Topic
Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
Recognizing, preventing, and managing low and high blood sugar.
Treating a Low When You Take Insulin
Low blood sugar is the most common emergency in Type 1. Here is the number that defines it, the warning signs, and exactly what to do about it.
What Causes Lows in Type 1
Lows in Type 1 almost always have a findable cause. Here is the list worth checking, so a pattern gets fixed rather than repeatedly treated.
Severe Lows and Glucagon
In a severe low, the person cannot treat themselves. This is the one part of Type 1 care that has to be taught to the people around you, in advance.
Night-Time Lows
A low during sleep may never wake you at all. Here are the signs that it happened, why it matters, and what you should be checking before bed.
Correcting a High Without Stacking
The commonest cause of a low in Type 1 is over-correcting a high. Here is how to bring a reading down without setting up a crash a few hours later.