Diabetes and low blood glucose
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Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blood glucose | refers to the amount of glucose in your blood. The glucose comes from anything you eat and drink. |
| Carbohydrates | are the body's main energy source. They are called carbohydrates because, at the chemical level, they contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. |
| DVLA | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a government agency holding driver and vehicle records. |
| Hypoglycemia | Hypoglycemia commonly referred to in this resource as 'Hypo' is a condition that occurs when the sugar levels in your blood are too low. Hypo's occur when blood glucose levels fall below 4 mmol/L. |
Resources
| Resource Title | |
|---|---|
| NHS Choices diabetes | A National Health Service (NHS) website, looking at both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. |
| Diabetes UK | Diabetes UK, are the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. |
| Nice - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence | All NICE products on diabetes. Includes any guidance, advice, NICE Pathways and quality standards. |
Learning outcomes
By completing this resource you will be able to:
- have a greater understanding about blood glucose
- discover why the finger prick test is important for people with diabetes
This resource was developed by:
Renee Page - Retired Consultant Endocrinologist
Dawn Jameson - Commissioning Manager – Long Term Conditions
Nottingham NHS trust team:
Ella Kay, Sarah Kay, Susan McArdle, Clare Soar
University of Nottingham - Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences - Helm team:
Heather Wharrad - Professor of e-Learning and Health Informatics
Michael Taylor, Andrew Lee, Lydia Jones, Kamila Januszewicz, Amanda Hill, Shahwar Jiwani
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