PreventionBy Mayo Clinic staff Following are suggestions that
can help prevent diabetic hypoglycemia: - Don't skip or delay
meals or snacks. If you take insulin or oral diabetes
medication, it's important that you be consistent about the
amount and timing of your meals and snacks. The food you eat
must be in balance with the insulin working in your body. -
Monitor your blood sugar. Depending on your treatment plan, you
may check and record your blood sugar level several times a week
or several times a day. Careful monitoring is the only way to
make sure that your blood sugar level remains within your target
range. - Measure medication carefully, and take it on time. Take
your medication as recommended by your health care provider. -
Adjust your medication or eat additional snacks if you increase
your physical activity. The adjustment depends on the blood
sugar test results and on the type and length of the activity. -
Eat a meal or snack with alcohol, if you choose to drink.
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