HYPOGLYCAEMIA

Objectives

Definition of hypoglycaemia

Risk of hypoglycaemia (1 of 3)

Risk of hypoglycaemia (2 of 3)

Risk of hypoglycaemia (3 of 3)

The body’s response

Symptoms of hypoglycaemia

Counter-regulatory hormone - Glucagon

Counter-regulatory hormone - Epinephrine

Counter-regulatory hormones - Cortisol and Growth Hormone

Possible consequences of hypoglycaemia

Activity

Treatment (1 of 2)

Treatment (2 of 2)

Glucagon / IV dextrose options

Follow-up management

Other management strategies

Relative hypoglycaemia

Rebound hyperglycaemia (1 of 2)

Rebound hyperglycaemia (2 of 2)

Frequency of hypoglycaemia - type 1 diabetes

Developing unawareness

Managing hypoglycaemic unawareness

Increased risk of hypoglycaemia

Alcohol

Hypoglycaemia in older people

Driving safety - type 1 diabetes

Activity

Summary

References

References