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Hello.

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Thanks for joining me for Severe Low Blood Sugar Basics.

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Life is a journey and so much of it happens

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while we are busy making other plans.

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And as much as we would like, we can’t plan for everything.

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Sometimes, even when people with diabetes are taking steps

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to prevent severe low blood sugar

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life can still get in the way.

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A1C is a blood test

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that measures average blood sugar over the past 3 months.

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Because A1C doesn’t look at how your blood sugar levels vary from hour to hour,

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or from day to day, you may still be at risk

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for severe low blood sugar, regardless of your A1C level.

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Now, let’s talk about

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some of the causes of severe low blood sugar.

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In one study, people with diabetes who take insulin reported

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a range of everyday circumstances that

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can lead to low blood sugar emergencies.

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These include not eating enough food,

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unexpected or unusual physical activity,

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taking the wrong amount of insulin,

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situations that cause stress,

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changing blood sugar levels,

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and not noticing signs or symptoms of low blood sugar.

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A severe low blood sugar emergency could happen anytime, and anywhere.

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So, people with diabetes should be prepared with an emergency plan,

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just in case.

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Things to remember.

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One, you may be at risk for severe low blood sugar, regardless of your A1C level.

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Two, a range of everyday circumstances can lead to low blood sugar emergencies.

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Three, be prepared with an emergency plan

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just in case.

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Thank you for joining us for Severe Low Blood Sugar Basics.