Health Tip: Controlling Your Blood Sugar

Suggestions to prevent hypoglycemia

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(HealthDay News) -- When blood sugar levels get too low, especially among diabetics, it can lead to dangerous symptoms including confusion, fainting and clumsiness.

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The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse offers these suggestions to help prevent low blood sugar:

• Always take medications as directed by your doctor. Ask your doctor which medications can contribute to low blood sugar.
• Never skip meals or snacks, and make sure you eat enough at each meal.
• Daily exercise is good, but take care to watch your blood sugar by checking it frequently before and after. Make adjustments to your medications before exercise.
• Alcohol can contribute to low blood sugar, so talk to your doctor about how you can drink safely. Sometimes, alcohol may be acceptable if taken with food.

-- Diana Kohnle