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If you live with or care for a person with diabetes, it comes as no surprise that hypoglycemia (or low blood glucose) presents a serious threat to a person's physical health.

Many people who are diagnosed with diabetes are concerned that their entire lives are about to change. This often includes a fear that they may never again be able to enjoy a glass of wine or a pint of beer. But is this a legitimate concern?

Do you see people running when it’s –20 degrees and snowing, and think, “How ridiculous!”? Twenty years ago, I thought the same thing. Now, I am that ridiculous person.

Understand what causes hypoglycemia, which is the medical term for blood glucose levels below 4 mol/L. Find out how to treat hypoglycemia quickly it with glucose tablets, sugar, fruit juice, or a soft drink.