hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia
The rule of 15

Hypoglycemia is too little glucose in your blood. Causes are too little food, too much medication, and extra exercise.
You may feel any of these symptoms: tired, weak, irritable, confused, blurry vision, headache, dizzy, numb, sweaty and shaky. Please be aware that some symptoms overlap with those of hyperglycemia. You must pay special attention, and check your blood glucose often to know which symptom you are having. Please do not guess!
Treatment of low blood sugar: test your blood. If you can’t check it and are having symptoms treat it anyway.
The low blood sugar rule is called the Rule of 15.
Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate such as 3-4 glucose tablets, 15g glucose gel, ½ cup of juice or regular soft drink, 1 cup of milk or 1 Tbsp of honey or sugar. Wait 15 minutes and retest.
If blood sugar continues to be low or you still have symptoms, repeat Rule of 15. If meal or snack is scheduled soon, go ahead and eat. Be aware if it goes back up it may become low once again in an hour if you don’t eat.
Always wear a diabetes identification bracelet.