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What to do when blood sugar goes down to 26? when blood sugar is this low what should be done?

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If you have: Diabetes and your blood sugar is low (<70) a gel or 3 quick-disolving glucose tablets, or 8 oz. Of skim milk or juice will increase it appropriately. Wait 15 minutes and retest. Repeat if still under 70. You are only trying to get it above 70. Do not use food to treat low sugar. If not diabetes, sugar result was incorrect, probably a finger stick. Glucose doesn't drop to 26. Body won't let it.

Answered 12/10/2013

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