Hypoglycemia: Acute Hypoglycemia Treament Overview

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes - Treatment Overview

You can treat a sudden (acute) episode of hypoglycemia by eating or drinking some form of sugar to return your blood sugar to a normal range. This treatment is usually all that is needed for an isolated episode of hypoglycemia, such as from prolonged fasting or strenuous exercise without adequate food.

Hypoglycemia caused by a long-term (chronic) health condition requires treatment of the long-term health condition.

Treatment of acute hypoglycemia

If you are conscious and able to respond when symptoms start, eat or drink some form of sugar. Drink fruit juice or sugared (non-diet) soda pop, or eat sugar in the form of candy, cubes, or tablets, or eat some quick-sugar food.
Make sure your family members, coworkers, and others close to you are aware that you may have episodes of hypoglycemia, so they can help you. Wear medical information on a badge or bracelet if you are at risk for moderate or severe hypoglycemia, in case an episode occurs when you are away from family, friends, or caregivers. Emergency treatment for low blood sugar usually does not require glucagon, but it may be needed in rare cases.
Tell the people close to you that they should call911or other emergency services if you become sleepy or unconscious. They also should seek emergency help if you are not unconscious but they do not know how to give you an injection of glucagon. Always have a medical alert bracelet or tag with you. Medical alert jewelry can be bought in pharmacies or on the Internet.
Severe cases of hypoglycemia may require a hospital stay. You may be given additional glucose in a vein (intravenously) until your blood sugar level is stable in the normal range. This could take several days, depending on the cause.
Future episodes of low blood sugar may be avoided if you change the behavior or situation that led to the hypoglycemia. If medicine causes hypoglycemia, you may be able to stop using it or change how it is used. Talk to your doctor about how to prevent future episodes of low blood sugar.
Remember that low blood sugar may be only temporarily corrected with acute treatment, and you may need additional treatment. If you have a glucose meter, you should recheck your blood sugar level in 10 to 15 minutes. If you do not have a blood glucose meter, you should be alert for the return of low blood sugar symptoms and be prepared to seek emergency care.

Treatment of hypoglycemia caused by another condition

If you have low blood sugar caused by a chronic health condition, your symptoms will be treated the same as those of acute hypoglycemia. After you have recovered from the immediate symptoms, you will need treatment for the condition that is causing hypoglycemia. In many situations, after the cause is identified, new episodes of hypoglycemia can be prevented.

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Your level is currently NormalHigh (hyperglycemia).Low (hypoglycemia).

If the level is below 70 and you are experiencing symptoms such as shaking, sweating or difficulty thinking, you will need to raise the number immediately. A quick solution is to eat a few pieces of hard candy or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey. Recheck your numbers again in 15 minutes to see if the number has gone up. If not, repeat the steps above or call your doctor.

People who experience hypoglycemia several times in a week should call their health care provider. It's important to monitor your levels each day so you can make sure your numbers are within the range. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Your blood sugar level is slightly high. You should call your health care provider and ask if laboratory tests to check for diabetes are needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Congratulations on taking steps to manage your health.

However, it's important to continue to track your numbers so that you can make lifestyle changes if needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your level is currently normal. However, if you are concerned about diabetes speak with your physician. There may be other risk factors that increase your risk for diabetes.

Your level is high if this reading was taken before eating. Aim for 70-130 before meals and less than 180 two hours after meals.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your blood sugar level may be high, depending on when you last ate. If you have not eaten for at least 8 hours, your blood sugar should be less than 100. If you've eaten within the last 2 hours, your blood sugar should be less than 140. You should call your health care provider and ask if you need laboratory tests to check for diabetes. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Blood sugars consistently above 180 warrant prompt medical attention.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your blood sugar level is high. You should call your health care provider and ask if laboratory tests to check for diabetes are needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

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