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Below 70? The 15-15 rule

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News you can use | Profiling the killer fats

All for DiabetesPublished April 26, 20101 min read

Key points

  • Did you know just a few French fries or a couple of samosas could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%?
  • In an ongoing N-DOC survey in Delhi, 72% of women respondents had heard of trans-fats.
  • They also raise levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of cardiovascular disease; skew omega-6 and omega-3 ratios; and pose risks of liver dysfunction and prostate or breast cancers.
  • Countries such as Australia, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand have regulatory norms on TFA use.

Did you know just a few French fries or a couple of samosas could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%? That????. They also raise levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of cardiovascular disease; skew omega-6 and omega-3 ratios; and pose risks of liver dysfunction and prostate or breast cancers. Countries such as Australia, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand have regulatory norms on TFA use. Bejon Misra, consumer expert and member, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, says similar legislation and public health initiatives are needed in India.

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Low blood sugar

Below 70? Use the 15-15 rule.

Hypoglycemia can happen to anyone who takes insulin or certain diabetes tablets. Treat it straight away. If someone is confused, unconscious or can’t swallow, don’t give food or drink: use glucagon if it is available and call 911 or your local emergency number.

Common signs

  • Shaking or trembling
  • Sweating, clammy skin
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Dizziness
  • Hunger
  • Confusion or irritability
  1. STEP 115 gTake fast-acting sugar4 oz (½ cup) of juice or regular soda, 4 glucose tablets, or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey.
  2. STEP 215 minWait, then recheckStill below 70 mg/dL? Take another 15 g and check again.
  3. STEP 3SnackOnce back in rangeEat a meal or snack if your next one is more than an hour away.

Based on American Diabetes Association guidance. Your care team may give you a different plan, for example for children or after severe lows. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.