Under what condition does a patient need to become a drip of glucose? Till when does a patient need to be given glucose? how does the glucose help the patient to recover
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Glucose drip must be given to patients in the case of dehydration, low blood sugar levels and inability in swallowing food.
Glucose must be given till the patient recovers from low sugar levels and starts taking normal food.
Glucose can help patients to recover from diabetes or other weaknesses by balancing their sugar and carbohydrate levels.
A patient should be given glucose drip when he is dehydrated. Glucose drip is also given when the patient is unable to take his food orally.
Dehydration occurs when water and electrolytes are lost during diarrhea. 'Drip of Glucose' can be referred either to Intravenous infusion of Dextrose (which is a biologically active form of Glucose) or to any Intravenous Fluid. As glucose is the necessary substance to provide energy, it should be given as drips until the person is able to recover from illness completely and eat his food without difficulty.