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Hypoglycemia
Glucagon
Glucagon raises your blood sugar (treating hypoglycemia) while insulin lowers it (treating hyperglycemia or preventing it when taken before eating).
Let’s Talk Lows
Beyond Type 1 focused on hypoglycemia and severe hypoglycemia during our 'Let's Talk Lows' campaign. We looked at causes, symptoms, fears and treatment options.
Low Box for College/University
Know the symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to treat it. Also, teach others so that they can help you if you need it. Make sure to always have low snacks on you and a low box in a central location that ...
Can Emergency Responders in Your Town Administer Glucagon?
Not every emergency responder can administer glucagon. Find out whether an EMT near you can—and what to do if they can’t!
Severe Hypoglycemia at 31,000 Feet
While traveling, Mariana survived both severe hypoglycemia and DKA despite the health care team that failed to care for her properly.
Can EMTs + Paramedics Administer Emergency Glucagon for Severe Hypoglycemia?
Despite today’s modern 1-step glucagon options, the rules on who can administer glucagon have not been updated.
The First Time I Called 911 After 51 Years of Type 1 Diabetes
Lisa Stoller has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years before she ever needed emergency glucagon for severe hypoglycemia.
3 Tips: Getting Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
Stuck on the blood sugar roller coaster for hours? Here are a few tips to get off the ride quickly—or avoid the ride altogether.
Not All Sugars Are the Same: Using Glucose to Treat Hypoglycemia
Learn why treating low blood sugars with glucose can raise your blood sugar faster than using other types of sugar.
How to Handle Low Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
Recruiting a trusted circle of people who understand your diabetes can help you if you face a diabetes emergency at work, like severe low blood sugar.
Preventing + Treating Hypoglycemia in Older Adults with Diabetes
When it comes to low blood sugars, there are a few additional things to consider if you are over 60 years old. Let’s take a look…
How To Help Me With A Low Blood Sugar
Use this easy printable guide to teach everyone you know how to help with a severe low blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia 101: What You Need to Know
Here are the need-to-know basics of managing hypoglycemia—also known as low blood sugar—if you live with diabetes.
Avoiding Lows While Drinking Alcohol
Did you know alcohol can actually lead to low blood sugars in the hours after you drink? Learn how to stay safe.
What to Eat: Fast-Acting Carbs to Treat Low Blood Sugars
Learn what and how much to eat for your next low blood sugar with this easy fast-acting carbs chart.
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