Diabetes
Hypoglycaemia — Fast Treatment Guide
21 Aug 2025 • Updated 21 Aug 2025

Hypoglycaemia — Fast Treatment Guide
Recognizing a hypo
- Shakiness, sweating, hunger, irritability, blurred vision.
- Severe: confusion, seizure, unconsciousness.
15:15 rule
- 15 g fast carbs (e.g., glucose tablets, small juice, 6 jellybeans).
- Wait 15 minutes → recheck BGL.
- Repeat if still < 4 mmol/L.
Follow-up
- Eat longer-acting carbs (sandwich, milk, fruit) once stable.
- Review cause (too much insulin, delayed meal, exercise).
Prevention tips
- Don’t skip meals.
- Adjust insulin for exercise.
- Carry glucose everywhere.
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