General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes Mellitus

General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes Mellitus (Blood Glucose below 4.0mmols)

‘What To Do’ information

A low blood glucose (below 4mmols) might happen because:

•         a meal or snack is missed or delayed

•         the child/young person hasn’t eaten enough

•         the child/young person has been exercising a lot with no extra food

•         the child/young person is getting more insulin than their body needs

•         Stress

Follow the flow chart below if a child/young person with Diabetes appears to have any of these signs OR if they are have a reading below 4mmols at a mealtime blood glucose check without these symptoms:

General Signs of Hypoglycaemia

Flow Chart for management of suspected Hypoglycaemia (Blood glucose less than 4mmol)

If the child has been given 3 doses of hypo treatment and the child’s conscious state is starting to deteriorate or worsen, call 999.