals can help prevent Diabetic Shock by controlling your blood sugar levels. It is recommended that people with Diabetes eat a healthy diet rich in fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. Exercising regularly also helps to prevent Diabetic Shock since it promotes blood flow and lowers blood pressure. You can also help prevent Diabetic Shock by receiving regular medical care and monitoring your blood sugar levels. If you have a friend with Diabetes but are stumped on what to get them? You can <a href=\"https:\/\/thegifthacker.com\/gifts-for-diabetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check gift ideas here<\/a> that are perfect for people with Type 1 or Type 2. diabetes! diabetes!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_end\"><\/span><strong>In the end\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Diabetic Shock is a serious condition, most people with Diabetes can avoid it if they receive the proper medical care. Eating healthy meals, exercising regularly, and receiving regular medical care are important to promote blood flow and reduce blood pressure. If you notice any of the early symptoms of hyperglycemia, it is important that you check your blood sugar levels to see if they are too high. If they are, you can quickly bring them back down to normal by eating a snack that contains carbohydrates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetic Shock is a life-threatening condition that often results from untreated Diabetes. It can occur when your blood sugar is too high, also known as hyperglycemia. If you fail to treat your hyperglycemia or bring it back to normal levels again, it can develop into Diabetic Shock. 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