Being a nurse, I have learned a lot about different disease, but Diabetes is something that touches close to my heart, since my Grandpa passed away from this diease at the age of 79. Understanding the importance of glucose levels in diabetic patients is something that is crucial for a healthy lifestyle as a diabetic. In humans a normal insulin level is between 70-110. Anywhere below or above this level can lead to severe effects on the body, and even death.
I have seen a patient with a glucose level as low as 34, and they appeared in a comatose state, most likely near death. In a case this extreme an immediate dose of intramuscular glucose is administered as a fast acting way to increase the glucose level in the blood and 911 is always called to come and evaluate. The patient is usually then transferred to the E.R. for monitoring, because levels this low can affect other vital organs, such as the pancreas and kidneys,which can lead to long term effects, such as kidney failure, which in time will lead to death.
Learning more about glucose and insulin is something that is extremely useful in every day life!
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