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Low Blood Sugar

Low blood sugar occurs when your blood sugar level falls below 70.

When could that happen?

Low blood glucose can occur if:

1

Skipped a meal or snack.



2

Ate less food than usual.


3

Be more physically active than usual.


4

Took too much insulin.


Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar include:

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Tremors and shaking


Feeling nervous and anxious


Increased sweating


Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)


Extreme hunger



Paleness of the face



Poor vision



Nightmares or screaming during sleep



Tingling of the lips, tongue and cheeks



Feeling dizzy



What should you do?


15-15-15 Rule Eat 15 grams of simple sugars such as: 1 tablespoon of sugar dissolved in a cup of water, a tablespoon of honey, half a cup of juice, to raise your blood sugar level, then check your blood sugar after 15 minutes. If your blood sugar is still below 70, eat another serving and wait another 15 minutes for it to rise.


Once your blood sugar returns to normal (above 70), have a snack to make sure it doesn't drop again.


For example:

One slice of toast with tuna or eggs, a tablespoon of cheese, one apple, or a cup of whole milk.