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What happens when people with low blood sugar take a sugar pill?

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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Raise your sugar : If your blood sugar is too low and you take a sugar pill, your blood sugar will rise. However, if you are chronically getting low sugar levels, you should talk to your doctor about adjusting your diabetes medication.

Answered 12/5/2012

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