Low Glucose Levels

It can happen anytime, anywhere

Low Glucose Levels are not fun at all and I thought I would go through the symptoms of a low glucose level and treatments for your low level. I will also go through some of the causes of the low.

Symptoms of a Low Glucose Level can include;

• Sweating
• Shaking
• Hunger
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurry Vision
• Fast heartbeat, feeling anxious

I always make sure I am sitting down when I have a low glucose level or "hypo" so I don't pass out to put it bluntly and I also like to know someone is around so I am not alone.

Treatments
I was always told 15g of carbohydrate and wait fifteen minutes now I know this is not always the case for some people. Here are some treatments that I personally use for when I am low;

• Glucojel Jelly Beans
• Apple Juice, Orange Juice
• Soft drink, personally it works for me
• Sugar sticks

Here are some other suggestions for hypo treatment

• Glucose Tablets
• Lollies
• Sweet Biscuits if that works for you

I wouldn't use chocolate as a treatment, I was told that it is a slow carbohydrate and it will take longer for my level to come back up.

Causes 
Several things can cause a low glucose level;

• Exercise
• Shopping
• Changes to insulin pump settings
• Work

If you are on a insulin pump or injections it's important to communicate to your Diabetes Team what is happening so if any changes need to be made then changes can be made.

It's never fun when you have a low glucose level, but know you are not alone and we are in this together.

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Until next time

Jenna