A 44-year-old member asked:

Which type of tests do they do when you go in to check for low blood sugar?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Alan Alianswered

Psychiatry 34 years experience

Hypoglycemia: Main test is complete metabolic panel, plus what your doctor orders based on the assessment.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 17-year-old female asked:

I took a blood sugar test due to having symptoms related to hypoglycemia for several months. It was 69mg/dL, is this low? What should I do now?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year-old member asked:

Please help docs! is low blood sugar a type of diabetes?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year-old female asked:

New type 2 diabetic here. 11pm and my blood sugar is 80. Is that too low to now go to bed? Worried about a night time drop...please advise..thanks

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A male asked:

How do drs in the usa test for hyperglycimia ( low blood sugar)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year-old female asked:

What is the best time to check your blood sugar if you only have to test once a day?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Last updated Jun 22, 2013

Found in:

Blood›Insulin shock›Blood sugar

People also asked

I'm type 2 diet controlled, I have a blood test every 6 months. What to use to check my sugar levels day to day?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I have type 2 diabetes how do I know if my blood sugar is too low? I'm only allowed to test once a day.

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Is 85 blood sugar low for adult? I check mine and its 85.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

What can cause unstable blood sugars (highs and lows) other than type 1 and 2 diabetes?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I am 38yrs old 239 lb n get low blood sugars of 49 50 woke up felling very shaky check my sugar tit was 59 is ok?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

$44 video appointments with $19/month membership^*

^*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.