2. What is low blood glucose?

A blood glucose of less than 4 (mmol/l) is low and called a hypo. (Sometimes people say the word hypoglycemia but we shall use hypo). When this happens you may feel shaky, dizzy, sweaty and hungry. If you are able to IT IS BEST TO TEST to know your blood glucose level.

Animation: Click the play button and watch the following animation about the symptoms of a hypo and testing your blood glucose level.