Diabetes Education: How to recognise and address hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels)

Hypoglycemia is most common in people who inject insulin or who take certain tablets (called sulphonylureas) to manage their diabetes. A hypoglycaemic event is defined as blood glucose levels less than 4mmol/L whether the person has symptoms or not. Common symptoms of hypoglycaemia include: Sweating Shaking, weakness Hunger Lack of concentration Changes in mood Headache, dizziness   To treat hypoglycaemia, an individual should eat short acting … Continue reading Diabetes Education: How to recognise and address hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels)