How to raise blood sugar levels quickly and safely

Published Oct 13 2020 at 9:39 PM GMT

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Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels drop too low and need to be restored fast.
If the condition isn't treated quickly, you risk symptoms and complications like shakiness, confusion, seizures, or even death.
Here's what you need to know about the causes and symptoms of hypoglycemia and the safest ways to raise blood sugar quickly.
Causes of hypoglycemia Typically, hypoglycemia is most common in people with diabetes.
It can also be a side effect of diabetes treatments intended to manage blood sugar levels, says Evan Barnathan, MD, a family physician at Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston, Maine.