Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels
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.
Note:
- If your health professional has given you specific instructions to follow for a low blood sugar level, be sure to follow those instructions.
- If you have a low blood sugar level, follow these guidelines to get your blood sugar level higher.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes After a half-hour of initiating steps to raise your blood sugar level, is your level under 70 mg/dL?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you concerned that your episodes of low blood sugar levels are occurring more frequently?
Yes 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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: November 18, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism | |
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