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Below 70? The 15-15 rule

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Diabetes misunderstood as a disease of the rich

All for DiabetesPublished May 6, 20201 min read
When Advice on Diabetes Is Sound, but Ignored

Key points

  • Without a major breakthrough in preventing and treating diabetes, the number of cases in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to double, reaching 24 million by 2030, according to the Brussels-based International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
  • “HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis are important conditions, but they are not the only conditions,” IDF??ey need it.
  • A recent study, Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, led by the University of Yaound?
  • Take a healthy weight may be the onset of diabetes, and complete, in many case, the normalization in the blood.

Without a major breakthrough in preventing and treating diabetes, the number of cases in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to double, reaching 24 million by 2030, according to the Brussels-based International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

A recent study, Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, led by the University of Yaound?

“HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis are important conditions, but they are not the only conditions,” IDF??ey need it. Take a healthy weight may be the onset of diabetes, and complete, in many case, the normalization in the blood. You can usually find diabetes-friendly recipes in a book of healthy food pyramid recipes for weight loss.

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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.

Call 911

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.