Eat a snack or reduce your insulin prior to unusual exercise. If you are taking insulin, notify your doctor if you have low blood sugars four or more times per week or if you have a severe low blood sugar. Severe low blood sugars are those less than 40 mg. or those requiring help from another person or those which cause you to have a convulsion or become unconscious. If you are taking oral medication for your diabetes notify your doctor or nurse if blood sugars are running less than 80 mg. Your Symptoms You will need to know and be aware of how you feel when your blood sugar is too low.
People have different symptoms and respond differently to treatment.
Some people do not have symptoms when their blood sugar is too low. They must depend on blood sugar testing to find out they are too low. You may experience a low blood sugar night. The low blood sugar might wake you up and your symptoms might be similar to those you have during the day. However, the symptoms may be different.