How hypoglycemia is treated

Hypoglycemia is defined as a fasting blood glucose of <7.0 mmol/L, along with a 2-hour post glycemic load blood glucose between 7.8 and 11.1 mmol/L. Patients with impaired glucose tolerance should be given lifestyle interventions (e.g., medical nutrition therapy, exercise therapy, etc.) to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Pharmacologic interventions may be considered if intensive lifestyle interventions are not effective in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. 1. Medical nutrition therapy: Patients with impaired glucose tolerance need to receive individualized medical nutrition therapy. It is necessary to control the total energy intake, rational and balanced distribution of various nutrients, and meet individual dietary preferences as much as possible. 2. Exercise therapy: Regular exercise can increase insulin sensitivity, improve quality of life and help control blood glucose. Aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling and swimming can be chosen. 3. Pharmacological intervention: Clinical trials have shown that there is sufficient evidence of the safety of metformin and acarbose for long-term use in people with impaired glucose tolerance. If you are found to have impaired glucose tolerance, while receiving treatment from specialized doctors in regular hospitals, you should monitor your blood glucose regularly to avoid delaying your condition.