What is Hypoglycaemia? Information for Support Persons

Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Introduction

Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose level or hypo) occurs when the blood glucose level drops to less than 4mmol/L or when hypo symptoms are being experienced at a level close to 4mmol/L.

If in doubt, do not waste time doing a blood glucose test. Blood glucose levels less than 4 mmol/L should be treated even when there are no symptoms.

In this Section

• What causes a hypo?
• What are the causes of a hypo?
• Treatment for Mild Hypos
• Treatment for Severe Hypos

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