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Hypoglycemia Symptoms
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Dizziness, confusion, aggression, blurred vision, pins and needles of lips, thumping heart, hunger, trembling hands, look pale, sweaty skin, weak knees. Can progress to seizure or coma
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How to treat hypoglycaemia 2.6-3.4 (conscious/cooperative patient)
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1x hypofit or 3 tsp sugar in water. Dont give food/drink. Recheck CBG in 10 min, if > 4 give carbohydrate snack e.g milo or 2 biscuits. If mealtime, give meal with appropriate meds.
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How to treat Hypoglycaemia <2.5 (conscious/cooperative patient)
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2x hypofit or 6x tsp sugar in water. Recheck CBG in 10 min, if > 4 give carbohydrate snack e.g milo or 2 biscuits. If mealtime, give meal with appropriate meds.