Daily Tips

Don’t overdo it in treating a low blood glucose episode. If you overtreat, you’ll end up in a vicious low/high cycle. Remember the 15 grams/15 minutes rule: take 15 grams of a fast acting carbohydrate and wait fifteen minutes before re-testing. If your levels are still too low, repeat and retest.

• Glucose tablets (read packaging for equivalent of 15 grams carb)
• Non-diet soda (read packaging)
• Smarties candies (3 small rolls)
• Sweet Tarts (8 tablets)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)