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What Is Hypoglycemia Unawareness?
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar can fall to dangerously low levels without you knowing it. Learn hypoglycemia unawareness symptoms and treatment.
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The Best and Worst Foods for Reactive Hypoglycemia
Create a reactive hypoglycemia diet plan with this list of the best and worst foods for low blood sugar, including the best snacks for reactive hypoglycemia.
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Fasting and Diabetes: Benefits and Risks
Explore the benefits and risks of fasting for diabetes management, including improved insulin sensitivity and potential hypoglycemia.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Low blood sugar can be caused by too little insulin, a medication side effect, drinking alcohol, or not eating enough carbs. In this article, learn the symptoms of hypoglycemia, what to eat to raise your blood sugar, and more.
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Feeling Shaky Before Eating? Hypoglycemia Causes and Prevention
Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, can leave you feeling shaky when you haven’t eaten. However, there are some easy ways to prevent and treat it.
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What to Do if Your Blood Sugar Is Over 400
A blood sugar level over 400 mg/dL can be a medical emergency. Learn the four immediate steps to take, the signs of DKA, and how to prevent severe hyperglycemia.
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What to Do When Your Blood Sugar Levels Drop Too Low
People who use insulin or diabetes medications are at risk of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Here’s how to recognize and treat hypoglycemia.
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Seizures Not Caused by Epilepsy
About 8 to 10 percent of people will have a seizure during their lifetime, but most do not have epilepsy. Seizures can also be caused by metabolic problems, such as hypoglycemia or drug intoxication; by a high fever; and by psychological conflicts.
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9 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here’s a list with more signs to watch for.
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Diabetes and Alcohol: What You Need to Know
Alcohol and diabetes: How to manage the dangers of alcohol, understanding the risks of hypoglycemia, and predicting the impact of drinking on blood sugar levels.