Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a common complication of diabetes. In fact, the majority of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will experience hypoglycemia at one time or another—even if their diabetes is well controlled. Hypoglycemia can quickly become a medical emergency if it is severe or goes untreated. That's why it is so important to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, understand how to treat it at home, and know when to seek additional medical attention. What causes diabetes-related hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia can develop very rapidly, and its symptoms can occur suddenly.
How to Treat Hypoglycemia at Home The primary treatment of low blood sugar is simply to eat one 15-gram serving of any carbohydrate food that is mainly sugar. Sugar-based carbohydrates digest and enter your bloodstream quickly, which can raise blood glucose levels back to normal. Carbohydrate foods that have significant amounts of sugar, but also large amounts of fat or protein—such as chocolate, cookies, ice cream, and more—are digested much more slowly and will not correct low blood sugar as efficiently. Here are some of the best foods for treating hypoglycemia. Recommended Carbohydrate Foods to Treat Low Blood Sugar
Most commonly, hypoglycemia symptoms will go away after this simple at-home treatment. Once your blood sugar has returned to normal, it is important to eat your usual meals and snacks as planned to prevent a recurrence later that day. If you do not have a meal or snack planned within 1 hour of the episode of low blood sugar, it is best to add an additional small snack that contains carbohydrates along with protein or fat immediately following treatment. An example would be half of a sandwich (with lunchmeat, cheese, or peanut butter) or 5 to 6 crackers with cheese or peanut butter. Important things to remember:
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