Dear Jacy

Thank you for your question to the forum

Hypoglycaemia is when your blood glucose (sugar) level drops too low.  This happens when your BGL drops to 4mmol/L or less or when you start to feel low and your  BGL is close to this level.

Remember you need to treat hypos quickly.  To treat your hypo, you should:

1.    Eat or drink something that will bring your BGL up quickly, like:

·         A small juice popper or small glass of juice

·         4 large or 7 small jelly beans

·         3 teaspoons of honey or sugar

·         1/3 - 1/2 can of regular soft drink (not diet)

2.    Eat something else straight away to stop the hypo from coming back, like:

·         A piece of fruit

·         2 plain sweet biscuits

·         A glass of milk

·         A slice of bread

3.      Check your BGL again to make sure that it’s coming up and always tell an adult when you have a hypo.

Remember to always carry hypo foods with you and wear some ID (like a bracelet or necklace) that says you have diabetes. It’s also important that your teachers and friends know what to do if you have a hypo.

If you are having lots of hypos or if you are worried about hypos, it's important to talk to your diabetes doctor, educator or dietitian.