What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?
Check your blood sugar if you have any of the following signs and symptoms: • More thirsty than usual. • Passing more urine than usual. • More hungry than usual. • Blurred vision. What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? Check your blood sugar if you have any of the following signs and symptoms: • Sweaty. • Headache. • Heart is beating very fast. • Feel dizzy, faint (lightheaded), shaky or confused. • Seizures. How do I keep a record of my blood sugar levels? Write down your blood sugar level each time you test it. Write down the date, the (time) of the test (including if it was before or after a meal), and the result. Write down the time you took your insulin or diabetes pills. Record the kind and amount of insulin you used, or the kind of insulin pill, and how many you took. Write comments about anything that may have made your blood sugar level go up or down. Blood sugar can be affected by exercise, eating more or less than usual, or stress. Bring this record with you every
