Hypoglycaemia Among Diabetes Patients: A Preventive Approach

Abstract

Hypoglycaemia is a low blood glucose concentration and an indicator of diabetes mellitus, and are associated with physical and psychological morbidity. It is a common, potentially avoidable consequence of diabetes treatment, and a major barrier to better metabolic control in diabetes. It is due to overtreatment of diabetes patients with insulin or sulfonylureas or glinides or also consumption of too little food or unplanned excessive exercise or physical activity. It is the acute complication of diabetes and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. It is important of the early recognition, treatment, and prevention of hypoglycaemia. Immediate treatment of severe hypoglycaemia is needed to avoid life threatening complications of the diabetic patients. In this study an attempt has been taken to discuss the aspects of hypoglycaemia of diabetes mellitus patients.