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�� Not enough carbohydrate in meal or snack times.
�� Too much insulin or diabetes tablets (e.g. Amaryl, Diamicron).
�� Too much alcohol or alcohol consumed without food.
�� Physical activity without enough carbohydrate foods (e.g. bread, rice, fruit, cereal).
�� Not reducing your insulin dose before physical activity.
�� heart palpitations
�� sweating more than usual
�� dizziness
�� strong headache
�� blurred vision
�� shaking
�� excessive hunger
�� pins and needles around the mouth
�� lack of concentration
�� unusual Behaviour
�� irritability
�� loss of consciousness
Possible causes of hypoglycaemia
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia = a blood glucose level less than 4.0mmol/l
Treating hypoglycaemia Low blood glucose level (less than 4.0mmol/l)
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Treatment (Choose one) AmountLucozadeTM
TruePlusTM Glucose Drink1/3 bottle= 100mls1 bottle= 60mls
GlucoJelTM Jelly Beans(available at a pharmacy)
5 Jelly Beans
Soft Drink (not diet) 150mls = 1 small glass
Oral Glucose Gel 1 tubeGlucose Tablets Total 15g carbohydrate (Number of
tablets will vary depending on product)
Treating hypoglycaemia
Always remember
If your blood glucose levels are less than 4.0mmol/l, treat with one of the following
Wait 10–15 minutes and re-check blood glucose
If blood glucose is less than 4mmol/l, repeat treatment above
If blood glucose is more than 4mmol/l, follow treatment below
Choose one of the following low-GI carbohydrate snacks. For example:
�� 1 piece of fruit
�� 1 slice of grain bread
�� 1 glass of milk
�� 1 muesli barORFollow up with your regular meal containing one of the carbohydrates below. For example:
�� Low-GI bread
�� Pasta, low-GI rice
�� Corn, legumes/lentils, sweet potato
�� Report any unexplained or frequent hypoglycaemia to your doctor.
�� Do not give food or fluids to an unconscious person.
�� Dial 000 for an ambulance and assistance