Maybe the biggest question is, are both problems treatable or maybe curable? Well, prevention is the best cure! Maintaining healthy blood sugar is always the best option. You do this by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. How do you do that? Have a healthy diet with lots of vitamins and few unhealthy fats and sugars, quit smoking and drinking (excessive) alcohol, keep the caffeine to a minimum, sleep an average of 8 hours per night, and get plenty of exercises – preferably 30 minutes a day and get regular checkups with your professional healthcare provider, so you know where you need to pay more or less attention.
Are There Any Treatment Options?
Both health problems have their own treatment options. In case you’re diagnosed with (diabetes and have symptoms of) hyperglycemia, treatment options are: get physical, take your medication, change your diet, and/or adjust your insulin doses – make sure to discuss this with your healthcare provider first. In case of severe hyperglycemia, make sure to call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately. You need medical help to lower your blood sugar levels.
Treating Low Blood Sugar Levels
Treating low blood sugar is a different story. When your blood sugar levels are between 55 and 69 ml/dL, you must use the 15.15 rule; have 15 grams of carbs and check your blood sugar again after 15 minutes. If it’s still below 70 mg/dL, repeat the rule until it’s back to healthy levels. If your blood sugar levels are below 55 mg/dL, you have severely low blood sugar. This can be difficult to treat by yourself.
The 15/15 rule might not work here. What will help is injectable glucagon – which must be prescribed by your healthcare provider. Make sure that your loved ones recognize these signs and know what they should do, in case you faint. If the injection doesn’t work or your blood sugar is still low after 20 minutes of treatment: make sure to call 911!
All these things have an influence on your life and your blood sugar levels. If you want to change your lifestyle, make sure to talk with your doctor to discuss these things. Not everything has to apply to you or your loved ones, but make sure to keep them in mind. Adjusting your day-to-day life can be a drastic thing, so make sure you do plenty of online research about blood sugar levels, meal plans, foods, vitamins, and other treatment options.
