Treatment: for nocturnal hypoglycemia

Treatment:

• If you are woken up by a low blood glucose, first check your blood glucose to confirm it is low (<70 mg/dL).
• Treat a low blood glucose with quick acting carbs such as juice (4 ounces) or glucose tablets (3 to 4 tablets).
• Retest blood glucose in 15 minutes. If blood glucose remains below 70 mg/dL, repeat the above treatment.
• Once your blood glucose is above 70 mg/dL, if your typical breakfast time is still several hours away have a small snack that includes both a carb and a protein, such as peanut butter crackers.
• Make sure to discuss with your health care provider specifics on how he/she would like you to manage/treat nocturnal hypoglycemia.
• If you take insulin speak with your health care provider about getting a prescription for emergency Glucagon.