Both high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can be dangerous to the body. Low blood sugar (below 70 mg/dL) can be an emergency medical event.
In this video, learn how to prevent and treat low blood sugar, and when to call 911 for hypoglycemia, according to Ana Kausel, MD, Endocrinologist in New York City.
Dr. Kausel is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders in New York City.
References
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
American Diabetes Association. (2020). Fast-acting glucose products. Diabetes Forecast.
Mathew, P., et al. (2022). Hypoglycemia. StatPearls.
MedlinePlus. (2023). Hypoglycemia.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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