TREATING HYPOGLYCAEMIA
Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) occurs when blood glucose levels fall below 4 mmol/L. It is commonly referred to as a 'hypo'.
Although exercise lowers the blood glucose level, it will normally not cause hypoglycaemic episodes in otherwise healthy people.
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia can make you feel:
- tired
- pale
- clammy/sweaty
- weak/faint
- hungry
- agitated
Diabetes-Related Hypoglycaemia
If you think your blood glucose is low, check it and treat the problem right away.
To treat hypoglycaemia, have a serving of a quick-fix food, wait 15 minutes, and check your blood glucose. Repeat the treatment until your blood glucose is above 4 mmol/L.
Keep quick-fix foods in the car, at work—anywhere you spend time.
Be careful when you are driving. Check your blood glucose frequently and snack as needed to keep your level above 4 mmol/L.
Although exercise lowers the blood glucose level, it will normally not cause hypoglycaemic episodes in otherwise healthy people.
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia can make you feel:
- tired
- pale
- clammy/sweaty
- weak/faint
- hungry
- agitated
Diabetes-Related Hypoglycaemia
If you think your blood glucose is low, check it and treat the problem right away.
To treat hypoglycaemia, have a serving of a quick-fix food, wait 15 minutes, and check your blood glucose. Repeat the treatment until your blood glucose is above 4 mmol/L.
Keep quick-fix foods in the car, at work—anywhere you spend time.
Be careful when you are driving. Check your blood glucose frequently and snack as needed to keep your level above 4 mmol/L.
