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You have received treatment today for hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar).
'Hypos' can happen very quickly and may be caused by:
· Missed or late meals
· Too much insulin/tablets
· Alcohol (particularly after drinking on an empty stomach)
· Too little food
· Hot weather
· More exercise than usual
OR no obvious reason!
Treatment
1. The treatment you have been given is aimed at restoring your low blood sugar back to normal
range.
2. It is important that you are able to eat and drink before you go home so that you are not re-admitted again later for the
same reason.
3. Before you leave you should be given advice about adjusting your normal dose of insulin/tablets if
appropriate.
Your blood glucose levels may be high for several hours afterwards - Don't
Panic!
Driving
Having an episode of hypoglycemia requiring assistance from another person is considered severe hypoglycemia. It is illegal to drive with blood sugar levels below
3.5mmol/l.
You should not drive until control has been re-established
This is particularly important if you do not have any awareness ('warning signs') that your blood sugar is going
low.
Carry with you some quickly absorbed sugar at all times, e.g., glucose tablets, sugar cubes, along
with identification.
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