Question 1

how low can your blood sugar go before you die?

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no precise answer: Most people start to "feel" the hypoglycemia at about 45-55. Symptoms are adrenaline (sweats, headache, palpitations, etc.). At a glu.

Question 2

how long before could you die from not treating low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Depends but rare: Blood sugars below 50 can be lethal. Rapidly decreasing blood sugar can cause cardiac arrhythmia and increase risk for death. There is no simple answer to your question. Best to treat blood sugars below 80, and monitor blood sugar for trends. If you use insulin, talk to your doctor about this issue. Small frequent intake of food is a good start. Be well.

Question 3

how does a person die from a sugar coma?

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Multiple ways: Two variations, low blood sugar, and hyperosmolar comas including ketoacidosis.  Multiple metabolic derangements affecting cardiac and brain functions, but also kidney and other internal organ issues.  A superimposed infection could also be the culprit.

Question 4

if you have diabetes can you die from too much sugar if so how much?

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Is possible: Generally, diabetes is a chronic disease that requires lifelong medical control and lifestyle changes. More deaths come from poor long-term control than from bouts of high blood sugar. However, with a blood sugar of 600 or higher, the risk of diabetic coma due to dehydration increases.  Diabetic ketoacidosis can begin with a blood sugar in the 200's and up, and is more common in type i diabetes.

Question 5

can a baby die if his/her blood sugar is really high?

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Yes: One of the things that can occur with a high blood sugar is diabetic ketoacidosis. This can result in vomiting, dehydration, deep gasping breaths and can lead to coma. It is a medical emergency and without treatment can lead to death.

Question 6

what do you do when i have a low sugar?

Accepted Answer

Eat: Some people experience low sugars when they do not eat regularly and this can cause dizziness and fatigue. If you have this symptom it is best to eat regularly. You could also keep something small like a granola bar with you so that if you start feeling bad you would have something to snack on that is healthy.

Question 7

what foods are suggested for a low sugar diet?

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Vegetables...: Healthy vegetables are a good place to start.  Even some vegetables like carrots are best in moderation. Fruits, while natural can be high in sugar.

Question 8

what food can you take if you have a low sugar?

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It depends: If you are diabetic and your blood sugar is very low from too much insulin, drinking orange juice is a quick way to get more glucose into your system.  However, the goal is to keep your blood sugar stable so that it doesn't get too low.  See your physician about this, to investigate and work on this problem.

Question 9

i have low sugar level, what can i eat to raise it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eat frequent balance meals with protein, healthy fat, and complex carbohydrates.   Make sure you follow with your doctor to get checked for early signs of Insulin resistance - a condition that can lead to type ii diabetes.  This could be an early sign and this condition is reversable and preventable.

Question 10

what are the benefits of taking up a low sugar diet?

Accepted Answer

Many!: Losing weight. Improving lipids. Not becoming diabetic. Discipline! decreasing fermentation in the gut. Many others! decrease starch too: it is immediately converted to sugar!

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