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How Can Hypoglycemia Be Treated?
I have a relative recently diagnosed with hypoglycemia. She is 64 years old and about 5 2 and weighs 88 pounds. She had always strived to eat only healthy and does not believe in medication. Several days ago she became incoherent. She was hospitalized and put on iv. She had low glucose and low potassium. When they take her off the iv she crashes. She refuses to eat or take pills. How can the family help?
Fri, 1 Sep 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that hypoglycemia can be managed wily on healthy food. Give her something to eat every two hours. Foods and fruits rich in sugar and potassium are
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Apple
- Pumpkin seeds
- Balanced food for low blood sugar individuals like meat, dairy products, fresh vegetables
- Drink plenty of Water
- small frequent meals
- good Sleep
Hope this will Help
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Mahajan
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that hypoglycemia can be managed wily on healthy food. Give her something to eat every two hours. Foods and fruits rich in sugar and potassium are
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Apple
- Pumpkin seeds
- Balanced food for low blood sugar individuals like meat, dairy products, fresh vegetables
- Drink plenty of Water
- small frequent meals
- good Sleep
Hope this will Help
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Mahajan
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