What can be done to prevent hypoglycemia or low blood glucose?
With insulin therapy, it is very important to establish a routine. Meals and snacks should be taken at the times that have been set up as part of your diabetes-care plan. Care must be taken not to skip meals. Adjustments to your diabetes-care plan may be necessary if you participate in vigorous physical activity. When you first begin insulin therapy, it is very important to monitor your blood glucose levels at home so that you can see how your body reacts to changes in eating and physical activity. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia so that you can act quickly to increase your blood glucose to a safe range. Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, dizziness, weakness, and shakiness. Make sure that your diabetes-care plan includes steps to take if you begin to have symptoms of hypoglycemia. If not treated promptly, mild or moderate hypoglycemia can quickly progress to severe hypoglycemia causing you to lose consciousness. Untreated severe hypoglycemi
