Hypoglycemia Care.

Shin,  Uoonjeong

doi:2015.16.2.130

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 16(2); 2015 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2015;16(2):130-134.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2015.16.2.130 Published online June 30, 2015.

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Hypoglycemia Care.

Uoonjeong Shin

Diabetes Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. wear13@hanmail.net

Abstract

Hypoglycemia is one barrier in providing optimal glycemic control in diabetes patients, and ironically the risk factors for hypoglycemia tend to be higher in patients with poor glycemic control. Severe hypoglycemia is common among patients with diabetes across all levels of glycemic control. Identifying causes, symptoms, and optimal treatment, as well as changing unsafe behaviors are ways to avoid severe hypoglycemic events. There is potential for harm from hypoglycemia, so re-education to treat and prevent hypoglycemia should be instituted, in accordance with current practice guidelines. Personalized attention is warranted, especially for patients receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents who may not have been properly educated or may need re-education regarding hypoglycemia.

Key Words: Diabetes, Education, Hypoglycemia