Managing Low Blood Sugar

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The American Diabetes Association defines low blood sugar as a reading of 70 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter) or lower. However you can also have signs and symptoms of low blood sugar without your blood sugar going that low.

There are three progressive stages of low blood sugar: mild, moderate and severe. If you don’t correct a low blood sugar quickly, your blood sugar can continue to go lower. While mild hypoglycemia will give most people a shaky feeling and drain their energy, at the severe stage you can have seizures or lose consciousness.

It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a low, know how to correct it, and just as important, always be prepared to correct it. If you have a child with diabetes it’s essential you, and those most often around your child, know how to help your child correct a low.

Learn how to manage lows and always be prepared:

• Managing Mild & Moderate Lows
• Managing Severe Lows
• Hypoglycemia Unawareness
• Low Blood Sugar Do's and Don'ts

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