For the treatment of hypoglycaemia (in adults), we recommend the following:
If your blood glucose is under 4 mmol/l:
- take 15 to 20g of quick acting carbohydrate (see table below)
- wait for 10 to 15 minutes and then test again (after washing your hands)
- if your blood glucose is still under 4 mmol/l, take a further 15 to 20g of quick acting carbohydrate
- wait for 10 to 15 minutes and test again
