Low Blood
Glucose
DIABETES
Hypoglycaemic
Shock
15-15Education
Rule
Lorem
The rule of thumb for diabetics. If
feeling low- eat 15 grams of carbs.
Wait 15 minutes. Recheck levels, and
if still low- eat 15 more.
Insulin-Food-Exercise
Are all critical ways
diabetics maintain healthy
glucose levels. Without
insulin injections, well
balanced meals and
appropriate levels of
activity, diabetics can
quickly experience
hypoglycemic shock .
Type 1 Diabetics on average
expeiance at least two mild
episodes of low blood
glucose each week.
American Diabetes Association, (2019). Diabetes, Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose). Retrieved from: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-
control/hypoglycemia-low-blood.html
Glucose Levels normally vary throughout the
day, but any levels below the healthy range is
very risky.
Low glucose levels are indicated when a
individual is required to take action to bring
them back to their normal range, aka ‘taget
range’. Target ranges can also vary between
persons.
⃝ Children require only 8-10 grams of carbs.
⃝ Diabetics tend to want to continue eating until
they feel better- which is dangerous.
⃝ Only give healthy carbohydrates with limited fat
content.
Severe
Shock
Treated with
glucose injections.
Diabetics can go unconscious, and require
immediate attention. Once glucose is administered
and consciousness is regained; they may feel
nauseaous and dizzy.
Signs and Symptoms
Diabetics experiencing low
blood sugars will complain
of weakness, fatigue and
hunger. They may also
seem irritable and
nervous. Their vision may
be blurred and they may
also begin to shake.