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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed beginning Nov. 1, 2025. You can use your EBT card with any existing benefits. However, new CalFresh funds will not be added until federal funding restarts.

The Ventura County Human Services Agency created a list of questions and answers about the CalFresh funding delay:

For a list of food pantries, click here, call 2-1-1, or visit 211ventura.org.

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, los beneficios de CalFresh se retrasarán a partir del 11/01/2025. Puede usar su tarjeta EBT con los beneficios existentes. Sin embargo, no se agregarán nuevos fondos de CalFresh hasta que se restablezca la financiación federal.

La Agencia de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Ventura creó una lista de preguntas y respuestas sobre el retraso en la financiación de CalFresh.

Para obtener una lista de despensas de alimentos, haga clic aquí, llame al 2-1-1, o visite 211ventura.org.

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Hypoglycemia: A sugar issue

A young woman rests her hand on her forehead

Taking too much insulin or not eating properly can cause low blood sugar in a person with diabetes.

Hypoglycemia is an extremely low level of glucose in the bloodstream. It can occur when a person with diabetes takes too much insulin or doesn't eat properly, especially before exercise.

People who experience hypoglycemia may be sweating, shaking, weak, nervous, dizzy or light-headed. They also may have a headache or be hungry.

If not treated in time, hypoglycemia can cause you to slip into a coma or have a seizure, according to the American Diabetes Association. For elderly people with cardiovascular problems, a hypoglycemic episode could lead to fainting or a fall. Hypoglycemia is life-threatening any time you can't treat yourself.

Glucose tablets or gel, fruit juice or food with a high sugar content can help you recover from hypoglycemia. In some cases, emergency medical treatment may be needed.

Reviewed 6/27/2025

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