Hypoglycemia VS. Hyperglycemia
Symptoms and Treatments of Hypoglycemia
What to do when hypoglycemic
- Check your blood glucose
- Eat 3 to 4 glucose tablets or 3 to 5 hard candies you can chew quickly
- Drink 4-ounces of fruit juice or 1/2 can of regular soda pop
Symptoms and Treatments of Hyperglycemia
What to do when hyperglycemic
- Check you blood glucose
- Make sure to take insulin and/or oral diabetes medications
- Call your healthcare provider if your blood glucose levels are higher than normal for 3 days and you do not know why