What helps immediately if you have hypoglycemia?
- Absorb quickly available carbohydrates
- Wait about 15 minutes
- Measure blood sugar again
- Adjust the amount of carbohydrates if necessary
In addition to the total quantity, the plays known number of grams per serving an important role.
Immediate measures for low blood sugar levels
In cases of mild hypoglycaemia they are common 10-20g of quickly available carbohydrates called.
What is important is:
- to know the number of grams contained
- to be able to estimate the amount of carbohydrates
- to be checked again after a defined time
The individual amount required may vary.
Why quickly available carbohydrates?
Glucose (also called dextrose or glucose) is a simple sugar. It is available to the body without prior conversion. What is crucial is this clearly defined number of gramsto avoid over or under correction.
Other foods also contain carbohydrates, but differ in composition and dosage.
Which fast carbohydrates are suitable?
Related to Hypoglycaemia in diabetes are often mentioned:
- Glucose (dextrose, glucose)
- clearly defined portions of quickly available carbohydrates
- carbohydrate-containing drinks with known grams
What matters is not the sweet taste, but the calculable amount of carbohydrates.
Hypoglycemia at night – what to watch out for?
At night the following are particularly important:
- quickly accessible carbohydrate sources
- clearly recognizable portion size
- easy handling
The same applies here: After the supply, the value is usually checked again.
Frequently asked questions about hypoglycemia
How quickly does glucose work?
Glucose is absorbed directly as a simple sugar. Individual reaction may vary.
Is juice an alternative?
Juice contains carbohydrates and can be used as long as the amount contained is known. The decisive factor is the defined dosage.
Are special products necessary?
In the foreground is the clearly measurable amount of quickly available carbohydrates. The specific form depends on personal preferences and individual diabetes management.
If Hyporest is used
contains hyporest 200 mg (0.2 g) glucose per mini tablet.
For orientation:
- 5 g corresponds to 1 measuring spoon
- 10 g corresponds to 2 measuring spoons
- 15 g corresponds to 3 measuring spoons
- 20 g corresponds to 4 measuring spoons
The individually required number of grams should be coordinated.
Structured approach instead of improvisation
If you have hypoglycemia, there is one fast and measurable carbohydrate intake in the center.
A clearly defined number of grams facilitates a controlled approach within the framework of individual management.
Note: This text is intended for general information and does not replace individual medical advice.
