Low Blood Sugar?
Prior to surgery, i know that if my blood sugar got low, it was recommended that I drink a regular soda or some type of juice. Now that I am back on solids, I haven't tried any juices yet - afraid of dumping- and I know that soda's are out. SO my question is, if I suddenly experience a low blood sugar episode, what should I do? 
My doc suggested I get some glucose tablets from the phanmacy and carry them with me.
HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader
Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal
Eat protein with carbs - like a few peanut butter crackers.
Kelly
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If you tolerate milk.. a three ounce serving and a little ( a scant tablespoon)natural peanut butter works well for me.
I find that when my protein intake is up to prescribed levels and carb intake is down to prescribed levels...my sugar is stable.... I hopeyou have the same experience.
IN an acute emergency you can put a small amount (a teaspoon or less)of sugar under your tongue, to be absorbed sublingual..you would have a rise in sugar within 1- 2 min. and then it would be necessary to get some high protein and good carbs in ASAP...to prevent the rebound drop.
I find that when my protein intake is up to prescribed levels and carb intake is down to prescribed levels...my sugar is stable.... I hopeyou have the same experience.
IN an acute emergency you can put a small amount (a teaspoon or less)of sugar under your tongue, to be absorbed sublingual..you would have a rise in sugar within 1- 2 min. and then it would be necessary to get some high protein and good carbs in ASAP...to prevent the rebound drop.
Denise
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