It might start with feeling a bit tired. Before you know it, you’re shaking and sweating a little. Then the dizziness starts. You’re having a hypo, but the big question is, would you recognise what’s happening and know what to do about it?
The fact is, hypos can not only happen and progress quickly, they can also be dangerous – even fatal – if left untreated, so making sure you know as much about them as possible could be a literal lifesaver.lowdown
So, what is hypoglycaemia?
A hypo occurs when your blood glucose level drops too low – below 4mmol/L. People who take insulin to manage their diabetes are much more likely to experience hypos, but taking other glucose-lowering tablets increases the risk, too.
This story is from the March - April 2020 edition of Diabetic Living Australia.
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