Hypoglycemia: Take Charge of Your Lows

With a little understanding of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, you can take steps to treat it before it gets out of hand.

By Hope S. Warshaw, R.D., CDE

Hypoglycemia

Do you worry about the danger of low blood glucose, otherwise known as hypoglycemia? Get ready for some good news. "The risk of severe hypoglycemia, even for people who take insulin, is exceedingly low," says William Polonsky, Ph.D., CDE, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California in San Diego and author of Diabetes Burnout (American Diabetes Association, 1999).

However, even a mild or moderate case of hypoglycemia can be unsettling. Thankfully, by understanding how hypoglycemia occurs, you'll know the fastest ways to treat it or prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Time to brush up with a little Hypoglycemia 101. Note: It's also a good idea to share hypoglycemia information with family members, friends, and coworkers, in case you experience symptoms and need help.

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KessaJo wrote:

eacolvin - sorry, you might want to try SparkPeople.com - it has some very good idea's, tools & healthy recipes on it - the recipes include the calories, fat, carbs, etc.per serving.

7/8/2010 01:59:26 PM Report Abuse

KessaJo wrote:

eacolvin - Hi. Don't diet! Try small lifestyle changes in your eating patterns, ones that you can live with for the rest of your life. Like adding a vegetable everyday for a week, then adding another until you get to 4 vegetable servings a day, but do them slowly so that you are incorporating whatever changes into your diet in a way that isn't too overwhelming. Try adding whole grains, fruits, water, etc.

7/8/2010 01:57:01 PM Report Abuse

eacolvin wrote:

I have hyoplcemia and gain weight wery easy. when dieting or skipping meals my sugar level drops,how can I lose weight and maintain my surgar level. I have strugled with low sugar most of my life. What advice can you give me. E.C

1/14/2010 10:41:27 AM Report Abuse

paula_stork wrote:

I saw someone give artificial sugar packet to someone with hypoglycemia. Is this something new? Or something completely wrong.

12/1/2009 03:21:53 PM Report Abuse

pietudor wrote:

what are sign of a hypoglycemia seizure and what to do to save person

11/24/2009 11:33:49 PM Report Abuse