(HealthDay News) -- When blood sugar levels get too low, especially among diabetics, it can lead to dangerous symptoms including confusion, fainting and clumsiness.
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse offers these suggestions to help prevent low blood sugar:
Always take medications as directed by your doctor. Ask your doctor which medications can contribute to low blood sugar.
Never skip meals or snacks, and make sure you eat enough at each meal.
Daily exercise is good, but take care to watch your blood sugar by checking it frequently before and after. Make adjustments to your medications before exercise.
Alcohol can contribute to low blood sugar, so talk to your doctor about how you can drink safely. Sometimes, alcohol may be acceptable if taken with food.
On 8/30/2010 WILL wrote:
I'M GLAD I READ THIS ARTICLE BECAUSE I DON'T EAT THAT MANY GREEN VEGIES AND I'M TRYING TO LOWER MY BLOOD SUGAR. SO THANKS [inappropriate]
On 4/13/2010 Senata wrote:
Thank you because my Nurse Practioner told me don't worry about taking my blood sugar now, until I see her again. Because I had diabetes five years ago that was stress related I started eating more green veggies , lower my blood sugar without meds. [inappropriate]
Health Tip: Controlling Your Blood Sugar
