Review on the cognition of hypoglycemia in community diabetic patients

VernacularTitle:社区糖尿病患者对低血糖认知情况的研究现状
Author: Jianying DONG ¹ ; Xiuqi QIAO ; Xu FENG ; Renfei ZHANG ; Lixin GUO ; Qi PAN
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1. 北京医院内分泌科　国家老年医学中心　中国医学科学院老年医学研究院，北京　100730
Keywords: Diabetes; Hypoglycemia; Community; Cognition
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(10):1106-1111
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Hypoglycemia can lead to physical and psychological disorders, which are associated with a decrease in quality of life and an increase in mortality risk. Compared to those hospitalized, homebound and community patients have a higher incidence of hypoglycemia and are more vulnerable to the disorders. Hypoglycemia is preventable and treatable, timely intervention can preserve physical well-being of patients and reduce the mortality risk. This article reviews the incidence of hypoglycemia in community diabetic patients, and the knowledge and awareness of patients about hypoglycemia, including the onset inducement, symptoms, hazards, coping and prevention, to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.