Keeping a daily record of physical activity, food intake, and insulin administration can help pinpoint causes of hypoglycemia. Learn more about treatment of hypoglycemia in this month’s issue!
Hypoglycemia happens when blood glucose drops below 70mg/dl. Most people recognize low blood glucose symptoms, and get relief of these symptoms after eating a fast-acting carbohydrate. Individuals taking insulin or some type 2 diabetes medications are at risk of hypoglycemia.