Hypoglycemia

IF YOU HAVE LOW BLOOD SUGAR, WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1. Check your blood sugar.
2. If less than 70 mg/d, eat 15 grams of fast acting carbohydrate.
   • If your glucose is under 55 mg/dl, double amount of carbohydrate.
3. WAIT 15 MINUTES, then recheck your blood glucose level.
   • If it's still under 70 mg/dL repeat number 2 above, and check your blood glucose again in 15 minutes.
4. Once your blood glucose is above 70 mg/dL, if your next meal is more than 15 minutes away, eat a carbohydrate snack.
5. Evaluate the possible cause of your low blood glucose.
   • Too little food or late meal?
   • Extra exercise?
   • Too much insulin?
     

PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DIABETES ARE DIFFERENT. NOT EVERYONE WILL REACT THE SAME WAY!!!!! THESE ARE GENERAL SYMPTOMS AND PROCEDURES ONLY!