Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when your blood sugar drops below the normal level. An individual will typically begin to feel the symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood glucose drops below 70 mg/dL. Low blood sugar occurs almost exclusively in diabetics in response to insulin therapy along with insufficient caloric intake, excessive dosages of insulin, or the exertion of energy without sufficient caloric intake (such as if you were to run a 10k but didn't account for that by having snacks). Other rare causes include a tumor in the pancreas that produces excess insulin (insulinoma) and reactive hypoglycemia, which occurs when blood sugar drops after eating a meal or specific food. Hypoglycemia can be a side effect of some medications used to treat diabetes, including insulin and pills (such as glipizide and glyburide) that are taken to increase insulin production. Certain combinations of medications (like glipizide and metformin or glyburide and metformin) can also cause hypoglycemia. This is why it is vital that you disclose all medications, vitamins, and supplements (including herbal remedies) you're taking to your doctor. There are a number of physical and mental symptoms that you can identify as signs that your blood sugar is low, including: Shakiness Dizziness Weakness Mental confusion (e.g., uncertain of the date, year, etc.) Altered level of consciousness, poor concentration, or drowsiness Diaphoresis or a "cold sweat" Coma (Note: Severe disorientation and coma do not occur until your blood glucose level reaches around 45mg/dL) Test your blood sugar at least once daily (when you wake up and before eating anything). Follow the above recommendations to exercise regularly and eat meals and snacks throughout the day. Take care to bring snacks with you while you're out as a precaution. In addition, If you have diabetes, or are prone to bouts of hypoglycemia, describe your symptoms to your friends, family, and a trusted co-worker so that they can help you if you experience a rapid or severe drop in blood sugar. In the case of young children, school staff should be instructed on how to recognize and treat a child's hypoglycemia symptoms. Consider carrying a form of diabetes identification, like a medical identification necklace or bracelet or a card in your wallet, so that people can know that you have diabetes in an emergency situation. Be careful when driving because hypoglycemia symptoms can make driving extremely dangerous. When driving long distances, check your blood sugar levels frequently (especially before getting behind the wheel) and snack as needed to maintain a blood glucose level of at least 70 mg/dL. Notify your healthcare provider if you are having persistent episodes of hypoglycemia (more than a few times a week) so that they can adjust your medication dosages accordingly. It is important to bring your blood glucose log, so your doctor can figure out when your insulin is peaking and glucose level is falling, so that he can time the use of the correct type of insulin (regular, intermediate or long-acting). Dosing at the correct times of the day, as determined by your log, can help ensure that you do not have any subsequent episodes of hypoglycemia.

Summary: Understand how hypoglycemia works. Know the symptoms of low blood sugar. Be preventive and take precautions. Consult your physician.

Use your dome brush after it has been cleaned well to blend your shadows together. You want to create a smooth graduation of color, so take a few minutes to softly fade your darkest shadow up into the middle hue. Avoid contacting the line of dark shadow near your lash line too much, as you don't want to make that part look too faded from blending.

Summary: Blend your shadow. Finished.

If you want to create a stencil freehand, draw or trace a design or logo onto a piece of thick paper. Or, you can print out the image, logo, or text that you want to stencil onto your shirt and cut out the design with an X-acto knife. For example, you could purchase a stencil of the band's official logo to use for making T-shirts, or you could print off an image of the band's official logo to make into your own stencil. If you cut out the design yourself, go slowly and cut right along the outside of the design to get a crisp stencil design. Position the stencil on the T-shirt where you want it to go. Then, apply masking tape to the edges of the stencil to hold it on the T-shirt. You may also want to place some old newspaper around the edges of the stencil to avoid getting paint onto other areas of the shirt. You can position the stencil in the center of your shirt, or slightly off to one side or corner. Select the paint color or colors you want to use. If you will be using liquid paint, dip a sponge brush into your fabric paint and dab it onto the stencil to fill it in. If you are using a fabric spray paint, then spray it onto the stencil using a back and forth sweeping motion. Apply 2 coats of either kind of paint to ensure good coverage. Avoid applying too much paint or it may seep out around the edges of your stencil. The paint might be dry within a few hours, but it is best to let it dry for at least 8 hours to be sure. Do not wear or wash the shirt until the paint is completely dry. When the paint is still wet, it will feel tacky to the touch. Although it's best not to touch the paint until it is totally dry, you can check the paint by touching it after a few hours if you can't wait to wear your shirt. To preserve your shirt, wash it inside out on the delicate cycle and hang it up to dry.

Summary: Purchase a stencil or create your own stencil to design your shirt. Place the stencil onto a T-shirt and tape it in place. Fill in the stencil with fabric paint or spray paint. Let the paint dry overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Try to wake up at a consistent time each morning so your dog knows when it's time to start the day and go outside. Keep it outside for 5 minutes before letting it back in. About 10 minutes before you go to bed, tell your dog it's bedtime and let it out again for 5 minutes. If your dog doesn't go to the bathroom while it's outside, try bringing it in and keeping it in its crate or kennel for 2-3 minutes before letting it back out. This helps train your dog to relieve itself during the time it is outdoors. As soon as your dog has finished meal time, let it outside for 5 minutes so it knows it's time to use the bathroom. Make sure your dog goes potty before you let it back inside. Large adult dogs should be let outside at least once every 4-6 hours, and puppies should be taken out every 1-2 hours, or every 20 to 30 minutes when you are training a puppy to go potty outside. Even though your dogs will be less stressed while they're on a routine, playing with them each day helps calm them down more. Throw a ball around for them to fetch, play Frisbee, or run around with them so they can burn off extra energy and spend quality time with you. Make sure to differentiate between play and discipline. For example, use a stern voice when you're telling your dog to drop something it shouldn't have, but a playful voice when they're fetching a ball. Taking your dog on walks allows them to get outside and interact with different environments. Let your dog sniff around while you're walking so it can relax. Keep a consistent pace so your dog keeps walking rather than stopping every few feet. If you don't have the time to walk your dog, consider hiring a dog walking service to take the dog for you. Make sure your dog is up-to-date with its vaccines, or else it could be more susceptible to illnesses.
Summary: Let your dog outside after you wake up and before you sleep. Put your dog outside after it eats so it learns when to go to the bathroom. Play with your dog for 15-30 minutes each day. Take your dog for at least 1 walk a day at a consistent time.