Question 1

i took a nap & i woke up dizzy i measured blood glucose level it was 42.i took sugar, but does this means that i have hypoglycemia awareness? & shouldn't my body wake me up at level of 60?

Accepted Answer

: The more time your blood sugar gets low, the less your body is aware that it is low. If you have diabetes, that is a problem when your body is not aware that it is low.

Question 2

what are low blood sugar symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: blurry vision
rapid heartbeat
sudden mood changes
sudden nervousness
unexplained fatigue
pale skin
headache
hunger
shaking
sweating
difficulty sleeping
skin tingling
trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
loss of consciousness

Question 3

what happen if someone get low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Define: Hi. Please define low blood sugar. If you're not taking diabetes drugs, true pathological hypoglycemia is vanishingly rare. Did you become confused, lose consciousness, have a seizure? If not, there is a popular self-diagnosis of "hypoglycemia" that isn't real, and has nothing to do with blood sugar. That's far more common than having true pathologic hypoglycemia.

Question 4

what to do for low blood sugar if on a hike?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Keep some candy, sugar, fruit juice or other sweet stuff with you.

Question 5

what should you eat if you have low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Sugar, glucose, candy, fruit juice or other sugary food or drink will help.

Question 6

what do you do if you might have low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

First check BS: First check the bs, then if low drink 4 oz of juice or regular pop.  If not available, eat 1-2 pieces of hard candy or take 2 glucose tabs. Then recheck bs in 15 min to see if improved, if not repeat steps above until bs comes up.

Question 7

i would like information on hypos/low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Are you on insulin?: Hi. I'll proceed assuming you're a diabetic on insulin. Tight control of diabetes (often with insulin, which includes ALL type 1's) is highly advised, but carries with it a real risk of hypoglycemia (lowBG). Frequent BG monitoring (meter or continuous  glucose monitor) is essential. If conscious, treat lowBG with oral sugar source; if unconscious, give glucagon shot or call paramedics.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of having really low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Low blood sugar: Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can cause confusion, headache, dizziness and finally fainting. In addition, there could also be shivering, tremors or even seizures.

Question 9

what would you do to decide if you have low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Blood test.: To make the diagnosis of low blood sugar a blood glucose test is required.  Preferably at the time of any symptoms.

Question 10

what should the reading be for people that have low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: A serum glucose level less that 50 mg/dl.

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I took a nap & i woke up dizzy i measured blood glucose level it was 42.i took sugar, but does this means that i have hypoglycemia awareness? & shouldn't my body wake me up at level of 60?

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What happen if someone get low blood sugar?

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What to do for low blood sugar if on a hike?

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What do you do if you might have low blood sugar?

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I would like information on hypos/low blood sugar?

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What should the reading be for people that have low blood sugar?

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