Fig. 2.

Protocol for managing hypoglycemia. *Symptoms of hypoglycemia include excessive hunger, sweating, tremors, palpitations, irritability, blurring of vision, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, excessive tiredness, incoherent speech, and altered sensorium/seizures; symptoms of hypoglycemia are idiosyncratic. ^#15 g of glucose or sucrose or 150 mL of fruit juice or sweetened beverages such as cola (not diet cola) can be administered. ^$Complex carbohydrate snack can include 150 mL milk, 1 bread sandwich, 1 chapati, or 3 heaped tablespoons of cooked rice. When hypoglycemia occurs prior to a meal, the meal should be taken immediately