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Which of the following are NOT the warning signs of high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia)?

Thirsty all the time and dry mouth

Feeling very hungry and thirsty

Need to pee frequently

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If it is a serious case of high blood glucose, you may experience the following except:

Stomach pain and nausea

Breath that smells like alcohol

Feeling nervous

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What should you do if your blood glucose level is over 400mg/dl or 22 mmol/L?

Drink half cup of orange juice

Take short acting insulin immediately

Do more exercise

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You can get high blood glucose when you:

Skip insulin injection

Eat too much of carbohydrate food (example rice and sugary snacks)

All above are correct

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When your blood glucose is over 250 mg/dl (14.0 mmol/L), you should:

Drink lots of plain water and avoid strenuous exercise

Immediately eat a snack like bread or banana

Take one spoon of honey

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Too much glucose in the blood for long periods of time can damage:

Your nerves and blood vessels

Your eyes and kidney

All above are correct

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Hyperglycaemia can become very severe and lead to serious complications requiring emergency care such as:

Diarrhoea

Faint or loss of consciousness

Loss of voice

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