Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar)
This page will help you prepare and act correctly to treat low blood sugar.
When does low blood sugar occur?
Low blood sugar occurs when the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dL.
- Low blood sugar may be caused by:
- Skipping or delaying meals.
- Taking an excessive dose of insulin.
- Consuming insufficient amounts of carbohydrates.
Intense exercise.
- What are the symptoms of low blood sugar?.
- Sweating.
- Severe hunger.
- Palpitations (rapid heartbeat).
- Coldness.
- Pale face.
- Blurred vision.
- Shaking.
- Difficulty concentrating..
Feeling tired and dizzy.
How do you manage low blood sugar?
Use the 15-gram every-15-minute rule.
This involves consuming 15 grams of fast-absorbing carbohydrates, such as juices. Then wait for 15 minutes; after that, measure your blood sugar level. If it rises above 70 mg/dL, consume a light snack to help stabilize the blood sugar level. If the blood sugar level does not rise, repeat the process.
- Fast-absorbing foods:
- cup of orange or apple juice.
- A cup of milk.
- 2 teaspoons of sugar.
- 2 teaspoons of raisins.
A spoonful of honey.
In case of loss of consciousness, the affected person should be treated with a glucagon injection. Once the patient regains consciousness, provide a light snack, and continue monitoring blood sugar levels.. The doctor should also be informed of the incident to review insulin dosages.
Emergency numbers in Gulf countries:
Sultanate of Oman: 9999.
Saudi Arabia: 997.
Kuwait: 112.
Qatar: 999.
UAE: 998.
Bahrain: 999.
