Hypoglycemia at night – what to eat?
Related to Hypoglycaemia during sleep quickly available carbohydrates are often mentioned, for example:
- Glucose (dextrose, glucose)
- carbohydrate-containing drinks with known grams
- clearly defined portions of quickly available carbohydrates
What is important is what is known Number of grams per serving.
What to do if you have hypoglycemia at night?
Nocturnal hypoglycemia (hypo at night) differs from daytime events:
- limited attention
- Fatigue
- little light
- reduced reaction speed
That's why there is one clearly dosed, quickly accessible carbohydrate source particularly important.
Nighttime low blood sugar – which foods are practical?
Commonly mentioned are:
- Dextrose
- Fruit juice or lemonade with a specified amount of carbohydrates
- Liquid sugar or carbohydrate gels
- Sugary drinks without fat content
What is important is:
- the grams of carbohydrates contained per serving to know
- Do not use products with a high fat content
- to dose the amount consciously
- Check again after about 15 minutes
What matters is not the shape of the product, but rather calculable amount of carbohydrates.
- known number of grams (or KE / BE) per portion
- easy handling
- no extensive preparation
How much for nocturnal hypoglycemia?
In cases of mild hypoglycaemia they are common 10-20g called quickly available carbohydrates.
The blood sugar level is usually checked again after about 15 minutes.
If Hyporest is used
contains hyporest 200 mg (0.2 g) glucose per mini tablet.
One measuring spoon holds 25 mini tablets = 5 g glucose (≈ 0.5 KE).
For orientation:
- 2 measuring spoons = 10 g
- 3 measuring spoons = 15 g
- 4 measuring spoons = 20 g
In this way, the stated gram range can be clearly calculated and portioned.
Connection with general measures
The basic steps for hypoglycemia during sleep are the same as for other hypoglycemias.
More about this in the article:
Frequently asked questions about hypoglycemia at night
Is hypoglycemia more dangerous at night?
Nighttime situations can be subjectively more stressful because orientation and the ability to react are limited.
Do you have to measure again at night after a hypo?
A repeat inspection is often recommended to assess the situation.
Note: This text is intended for general information and does not replace individual medical advice.
