About 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates is recommended to treat low blood sugar. Juice, dried fruit, candy, honey, and glucose tablets raise blood sugar quickly. Glucose tablets and gels work ...

Fast-acting carbohydrates can treat mild hypoglycemia in 5 to 15 minutes. Prescription glucagon is used for severe hypoglycemia when fast-acting carbs don't help. If you don't have diabetes, see a ...

Jay H. Shubrook, DO: Hi, I am Jay Shubrook, family physician, diabetologist, and professor at Touro University, California. Today we are continuing our series on practical insulin use in primary care.

Baqsimi (glucagon) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat severely low blood sugar levels. The drug comes as nasal powder. It’s usually given as a one-time dose. Baqsimi is used in adults and ...

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar (glucose) levels fall below 70 milligrams per deciliter, creating a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. The condition affects people with and ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...