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I am not on Insulin
but this seems to be the recommendations for low sugar level
RECOMMEND
To treat low blood sugar the 15/15 rule is usually applied. Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate and wait 15 minutes. The following foods will provide about 15 grams of carbohydrate:
3 glucose tablets
Half cup (4 ounces) of fruit juice or regular soda
6 or 7 hard candies
1 tablespoon of sugar
After the carbohydrate is eaten, the person should wait about 15 minutes for the sugar to get into their blood. If the person does not feel better within 15 minutes more carbohydrate can be consumed. Their blood sugar should be checked to make sure it has come within a safe range.
but this seems to be the recommendations for low sugar level
RECOMMEND
To treat low blood sugar the 15/15 rule is usually applied. Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate and wait 15 minutes. The following foods will provide about 15 grams of carbohydrate:
3 glucose tablets
Half cup (4 ounces) of fruit juice or regular soda
6 or 7 hard candies
1 tablespoon of sugar
After the carbohydrate is eaten, the person should wait about 15 minutes for the sugar to get into their blood. If the person does not feel better within 15 minutes more carbohydrate can be consumed. Their blood sugar should be checked to make sure it has come within a safe range.
deleted_user
Valuable info.Thanks for sharing.
deleted_user
I thought we all knew this. Actually, the best thing for a low is orange juice - you need more than 15 grams of carbs.
Lesa
I add a teaspoon of sugar to my orange juice because my lows can fall to the 30's. Scares me to death when it drops that way. My RN told me to be sure to eat protein after getting it back up to keep it from bouncing.
deleted_user
there ya go.
deleted_user
I hate the lows too.. scares the heck out of me.. thanks for the info, Lost
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