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Hypoglycaemia (Low Glucose)
Blood Glucose (BG) < 3.9 mmol/L or ≤ 4.4 mmol/L with Symptoms
Hypoglycaemia Symptoms
• Shakiness
• Fatigue
• Hunger
• Sweating
• Cold, clammy skin
If you have symptoms of low glucose, check your blood glucose. Depending on
the results, do one of the following:
If your glucose is less than 2.8 mmol/L: If your glucose is less than 3.9 mmol/L:
1. Treat with 30 grams of fast-acting
carbohydrate.
2. Wait 15–20 minutes
Recheck your blood glucose. Depending on the results, do one of the following:
If your glucose is lower than 4.4 mmol/L: If your glucose is higher than 4.4 mmol/L:
1. Treat with 30 grams of fast-acting
carbohydrate.
2. Wait 15–20 minutes, then recheck
your blood glucose.
3. If your glucose remains low after
repeated treatments, notify your
healthcare provider immediately
and/or go to the nearest emergency
department.
Important Notes:
• Make sure your blood glucose is at least 5.6 mmol/L before driving or working with
dangerous machinery or equipment.
• Even if you cannot check your blood glucose, do not wait to treat symptoms of
hypoglycaemia.
• If you have hypoglycaemia unawareness, check your blood glucose more frequently.
• Weakness
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Rapid heartbeat
• Confusion
1. Treat with 15 grams of fast-acting
carbohydrate.
2. Wait 15 minutes
1. Follow with your next scheduled meal
or a snack.
Depending on how long you have to wait
for that meal or snack, do one of the
following:
• If your next meal/snack is 30 mins
away, take an additional 15 grams of
fast-acting carbohydrate.
• If your next meal/snack is 60 mins
away, take an additional 30 grams of
fast-acting carbohydrate.
2. If your glucose remains low after
repeated treatments, notify your
healthcare provider immediately
and/or go to the nearest emergency
department.
Troubleshooting
Hypoglycaemia
• Tingling
• Anxiety
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Personality change
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