When in doubt, the blood glucose levels should be measured. By doing so, it is possible to adjust the level of insulin and minimise the risk of hypoglycaemic episodes Follow the dieticians advice and maintain regular eating habits. A low glucose level during the night is a big problem for many diabetics because they often sleep through it. It is very important to avoid alcoholic binges. After drinking large amounts of alcohol or dancing, eat a snack before going to bed.
Some people experience hypoglycaemic symptoms just before a main meal.
This emphasises the need for eating between meals to avoid hypoglycaemic episodes. Long term prospects Hypoglycaemia is normally easily treatable and a few mild episodes in a week are not harmful. It is when the glucose level recurrently drops below acceptable limits that it starts to become dangerous. The brain's only source of energy is glucose, so it is obviously not healthy when glucose levels drop too much. The patient's spouse, parents or other relatives can also be taught to give the glucagon injection at home.