15 minutes after eating, test your blood sugar again.
If symptoms do not go away, call your doctor!
Test
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For More Information on Diabetes
Call 211 or visit the website http://professional.diabetes.org/erp_list_zip/?loc=imc-slabnav for locations and schedules of local diabetes education programs.
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Visit www.diabetes.org for more information on diabetes and links to other useful diabetes websites.
Things to Know
Important Things to Know
- Know your body’s warning signs of a low blood sugar.
- When you notice symptoms, test your blood sugar and know when to eat a snack.
- ALWAYS wear or carry diabetes identification.
- Teach your family members, friends and co-workers the signs, symptoms and treatment of low blood sugar.
Snack
If your next meal is more than 1 hour away, eat a light snack such as half of a peanut butter or meat sandwich.
Test
15 minutes after eating, test your blood sugar again.
If symptoms do not go away, call your doctor!
Eat
Choose one of these to drink:
- 1/2 cup of juice
- 1/2 can regular soda
- 1 cup low fat milk
OR Choose one of these to eat:
- 3 graham cracker squares
- a slice of bread
- 6 to 7 hard candies (not sugar-free)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar
Treat Low Blood Sugar
When you feel your blood sugar is low, test your blood.
Causes of Low Blood Sugar
Too much insulin
Skip or delay meals
Too much medication
Alcoholic drinks
Blurred Vision
