How To Treat Hypoglycemia?

Check blood glucose if possible

Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate

Examples: glucose tablets, 4 oz fruit juice, regular soda, sugar, honey

Wait 15 minutes

Recheck blood glucose

Repeat 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate if still low

Once improved, eat a snack or meal with carbohydrate and protein if the next meal is not soon

If the person is unconscious, having a seizure, or cannot swallow, give glucagon if available

Call emergency services if severe symptoms occur or the person does not improve

Do not give food or drink by mouth to an unconscious person

Seek medical care if hypoglycemia keeps happening

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