Medical Attention Needed For Hypoglycemia

http://lvhn.org/Healthy_You_ Magazine/March_April

"If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar level whenever you have symptoms of low blood sugar. If your blood sugar is low (70 mg/dL), you need to treat yourself right away.

Eat something that has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Examples are:

• 3 glucose tablets
• A 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fruit juice or regular, non-diet soda
• 5 or 6 hard candies
• 1 tablespoon sugar, plain or dissolved in water
• 1 tablespoon honey or syrup

Wait about 15 minutes before eating any more. Be careful not to over-treat by eating too much. This can cause high blood sugar and weight gain.

Persons with severe hypoglycemia are treated with glucose injections or the hormone glucogan. Immediate treatment is needed to prevent serious complications or death."

**See a doctor if you develop any symptoms described (See Symptoms page under Hypoglycemia) and do as prescribed
**If that doesn't work, try any of the quick fix meals above.
**Remember to not continue eating, wait 15 minutes
**If the hypoglycemic episode has progressed to the point at which the patient cannot or will not take anything by mouth, more drastic measures will be needed. In many cases, a family member or roommate can be trained in the use of glucagon.

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