Hypoglycemia will inevitably occur. Being prepared and implementing a treatment plan should help to restore euglycemia and resolve hypoglycemia symptoms. The plan comprises fast-acting carbohydrates and, importantly, ready-to-use glucagon for self-administration when carbohydrates are not working or for third-party administration when the affected person is unwilling or unable to swallow (e.g., unconscious or in a coma).
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