How do I treat low blood glucose (sugar)?

Low blood glucose, or low blood sugar, is called hypoglycemia. It is when your blood glucose is below 70 mg/dL.

If your blood glucose is less than 70 mg/dl, treat right away! 

If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911.

Step 1: Do one of the these: 

• Drink half a glass of juice or soda

• Drink a full glass of milk 

• Chew 4 glucose tabs

• Take 15-20 grams of glucose gel

Step 2: Wait 15 minutes

Step 3: Check your blood glucose again

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 until your blood glucose is above 70 mg/dL.

Eat your next scheduled meal or snack to prevent your blood glucose from dropping again.