Find out what causes your blood sugar level to fall below healthy levels, what you should do when it does, and how you can prevent it from happening.
Also known as low blood sugar, hypoglycaemia occurs when your blood sugar level falls below 4.0 mmol/L.
The possibles causes are:
Fast heartbeat
Dizziness
Headache
Sweating
Unceasing hunger despite having a full and balanced meal
Irritable
Weakness
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Confusion and abnormal behviour
Seizures
if the individual has lost consciousness, please call an ambulance immediately!
Follow if you experience hypoglycaemia.
Warning: These steps are only applicable if the person is conscious. If the person is unconscious, call an ambulance immediately.
If symptoms persist after second attempt, seek medical advice
(if your doctor is unavailable and it is an emergency, head to the A&E)