Quick Facts for Coaches - Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. This can result in Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia.

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Causes: Too little food, too much insulin or diabetes medicine, or extra exercise
Onset: Sudden, may progress to shock
Blood sugar: Below 70 mg/dL. Normal range: 70-115 mg/dL

Symptoms:
Shaking
Sweating
Anxious
Dizziness
Hunger
Fast Heartbeat
Impaired Vision
Weakness, Fatigue
Headache
Irritable

What Can You Do?
Drink a cup of orange juice or milk or eat several hard candies
Test Blood Sugar
Within 30 minutes after symptoms go away, eat a snack such as a sandwich
and glass of milk
If symptoms don't stop, CALL YOUR DOCTOR!

Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
Causes: Too much food, too little insulin, illness or stress.
Onset: Gradual, may progress to diabetic coma.
Blood sugar: Above 200 mg/dL. Normal range: 70-115 mg/dL

Symptoms:
Extreme Thirst
Frequent Urination
Nausea
Blurred Vision
Hunger
Drowsiness
Dry Skin

What Can You Do?
Test blood sugar
If over 250mg/dL for several tests, CALL YOUR DOCTOR!