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Hypoglycemia

Even though we have good support from a paediatric diabetes team at our local hospital, they seem unsure about treatment of potential hypos at night during bouts of illness.

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Following priors hypoglycemic episodes, tests failed to determine a cause. The episodes have recently resumed. Is there something more serious going on?

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Why does my daughter sometimes have a low blood sugar only two hours or less after eating a meal with the required amounts of carbohydrates? Is it related to the rice she had consumed? What role does protein play?

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Is the leg aching I’ve been experiencing related to my hypoglycemia?

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Prior to starting insulin pump therapy, I had approximately 40 episodes of hypoglycemia within 30 days. Although I have had only two reactions since getting my pump, I am still lacking energy and am having difficulty in keeping up with my college assignments. Just how long does it take the entire body to completely recover from just one episode of hypoglycemia — or in my situation, 40 in a 30 day span?

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I have hypoglycemia. After I treat a low blood sugar, I then get a headache and itching. What can I do to stop the itching?

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My daughter had two days of unexplained lows that would not go up with the usual amount of carbohydrates. Might this be a growth or hormonal issue?

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Is administering glucagon covered under the Good Samaritan act? Can anyone give the glucagon in a school setting if the child is unconscious and has an emergency kit?

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My son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about three weeks ago, has begun to have whole body muscle spasms about one to two hours after the injection of Humalog, or as his blood sugar levels begin to drop when exercising, etc. None of our diabetes team specialists seem to have an explanation or seem too concerned. However, I feel that this is something to be concerned about.

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Since the Mini Dose Glucagon Rescue uses a small amount of the mixture and allowed a substantial amount of medication remaining to treat low blood glucose levels while the child is ill, once the glucagon is mixed, how long can it be stored safely to keep its effectiveness?

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