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- Self-Care for Low Blood
Sugar (Hypoglycemia).

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If you feel symptoms,

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check your blood sugar right away.

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If your blood sugar is below 70,

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follow these steps to raise it,

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eat or drink 15 grams
of fast-acting sugar.

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This could be three to
four glucose tablets,

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or four ounces of fruit juice,

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or six hard candies.

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Wait 15 minutes.

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Check your blood sugar again.

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If your blood sugar is still below 70,

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eat 15 more grams of fast-acting sugar.

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Wait another 15 minutes,

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then check your blood sugar a third time.

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If it is still too low,

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continue to treat,

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and get medical care right away.

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If needed, call 911.

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If your blood sugar goes back above 70,

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eat a snack or a meal.