Pump Therapy – General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Children with Diabetes Mellitus
Pump Therapy-General Management of Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Glucose 4.0mmols/l or below):
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A low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia; 3.9mmol/l or below) might happen because the child/young person:
- has missed or delayed a meal or snack
- has not eaten enough
- has undertaken activity that has lowered the blood glucose
- is getting more insulin than their body needs.
- is experiencing stress
Follow the flow chart if your child/young person with Diabetes appears to have any of the following signs:
General Signs of Hypoglycaemia
| Sweaty | Shaky | Dizzy |
| Sleepy | Hungry | Weak |
| Irritable | Confused | Aggressive |
| Pale | Cold | Tired |
| Uncooperative | Poor concentration | Semi-conscious |
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