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Managing hypoglycaemia fact sheet

When blood glucose levels drop below 4 mmol/L in people with diabetes, it is called hypoglycaemia (also known as a hypo or low blood glucose level). Hypos can occur in people who use insulin and some other types of glucose-lowering medications. It is important to treat a hypo quickly to stop your blood glucose level from dropping even lower. You should always carry hypo treatment with you.

Read more in our fact sheet.

An informational fact sheet from NDSS titled 'Managing hypoglycaemia'. The text describes the causes and symptoms of low blood glucose levels (hypos) and outlines essential management and prevention strategies. It features a large header image at the top showing a young woman looking stressed or unwell, resting her head on her hand while sitting at a table with a laptop. Below the image, the document is organised into columns with green headings and a green bulleted list detailing common causes.
Managing hypoglycaemia fact sheet

Hypos can occur in people who use insulin and some other types of glucose-lowering medications. Learn about how to recognise the signs and manage hypoglycaemia.

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