Hypoglycemia Food Guide
The 15-15 Rule
How to treat low blood sugar (below 70 mg/dL / 3.9 mmol/L).
- Take 15 g fast sugar: 150 ml juice or regular cola, 3 tsp sugar in water, or 3–4 dates.
- Recheck in 15 minutes; repeat if still low.
- Then eat a snack or meal with slow carbohydrate.
- If unconscious — do not give food; call 998/999.
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