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Have Hypoglycemia. Get Very Thirsty And Lips Taste Salty. Suggestions
Every day, after around 2pm or so, I get very thirsty and my lips taste like salt. I have a mug of tea in the morning and drink water at work. Usually 32 oz. while there. Have another cup of tea when I arrive home to relax and soymilk with dinner. I eat no extra sugar or sugar items and have hypoglycemia. I am 5'2" and weight 116 lbs and am 60 yrs old. I check my blood when I feel so thirsty & it is usually between 77 & 129.
Fri, 10 May 2013
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Dr. Sharmila Bura's
Response
Hello, Take two or three glucose tablets (available at pharmacy).
Take one tube of glucose gel (available at pharmacy).
Chew four to six pieces of hard candy (not sugar-free).
Drink 1/2 cup fruit juice.
Drink 1 cup skim milk.
Drink 1/2 cup soft drink (not sugar-free).
Eat 1 tablespoon honey (placed under your tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream).
Eat 1 tablespoon table sugar.
Eat 1 tablespoon corn syrup. Regards,
Take one tube of glucose gel (available at pharmacy).
Chew four to six pieces of hard candy (not sugar-free).
Drink 1/2 cup fruit juice.
Drink 1 cup skim milk.
Drink 1/2 cup soft drink (not sugar-free).
Eat 1 tablespoon honey (placed under your tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream).
Eat 1 tablespoon table sugar.
Eat 1 tablespoon corn syrup. Regards,
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