Exercising is important for people with diabetes, as it helps regulate blood sugar levels, reduces insulin resistance, improves the functioning of the heart and respiratory system, and helps reduce waist circumference and lose weight. Exercise is recommended when blood glucose is below 250 mg/dL and it is recommended that they be practiced between 3 and […]
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Neonatal hypoglycemia corresponds to a decrease in glucose levels in the baby’s blood that can be noticed between 24 and 72 hours after birth. This condition is more common in babies who were born prematurely, large or small for gestational age, or whose mother had inadequate nutrition during pregnancy. It is considered neonatal hypoglycemia when: […]
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Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose level is lower than normal, which can directly interfere with the baby’s development, especially when the levels are very low (less than 70 mg/dL). Pregnant women with hypoglycemia may experience weakness, dizziness, a feeling of numbness, double vision and cold sweats, for example. In the presence of signs and […]
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When the sugar level is between 55 and 69 mg/dL, which characterizes hypoglycemia, it is recommended to eat 15 grams of simple sugar, such as sugar, honey or fruit juice, for example, and monitor blood glucose levels for the next 15 minutes. If after this time your blood sugar is still low, it is recommended […]
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Reactive hypoglycemia is when blood glucose levels become very low, about 2 to 5 hours after a meal, causing symptoms such as tremor, excessive sweating and difficulty thinking. Although the symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia are similar to those of common hypoglycemia, there are tests that can differentiate the two situations, such as glucose measurement and […]
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Hypoglycemia, or low glucose, happens when blood sugar levels are lower than normal. The normal fasting glucose value is, in general, up to 99 mg/dL, and hypoglycemia is considered when blood glucose levels are between 55 and 69 mg/dL. When glucose becomes too low it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, tremors, tiredness, chills, mental […]
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Hypoglycemia and low blood pressure are two situations that are difficult to differentiate based on symptoms alone, as both can cause very similar symptoms, such as headache, dizziness and cold sweat. This differentiation can be even more difficult in people who have both blood pressure problems and diabetes. If the person has not eaten for […]
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Hypoglycemia happens when blood sugar levels get too low, usually below 70 mg/dL. This situation is more common in people with diabetes, who use medications to lower blood sugar levels, especially when they are used in the wrong dose or outside of the recommended time. However, it can also happen when you go too long […]
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When the sugar level is between 55 and 69 mg/dL, which characterizes hypoglycemia, it is recommended to eat 15 grams of simple sugar, such as sugar, honey or fruit juice, for example, and monitor blood glucose levels for the next 15 minutes. If after this time your blood sugar is still low, it is recommended […]
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