Diabetes-Related High And Low Blood Sugar Levels: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Is your blood sugar level low?
See significance of low blood sugar levels if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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After 30 minutes of initiating steps to raise your blood sugar level, is your level under 70 mg/dL?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Are you concerned that your episodes of low blood sugar levels are occurring more frequently?
Have you had low blood sugar levels without any symptoms?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | September 22, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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