Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long before could you die from not treating low blood sugar?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends but rare: Blood sugars below 50 can be lethal. Rapidly decreasing blood sugar can cause cardiac arrhythmia and increase risk for death. There is no simple answer to your question. Best to treat blood sugars below 80, and monitor blood sugar for trends. If you use insulin, talk to your doctor about this issue. Small frequent intake of food is a good start. Be well.
Answered 7/14/2019
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My blood sugar feels low when it is normal. What could be the cause of this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If blood sugar is kept under control are you still going to die younger than usual?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Expert opinion please: could suffering low blood sugars when i get excited continue on for the rest of my life?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could it be possible for low blood sugar to become diabetes?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Help please. Could an ordinary "blood test" catch low blood sugar/hypoglycemia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can the baby die due to high blood sugar?
How low could my blood sugar get before i pass out?
Can a baby die if his/her blood sugar is really high?
What could be wrong when my blood sugar stays low all the time?
My blood sugar feels low even when it is normal. What could be the problem?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
