Hypoglycemia Teaching 766

Hypoglycemia

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Normally, blood glucose levels increase slightly after you eat a meal. When blood sugar rises, cells in the pancreas release insulin, causing the body to absorb glucose from the blood and lowering the blood sugar level to normal.

Last updated November 13, 2017

Related Teachings

Hypoglycemia Teaching 1738

Patient and caregiver instructed that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can happen to everyone who has diabetes. Symptoms include headache, hunger, sweat...

Hypoglycemia Teaching 773

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes that include: Alcohol. In some individuals, drinking alcohol ...

Hypoglycemia Teaching 778

Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. Choose high fiber, low sugar bedtime snacks such as two graham crackers with 1/2 cup skim milk. A...

Hypoglycemia Teaching 783

If recognizing hypoglycemia symptoms it is possible to treat them by quickly eating or drinking something with sugar, such as candy, juice, or a regul...

Hypoglycemia Teaching 788

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. If having hypoglycemia during the night, people may wake up tired or with a headache. And it