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What is the emergency tx when blood sugar suddenly drops to 40mg/dl with shaking, cold sweat, dizzy, fast pulse? why is this occurring 2x in 24hrs?

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Get your sugar up : Quickly drink orange juice or something with sugar. Re-check and make sure you are back to normal range. Follow up with endocrine doctor.

Answered 6/28/2018

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat something sweet: Eat something sweet, if you have recurrent hypoglycemia it might signify serious medical problem, like insulinoma, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 6/28/2018

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