oumadin). There may be an interaction with Phenobarbitol.
Acupuncture may decrease stress, increase coping skills, and regulate hormone function.
Any underlying condition that may be causing your hypoglycemia must be aggressively treated so that your episodes do not recur. If you have hypoglycemia when you exercise, carry a healthy snack with you. hypoglycemia causes a cascade of effects that may induce stress and cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beat), contribute to sudden cardiac death, and cause bleeding in the brain. Speak to your doctor.
DO NOT ignore the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Untreated, it can cause irreversible brain damage, coma, or even death.
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