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Hypoglycemia

I read somewhere that chocolate wasn’t good in treating hypoglycemia, but I can’t find the information now. What was the reasoning?

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My two and half year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about two months ago, is having some problems with lows. He hasn’t had any seizures or even passed out. We usually get his sugar up to a good range within 15 minutes of a low. How long does it take to get brain damage?

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I have type 2 diabetes (treated with a pill), and I have three episodes of my left arm jerking uncontrollably in the last six weeks. Could these seizures have been caused by low sugar?

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While my physician might write me a prescription for ” sugar tablets that seem more “medicinal” in nature, I much prefer to ingest juice and soda pop. I am wondering if physicians can write prescriptions for hypoglycemic aids that I can claim through a medical plan.

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Please share input on the emergency treatment of hypoglycemia in the school-aged child.

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My husband is really careful watching his blood sugar, but with everything we do, he still has had five seizures in the last 18 months. Where can I learn more about seizures?

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I am 16 years old and, for about six years, I have been seeing “green dots” when I haven’t eaten or am doing an unusual amount of exercise. I mentioned these to my doctor who told me that it was probably hypoglycemia. Should I be alarmed?

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My doctor told me that because of my size (I’m 221 pounds) and having hypoglycemia, I could possibly get diabetes within the next 10 years.

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I have recently just been diagnosed with hypoglycemia, and I don’t know what kind of diet I am supposed to be on.

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My 3 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with ketotic hypoglycemia that he has had since between 12 and 18 months of age. Last week we spent 5 hours in the ER for IV dextrose because I could not bring it around at home. Could something else be happening?

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