1. Managing the Highs and Lows of Type 2 Diabetes

2. Hyperglycemia

3. Reasons Hyperglycemia Can Occur Diabetes medicine ─ Incorrect dosage ─ Taken at wrong time ─ Out-of-date Eating too much Less active More stress Illness

4. Common Signs of Hyperglycemia Extreme thirst Frequent urination Blurry vision Feeling tired for no apparent reason Feeling strange

5. Ketosis

6. Signs of Ketosis No appetite Upset stomach Fruity breath Difficulty breathing Extreme thirst Dry mouth Frequent urination Flushed skin Blurred vision Fever

7. Ways To Treat Hyperglycemia Light exercise Insulin supplement Call medical team if blood sugar is over 350 two times in a row

8. Hypoglycemia

9. Reasons Hypoglycemia Can Occur Too much diabetes medicine Too little to eat Too much activity Too much alcohol

10. Signs of Mild Hypoglycemia Shakiness Heart palpitations Sweating Chills Clamminess Nervousness Anxiety Rapid heart beat Dizziness Hunger

11. Signs of More Serious Hypoglycemia Headache Irritability Mood changes Blurred vision Drowsiness Nausea Confusion Poor concentration Nightmares Tingling; numbness of tongue and lips