Signs of a mild hypo

Most people have some warning signs when their blood glucose level starts to go low.
These may vary between individuals, but can include:

• feeling hungry
• trembling or shakiness
• sweating
• anxiety or irritability
• going pale
• fast pulse or palpitations
• tingling of the lips
• blurred vision.

Signs of a more severe hypo

• difficulty in concentrating
• vagueness or confusion
• irrational behaviour.

Reviewed: July 2012
Next review: October 2013