Diabetics have to prevent an acute complication as a driver, otherwise it is more dangerous

Usually we always hear people advocate "don't drink and drive", but have we paid attention to the occurrence of hypoglycemia on the road by diabetics, which may lead to the same consequences and become "road killers".

Diabetics low sugar risk

Mr. Wang is 40 years old and a taxi driver. He has been diabetic for 6 years. He takes insulin NovoSharp 30 in the morning and 18 in the evening and 16 units in the evening. I also don't have the habit of monitoring blood sugar regularly, and occasionally feel flustered and trembling hands, which will be relieved by eating something quickly, and I don't take it seriously. Several times when I was driving on the road, I started sweating, my body was straight, and I felt dizzy, which almost caused an accident every time. The most frightening time was when he lost control of the steering wheel, and the car rushed directly onto the curb and onto the sidewalk... His family members were worried that he would have another accident, so they insisted on sending him to the hospital. Unable to be as stubborn as his family members, Mr. Wang came to the Diabetes Hospital to see what's going on...

In view of Mr. Wang's situation, after consultation with experts, several analysis points are given:

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Because Mr. Wang has never done diabetes-related examinations systematically, the islet function and blood sugar control level are unknown, so the blind abuse of insulin leads to frequent hypoglycemia. "Driving when blood sugar is too high or too low is equivalent to drinking and driving". Therefore, it is generally believed that diabetic patients are not suitable for driving when their blood sugar is not stable.

Mr. Wang has a medical history of more than 5 years, and he is easily accompanied by diabetic neuropathy. With the prolongation of the course of the disease, some warning symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients, such as dizziness, sweating, and palpitations, will gradually become less obvious, so that they May become unconscious directly without any warning, causing traffic accidents.

Sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents combined with insulin hypoglycemia greatly increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Irregular diet and work and rest lead to large fluctuations in blood sugar.

According to the analysis of Mr. Wang's specific situation, we provided him with diabetes-related education and warned him how to deal with hypoglycemia:

Diabetics get ready

People with diabetes should prepare accordingly before driving and bring at least the following items: blood glucose meter, sugar cubes or drinks, and other items that may be needed. Many people with diabetes may think that if hypoglycemia occurs, they have time to stop and eat. But in fact, it is too late, so it is very necessary to bring some foods that can quickly raise blood sugar, such as candy and sugary drinks. Once you feel very hungry, your heart beats faster, your hands shake and your vision is blurred, and you can't control the steering wheel, it is a symptom of hypoglycemia. You should stop immediately, take out a blood glucose meter for testing, and then replenish food and drinks. You can continue driving after the symptoms are relieved and your blood sugar returns to normal.

disease diabetes impact

When driving, you must pay attention to your physical condition. If you have a cold, you should be more cautious, because these diseases can cause blood sugar instability. If diabetic patients have the following conditions, it is best not to drive. One is heart disease; the other is that there are complications in the lower limbs, which can affect the stepping on the accelerator and brake; the third is combined with eye diseases; the fourth is the injection of large doses of insulin, because it is easy to cause blood sugar fluctuations; the fifth is that it is not recommended for diabetics to drive for a long time , First, excessive fatigue affects reaction and judgment, and second, long-distance driving will cause blood sugar fluctuations.

Diabetic Nutrition + Exercise

Medical nutrition therapy and exercise therapy for diabetes are the basic measures to control hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes. Drug therapy should be used when diet and exercise cannot make blood sugar reach the target. It is necessary to choose a hypoglycemic drug suitable for oneself under the guidance of a doctor according to the patient's condition.

Blood glucose monitoring for diabetics

Blood glucose monitoring is an important part of diabetes management. Regular monitoring of blood glucose can effectively assess the degree of glucose metabolism disorder in patients and formulate a reasonable hypoglycemic plan. If blood sugar is poor, fingertip blood sugar should be monitored 4-7 times a day.

I believe that under the joint care of our medical staff, Mr. Wang will soon be able to work safely, live a healthy life, and give his family more peace of mind! Of course, the above also applies to more drivers with diabetes.