Low Blood Sugar 
LOW BLOOD SUGAR
Anyone who takes insulin shots or diabetes pills can have a low blood sugar. Low blood sugar is also called hypoglycemia or insulin shock.
Causes of Low Blood Sugar * too much insulin or too many diabetes pills * too little food * skipping meals or snacks * too much exercise
Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
If you have low blood sugar, you may feel a warning sign. You may be: * shaky * dizzy * hungry * sweaty * crabby * confused
You may have: * a fast heart beat * blurry vision * a headache
Treating Low Blood Sugar
If you have low blood sugar feelings, eat or drink something fast. These are foods you can eat if you think your blood sugar is low: * 15 grams of carbohydrates * 3-4 glucose tablets * 4-6 ounces of fruit juice or regular soda * 6-10 hard candies * 2-3 teaspoons of honey or sugar
It is important to carry hard candies, glucose tablets, sugar cubes with you in case you have a low blood sugar feeling.
After Treating your Low Blood Sugar
Check your blood sugar 15 minutes after eating to make sure it has gone up above 70 mg/dl. If your blood sugar has not gone up, eat the same high sugar food again. Once your blood sugar is over 100 mg/dl have a snack of milk and bread or crackers to keep it up. If your blood sugar remains low, call the doctor. Remember low blood sugars are a medical emergency and can be dangerous.
Prevention of Low Blood Sugar * avoid delays in meal timing and eat a meal or snack appropriately every 4-5h (while awake) * don’t skip meals * increase food intake before exercise if blood glucose is less than 100mg/dl * check blood glucose regularly * identification of safe modifications of insulin doses consistent with management plan * carry a form of fast-acting sugar at all times * wear a medic alert bracelet * teach family, friends, and coworkers about signs of low blood sugar and
Anyone who takes insulin shots or diabetes pills can have a low blood sugar. Low blood sugar is also called hypoglycemia or insulin shock.
Causes of Low Blood Sugar * too much insulin or too many diabetes pills * too little food * skipping meals or snacks * too much exercise
Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
If you have low blood sugar, you may feel a warning sign. You may be: * shaky * dizzy * hungry * sweaty * crabby * confused
You may have: * a fast heart beat * blurry vision * a headache
Treating Low Blood Sugar
If you have low blood sugar feelings, eat or drink something fast. These are foods you can eat if you think your blood sugar is low: * 15 grams of carbohydrates * 3-4 glucose tablets * 4-6 ounces of fruit juice or regular soda * 6-10 hard candies * 2-3 teaspoons of honey or sugar
It is important to carry hard candies, glucose tablets, sugar cubes with you in case you have a low blood sugar feeling.
After Treating your Low Blood Sugar
Check your blood sugar 15 minutes after eating to make sure it has gone up above 70 mg/dl. If your blood sugar has not gone up, eat the same high sugar food again. Once your blood sugar is over 100 mg/dl have a snack of milk and bread or crackers to keep it up. If your blood sugar remains low, call the doctor. Remember low blood sugars are a medical emergency and can be dangerous.
Prevention of Low Blood Sugar * avoid delays in meal timing and eat a meal or snack appropriately every 4-5h (while awake) * don’t skip meals * increase food intake before exercise if blood glucose is less than 100mg/dl * check blood glucose regularly * identification of safe modifications of insulin doses consistent with management plan * carry a form of fast-acting sugar at all times * wear a medic alert bracelet * teach family, friends, and coworkers about signs of low blood sugar and