Diabetes Diet?

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Preventing Hypoglycemia (Insulin Shock)

For prevention of long-term complications of diabetes, experts are now recommending that both type 1 and type 2 patients should aim at keeping blood levels as close to normal as possible. Such intensive insulin treatment increases the risk of hypoglycemia, which occurs when blood sugar is extremely low (below 60 mg/dl). Diabetic patients should always carry hard candy, juice, or sugar packets. Family and friends should be aware of the symptoms. If the patient is helpless, they should administer three to five pieces of hard candy, two to three packets of sugar, or half a cup (four ounces) of fruit juice. If there is inadequate response within 15 minutes, additional oral sugar should be provided or the patient should receive emergency medical treatment including the intravenous administration of glucose. Family members and friends can learn to inject glucagon, a hormone, which, unlike insulin, raises blood glucose