A member asked:

My brother has diabeties, and my parents are going out of town, what do i do if he gets low blood sugar?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Rule of 15: Follow the rule of 15. Eat 15 grams of carb, wait 15 miniutes then recheck bs and do it again if it's still low (< 70 or symptomatic). The followings have 15 gm carb:1/2 cup (4 oz) of juice, 3 glucose tablets, 1 cup of skim milk, 6 saltine crackers, 3 teaspoons of honey or corn syrup, 6-8 lifesavers, 6 oz of regular soda.

Answered 11/30/2011

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Need trained adult: Any minor diabetic should be under the care of an adult with good training background on handling diabetes related emergencies. I urge you to discuss this important matter with the medical staff that oversee your brothers diabetes care to come up with a solution. Better safe than sorry.

Answered 5/7/2014

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