What exactly is the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
What are some of the signs and symptoms that a regular education teacher should be looking for? Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar and conversely, hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. a. Symptoms of high blood sugar are thirst, dry mouth, excessive urination, lethargy, and decreased ability to concentrate. b. Low blood sugar may have some similar symptoms as above, with sleepiness and an inability to focus. Persons with low blood sugar can become combative, yell or use language they normally wouldn’t, be very confused, and “not make any sense.” The physical signs can be sweating, and shaking, rapid heart rate, a glassy-eyed look or blank stare. Frequently, a person with diabetes will have the same warning signs or actions each time, so asking the individual about his or her usual low blood sugar episode will help identify when this person is experiencing hypo- or hyperglycemia. Severe repeated hypoglycemia leads to the inability for the person to recognize an oncoming episode, may lead to s
