Find Out What a Diabetic Needs To Do When Their Blood Sugar Levels Get To Low

By Brock Thurlow

If your a diabetic you will notice every now and then that you will experience low blood sugar. This can happen even if your doing everything correctly. You can instantly feel your blood sugar levels going lower because you will feel like your going to faint.

If your a Diabetic then you need check your blood sugar often to see how your body reacts to different kinds of foods and activities. There are times when you don't have your testing supplies with you so you need to know the signs of low blood sugar. If you are experiencing sweating, fatigue, disorientation, or shakiness then you know your sugar level is going down. The normal blood sugar levels for non-diabetics is 70 and 110 milligrams per deciliter.

If your blood sugar level is below 70 and your diabetic then you need to take action immediately. Below 70 is considered low so you need to get it up. There are a few different ways to raise your levels.

Taking glucose tablets will help raise your levels quickly. You should always carry these in your vehicle or somewhere nearby if you experience low blood sugar levels. Juice is great at boosting your levels. Orange juice is popular because of the fast acting sugar it contains. Many people also drink a can of soda pop when their levels drop. Be sure that it is regular and not diet or sugar free. All of these are great ways to boost your levels quickly.

There is also a glucagon injection kit that is a good idea to have on hand, either in your home, at work or in your vehicle-or maybe one at each location you are at. This can be used if your blood glucose level drops so low that you are unable to inject yourself.

Typically these kits consist of a needle and a syringe filled with a diluting solution. The solution is then injected into the vial that contains powder. This is mixed until all of the powder dissolves nd is drawn up through the syringe and then injected. All family members should know how to use this kit in case of an emergency. It's not a bad idea to show your close friends how to do it either. - 29887

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