1. Topics
  2. Diabetes
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia

Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia

Loading the player...

 Endocrinologist, discusses Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia.

 Endocrinologist, discusses Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia.

199439 Views
Video transcript

Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, MD, FRCPC, FACE, Endocrinologist, discusses Preventing and Treating Hypoglycemia.

Presenter: Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON

Local Practitioners: Endocrinologist

Premier Practitioners

Dr. Amish Parikh

Dr. Amish Parikh

MD, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
Dr. Bruce Perkins

Dr. Bruce Perkins

MD, MPH, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
Dr. Samantha Sandler

Dr. Samantha Sandler

Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON

97-100 People got two or more of these video questions wrong... ( 235 participated.)

Hypoglycemia Prevention - Video Quiz

Questions
 
True
False
1

Hypoglycemia is very common in diabetic patients taking insulin and can effect up to 87% of type 1 and 43% of type 2 diabetic patients. That’s nearly all of type 1 and half of type 2 diabetics.

2

Many patients taking insulin are unaware that they are experiencing the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

3

Hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of insulin treatment.

4

Having a hypoglycemic event has not been shown to affect the way a patient subsequently manages their diabetes.

5

Preventing hypoglycemia can be achieved through regular counselling, keeping an accurate log of blood sugars, proper dosing of insulin and most importantly, choosing the right insulin for each patient.

6

If patients experience any symptoms of hypoglycemia, they should see their health care practitioner a soon as possible for a review.

7

Hypoglycemia is not a barrier to achieving good glycemic control.

Action Plan - Preventing Hypoglycemia

Action Plan - Preventing Hypoglycemia ( 1100 engaged.)

Open and print the educational action plan for conversation with your Healthcare provider.

Action Plan - Preventing Hypoglycemia

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Partner Sites: Heart Failure NOW, Diabetes NOW, Family Practice NOW, Rheumatology NOW, Orthopedics NOW, Diabetic Retinopathy NOW, Smart Food NOW, NOW Health Network, Glaucoma NOW, Physiotherapy NOW Prostate Cancer NOW Obesity NOW
Copyright © 2024 NOWHealth Network Corp
The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use of this site is subject to our disclaimer and privacy policy.
QA Chat