Hypo or Hypa
Here at HypoHypa we aim to develop an online teenage community for teenagers with diabetes (type 1), we want you to become active in our community and meet new diabetic online friends.
Hypo or Hypa?
Hypo or Hypa is what the site is all about! Hypo refers to hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) and hypa refers to hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar level), its simple! The two terms are commonly refered to as Hypo and Hypa in terms of every day life, its simple and easy to say, define and remember.
What is 'Hypo'?
Hypo is a shortened term for the condition hypoglycaemia which refers to the low concentration of sugar in the blood. When a hypo occurs it is necessary to treat the condition before it worsens, if the condition is untreated the person may fall into a Diabetic Coma. The condition can be treated by consuming a high in sugar product such as a glucose energy bar. If a severe hypo occurs (where the person falls into a coma) it is necessary to call for emergency help, as well as using (if) prescribed Glucagon kit which will raise the blood sugar levels if the person has collapsed into a coma.
What is 'Hypa'?
Hypa is a shortened term for the condition hyperglycaemia which refers to the high concentration of sugar in the blood. When the blood glucose levels are in a hypa condition it is necessary to do something about it, which is all based upon the severity of the case. If the individuals blood glucose levels are extremely high it will be necessary to take Fast or Ultra Fast acting insulin to treat the condition, the number of units depend on the severity of an individual, but it is reccommended you contact your Diabetic Specialist concerning the number of units you should take (if any).
Complications of being Hypa (Hyperglycaemia) all the time
If your blood glucose levels are persistently high, in a hypa state the effects of this can be quite dramatic to nearly all areas of your body, it can include:
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The Central Nervous System
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Teeth and Gums
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Sexual organs
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Kidneys
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Vision
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Cardiovascular (the heart and blood vessels)
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Musculoskeletal (the muscles and skeleton)
Achieving a good control of your blood glucose levels, and keeping them as close to normal as possible can prevent or slow diabetic related complications from occuring.