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Review Article | Volume-3 Issue-2 (Call for Paper) (Mar-Apr, 2025) | Published: 13 Mar, 2025
Understanding Post-Dialysis Hypoglycaemia: Causes, Symptoms and Solutions
Ajit Pal Singh, Rahul Saxena, Suyash Saxena
Abstract

Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for failing kidneys which may cause hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar. This is due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of glucose (the body's fuel) in traditional dialysis solutions, the loss of some blood sugar during the dialysis process, and the prevalence of diabetes among dialysis patients, which affects the body's response to low sugar levels. Symptoms range from slight tremors to a possibly lethal coma. Fortunately, collaborative techniques exist to reduce the danger. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential for early detection. In some circumstances, healthcare experts may administer glucose-containing dialysis solutions or change diabetes medicines to prevent excessive decreases. Dietary modifications play an important influence. Focusing on complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains and vegetables, offers a long and consistent stream of glucose into the bloodstream, whereas limiting simple carbohydrates, such as sugary drinks, reduces blood sugar spikes and crashes. Open communication between patients and healthcare professionals is essential. Discussing pre-dialysis meals, medication changes, and any symptoms allows patients to become active partners in their care. Healthcare providers and patients can work together to provide a safe dialysis experience that reduces the risk of hypoglycaemia by testing blood sugar regularly, investigating glucose-containing solutions, modifying medications, and eating a balanced meal rich in complex carbs.

Keywords: Dialysis, Kidney failure, Hypoglycaemia, Glucose, Tremors.

Greenfort International Journal of Applied Medical Science by Greenfort International Publisher is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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