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Gestational Diabetes: Managing Hypoglycemia
Gestational Diabetes: Managing HypoglycemiaWhen you have gestational diabetes, you may need to take insulin.Sometimes taking insulin can cause hypoglycemia. This is when your blood glucose or sugar drops below 70mg/dL.To help prevent hypoglycemia, follow this checklist:DO: Follow your meal plan. Eat enough healthy carbohydrates every day.DO: Check your blood sugar when you notice any symptoms of hypoglycemia. These include: Headache;Weakness; Cold sweat or clammy feeling; Shakiness; Hunger; Irritability; Confusion; Or dizziness.DO: Eat or drink 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates if your blood glucose is below 70 mg/dL.DO: Check your glucose level again after 15 minutes.DO: Repeat these steps until your blood sugar is at least 70 mg/dL.DO: Eat a meal or snack of carbohydrates and protein to keep your blood sugar in a safe range.DO NOT: Ignore hypoglycemia. It can get worse and cause you to pass out.DO NOT: Delay or skip a meal.DO NOT: Forget to write down any times you have low blood glucose and share them with your diabetes careteam.Using your insulin safely and correctly can help you reach your blood sugar goals.It can improve your health and your baby’s health. It can also reduce your risk for complications during yourpregnancy. Follow this checklist to help prevent hypoglycemia.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Know the dangers of low blood glucose, and how to bring it back up to a healthy level.
Watch this video to learn how taking insulin can help keep your blood glucose in a healthy range when you have gestational diabetes.
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Learn about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Watch this video to know when to call the doctor for symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe hypoglycemia.
