EMERGENCY

Low Blood Sugar Quick Reference

Low Blood Sugar Protocol

Check your blood sugar

If experiencing any symptoms, check immediately. If you don't have your device, treat the symptoms anyway.

If < 3.8 mmol/L — Eat 15g fast carbs:

💊4 DEX4 Glucose Tablets
🥄15 ml (3 tsp) sugar
🧃175 ml (¾ cup) juice or regular soda
🍯15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
🍬6 Lifesavers

Wait 15 minutes, retest

If still below 3.8 mmol/L, repeat Step 2.

Once above 3.8 mmol/L

Eat a snack with carbs + protein. If your next meal is more than 1 hour away, have a small snack (e.g., crackers with cheese or bread with peanut butter).

Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar

ShakingSweatingAnxietyHungerNauseaConfusionBlurred VisionDizzinessHeadacheWeaknessNumbness / TinglingPalpitationsIrritabilityDrowsiness

Emergency Contacts

DEC Peel Memorial

Brampton

905-863-2562

DEC Etobicoke

Wellness Centre

416-494-2120 ext 32393

Call your family doctor or go to the nearest emergency department

SEVERE LOW

If unconscious, call 911 and administer Glucagon.

Severe symptoms include drowsiness, unconsciousness, weakness, and possible seizures.

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