What should I do if my blood sugar is too low after drinking Almased?
First of all, continue taking your medication as usual. If your blood sugar is too low (70 mg/dL or below) you need to do something immediately. If you have not checked your blood sugar but have the following symptoms: nausea, nervous feeling, cold and clammy skin, sweating, hunger, and rapid heartbeat, check your blood sugar! Once you determined that your blood sugar is too low, have one of these “quick fix” foods right away to raise your blood sugar: • 2 or 3 glucose tablets • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of any fruit juice • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of a regular (not diet) soft drink • 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk • 5 or 6 pieces of hard candy • 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar or honey After 10-15 minutes, check your blood sugar again to make sure that it rises. If it is still too low, have another serving. Repeat these steps until your blood glucose is at least 70. Then, if it will be an hour or more before your next meal, have a snack. Low blood sugar levels need to be treated right away but if this happen
