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RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF LOW
BLOOD SUGAR
eople who have diabetes may or if you don’t eat on time. If you took too much insulin, it is called an
have times when their blood use insulin and take too much, this insulin reaction. Most people who
Psugar level is too low. This may also cause low blood sugar. Low take insulin have insulin reactions at
can happen if you exercise more blood sugar is called hypoglycemia. some time. Signs of hypoglycemia or
than usual, if you don’t eat enough If hypoglycemia occurs because you an insulin reaction are listed below.
Feeling very tired Frequent yawning Being unable to speak or Loss of muscle Sweating
think clearly coordination
Twitching Seizures Suddenly feeling like Becoming very pale Loss of consciousness
you’re going to pass out
People who have diabetes should reaction. The following are examples acting carbohydrate, or if monitoring
carry at least 15 grams of a fast-acting of quick sources of energy that can shows that your blood sugar level is
carbohydrate with them at all times relieve the symptoms. If you don’t feel still too low, have another 15 grams
in case of hypoglycemia or an insulin better 15 minutes after having a fast- of a fast-acting carbohydrate.
Nondiet soda Fruit juice Fruit Milk Candy Glucose tablets
½ to ¾ cup ½ cup Two tablespoons One cup Five Lifesavers Three tablets
of raisins (5g each)
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