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How often you should check blood glucose if you have hypoglycemia?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Hypoglycemia: 67F from MD asks how often to check BG if u have hypoglycemia? ANS: check whenever you feel like you are having hypoglycemic. If low, ask your team what is low for you, and do what they recommend.

Answered 5/1/2016

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