hypoglycaemic+attack

=Hypoglycaemic attacks=

What is it
Occurs when blood sugar levels become too low (hypoglycaemia). This happens when the levels go below 4mmol/L, although this can vary.

Causes
This can happen when you take too much insulin or if you miss a meal or exercise more than usual.

Symptoms
//can come on suddenly// - cold sweats - shaking - cool, pale skin - fatigue - tiredness - dizziness

What to do
Have some quick acting carbohydrate that is easy to consume: - 1/2 regular can of soft drink (not diet) - 1/2 glass fruit juice - 3 teaspoons of sugar or honey - 6-7 jellybeans - glucose tablets equivalent to 15g carbohydrate

Tell friends, relatives what to do in case you get a severe 'hypo' (do not give food/drink by mouth when unconscious, leads to choking) - should be turned on side and get medical help (phone 000, stating a 'diabetic emergency') - can inject glucagon to speed up recovery (give sugary food/drink when consciousness regained)

Resources
[|Diabetes Australia - Hypoglycaemia and Diabetes]