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Hypoglycemia

Since a bowel resection a few months ago, I am unable to feel my lows. Will this improve when I’m fully healed? Also, should I change my pain medication to take less acetaminophen? Doesn’t it have a negative effect on the kidneys?

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During her recent illness, I gave my daughter glucagon twice to bring up her blood sugars. She is still running low. What could be going on?

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Our 10-year-old daughter was put on metformin for insulin resistance. She had an episode at school where she felt shaky so was given a snack. In fact, afterwards, her blood sugar was much lower. What should I do? I can’t get her to the endocrinologist until April.

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Sometimes, my son has extended, almost untreatable lows. We often stop giving him insulin. Then, if he has a high, it comes down on its own. What is your opinion of this situation?

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After eight years with type 1, my nephew is having frequent lows that he does not feel coming. Has his pancreas started working again?

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While being tested for mononucleosis, my daughter’s blood sugar was found to be 48 mg/dl [2.7 mmol/L] despite breakfast and Gatorade. Should I be concerned at this point? Could the illness have caused the low blood sugar?

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I am a school nurse. The mom of a boy in my care wants me to administer 2 units of insulin to her son when he is treated for a low because he is sometimes high later. I’d prefer to give a smaller snack. What is your opinion?

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After being in a car accident, my teen daughter had muscle aches, then nighttime lows, afternoon highs. The aches are gone, but her blood sugars remain uneven. Should I be concerned?

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My boyfriend tries to keep his blood sugars between 60 and 65 mg/dl [3.3 or 3.6 mmol/L] and drives at this level. What should his blood sugar be for safe driving? If he refuses to check and still drives this low, what should we do?

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How many glucagon kits should an active teen have? Can a doctor write a prescription for more than one kit per patient?

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