Dietary
15-15 Rule for Acute Treatment
for Hypoglycaemia
The 15-15 rule: consume 15g of fast-acting carbohydrates then wait 15 minutes and recheck blood sugar. Standard first aid for hypoglycaemia.
How it works
Fast-acting carbohydrates (glucose tablets, regular soft drink, fruit juice) rapidly raise blood glucose through immediate intestinal absorption.
What to watch for
Use glucose tablets, 150ml regular soft drink, 15ml honey or 4 jelly beans. Repeat if still symptomatic after 15 minutes. Follow with a snack.
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