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Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Intravenous Glucose
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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In people with diabetes who take medication that lowers blood sugar, a snack or drink containing sugar will raise the blood glucose level. Try to drink no more than 4 ounces of juice or sugar soda. You should see an immediate improvement in sympto...
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Children with diabetes who exhibit symptoms of hypoglycemia should check their blood glucose levels on a home glucose meter immediately. If levels are 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) or lower, they should take 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., g...
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Treatment of the immediate symptoms of hypoglycemia can include eating sugar. For example, a patient can eat a piece of candy, drink milk, or drink fruit juice. Glucose tablets can be used by patients, especially those who are diabetic. Effective ...
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