icon-circle-smiley-face

Hypoglycemia

Can glucose tablets be used sublingually? Do they need to be chewed in order to improve absorption? What is better to use, glucose tablets or juice?

Read More

My three-year-old just recently had blood work at my request. Her sugar blood results indicated 73 mg/dl [4 mmol/l] but she was not fasting. The doctors told me she didn’t need to fast and so I went to get breakfast for her and myself since she was very hungry. And 45 minutes later her blood work was done and it indicated 73. Could this be a indication of hypoglycemia?

Read More

While my son does not have diabetes, his genetic disorder produces the same end result as hypoglycemia, and I read with interest the article on the uncooked cornstarch bars. Are such bars available to be purchased in my area? They would be helpful in keeping his sugar levels stable.

Read More

A few weeks back, my son had a severe hypoglycemic episode at night. Since we cannot pinpoint what lead up to this episode, I’m so afraid it will happen again. How often do these type of things happen without good explanation?

Read More

My father’s wife is 85 years old and has had two episodes of severe hypoglycemia in the last two days, resulting in ambulance trips to the hospital. What is your opinion of any hypoglycemia warning devices that might be available? Would someone of this age and incapacity be a good candidate and which product?

Read More

My almost four year old adopted son had hypoglycemia after birth, and I have seen him have completely behavior very much out of character which is normal after getting some sugar. I’ve taken him to two doctors about this problem who have both said that his fits are most likely just typical temper tantrums. Does this sound like he could still have hypoglycemia?

Read More

I am 40 years old, and I have had type 1 diabetes since I was 10. I’ve heard that having many severe insulin reactions can cause memory loss over a long period of time. Is this true?

Read More

I am a 37 year old female who has not been diagnosed with diabetes or hypoglycemia. I have had seizures since I was 14 years old without any determined cause. Is there a chance that hypoglycemia might be triggering my seizures?

Read More

My 15 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for four years, and, two nights ago, my mother found her on the floor, unconscious and foaming at the mouth. She has always awakened when her blood sugars dropped below 4.0 mmol/L [72 mg/dl].

Read More

Recently, our daughter had early morning shaking followed by a seizure, even with a slightly elevated blood sugar. For quite some time since she has been on the pump, we have noticed this early morning shaking but it never lead to a seizure. Can physical activity the night before and/or lack of sleep or fluctuating basal rates cause these seizure-like symptoms?

Read More