If you or someone you care about has diabetes, it's critical that both of you know about these levels of hypoglycemia, what the symptoms are and most importantly, how to prevent hypoglycemia.
There are three levels of hypoglycemia - all of which are determined by your blood glucose levels.
Mild Hypoglycemia
Blood Glucose Level at or around 75 mg/dl
This level is easily self treated. If you have mild hypoglycemia, you won't be forced to change your routine at all. Most people don't even realize they have mild hypoglycemia. They generally find out only during a routine check of their blood glucose level.
Moderate Hypoglycemia
Blood Glucose Level at or around 65 mg/dl
When someone has moderate hypoglycemia, they will begin to display symptoms. The two most common symptoms at this level of hypoglycemia are a rapid heartbeat and anxiety. Some folks at this level will not be able to recognize that they are in need of glucose and will have to rely on the assistance of someone else to ensure they get the glucose that they need.
3. Severe Hypoglycemia
Blood Glucose Level at or around 55 mg/dl
This is the most severe situation and one that needs immediate attention. A person suffering from severe hypoglycemia will definitely need assistance in getting the glucose they need via an emergency injection.
If you have diabetes, you need to ensure that those around you on a daily basis (co-workers, friends & family) know you have the disease and what the symptoms and levels of hypoglycemia are. This is very important as having others being able to help you in a time when you are incapacitated could save your life.
There are three levels of hypoglycemia - all of which are determined by your blood glucose levels.
Mild Hypoglycemia
Blood Glucose Level at or around 75 mg/dl
This level is easily self treated. If you have mild hypoglycemia, you won't be forced to change your routine at all. Most people don't even realize they have mild hypoglycemia. They generally find out only during a routine check of their blood glucose level.
Moderate Hypoglycemia
Blood Glucose Level at or around 65 mg/dl
When someone has moderate hypoglycemia, they will begin to display symptoms. The two most common symptoms at this level of hypoglycemia are a rapid heartbeat and anxiety. Some folks at this level will not be able to recognize that they are in need of glucose and will have to rely on the assistance of someone else to ensure they get the glucose that they need.
3. Severe Hypoglycemia
Blood Glucose Level at or around 55 mg/dl
This is the most severe situation and one that needs immediate attention. A person suffering from severe hypoglycemia will definitely need assistance in getting the glucose they need via an emergency injection.
If you have diabetes, you need to ensure that those around you on a daily basis (co-workers, friends & family) know you have the disease and what the symptoms and levels of hypoglycemia are. This is very important as having others being able to help you in a time when you are incapacitated could save your life.
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