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Hypoglycaemia — Fast Treatment Guide

21 Aug 2025 • Updated 21 Aug 2025

Hypoglycaemia — Fast Treatment Guide

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.