Low Blood Sugar
Answers to common questions about low blood sugar.
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What is hypoglycaemia?
Hypoglycaemia means blood glucose is below 70 mg/dL.
It is particularly important in people taking insulin or certain glucose-lowering medicines. Diabetes Journals Reference
What are the symptoms of low sugar?
Sweating
Shaking
Hunger
Palpitations
Dizziness
Weakness
Confusion
Behavioural changes
What should I do when my sugar is low?
If you are conscious and able to swallow, take a fast-acting source of glucose and recheck your glucose after about 15 minutes.
Severe hypoglycaemia requiring help from another person is a medical emergency.
Can low sugar happen during sleep?
Yes.
Nocturnal hypoglycaemia can occur, particularly in people using insulin or certain other medicines.