What Are Early Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia?
Prevention
In people taking insulin, drinking alcohol can lead to an episode of hypoglycemia. Patients with diabetes should discuss with their doctors how much alcohol, if any, they can drink safely. Alcohol can cause serious episodes of hypoglycemia even when insulin was taken hours before. People with diabetes should be very aware of this possible problem if they drink.
People with diabetes should always have ready access to emergency supplies for treating unexpected episodes of hypoglycemia....
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