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Diabetic Connect Member Fire

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How 2 know when Ur Blood sugar levels R Low

by Fire
November 7, 2009 5:47 AM
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(Symptoms noticed within minutes 2 hours)

***What 2 watch 4:

* cold sweats, faintness, dizziness

* headache

* pounding of heart, trembling, nervousness

* blurred vision

* hunger

* inability 2 awaken

* grouchiness

*personality change

***What should U/some1 do?

* Take 2-3 B-D glucose tablets, liquids or foods containing sugar (e.g. orange juice or regular soda pop)

* check blood sugar level

* don Not give insulin

* do not give anything by mouth if unconscious

* if unconscious, give Glucagon according 2 package directions

* call doctor

***Causes:

* 2 much insulin

* Not enough food

* unusual amount of exercise

* delayed meal

I do hope this will help every1 2 noticed the warning signs of low blood sugar levels in their bodies. I have found this 2 B very informative when this has happened 2 me. My In-Home-Aide has thanked me many times 4 having this posted on my frigerator. :)


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Diabetic Connect Member Hinboyz3
Hinboyz3
Hinboyz3 replied November 7, 2009 1:12 PM 

Thanks Fire, everyone should have a copy of this posted somewhere, so that friends and family members know what to look for. Im making a copy now, thank again.

Diabetic Connect Member Harlen
Harlen
Harlen replied November 7, 2009 3:44 PM 

Yep U R right lol
and you dont need to have all of them to be low

Diabetic Connect Member Elrond
Elrond
Elrond replied November 8, 2009 7:13 AM 

Perhaps this is unique to me but the first symptom of low sugar I notice is ringing ears. That usually starts around a reading of 70 and if I pay attention, I have time to do something before I reach a dangerous low.

Diabetic Connect Member Susie624
Susie624
Susie624 replied November 10, 2009 1:33 PM 

thank you ,will make a copy right away,most helpful to know