IFAS Extension
Release Date: 6/10/2024
Family and Consumer Sciences
Abstract
Low blood glucose, also called hypoglycemia, can be life-threatening for people with diabetes. It can be caused by eating too little food, taking too much insulin or other diabetes medication, or being extra active. If left untreated, low blood glucose can progress to diabetic coma. Everyone with diabetes needs to know the symptoms of low blood glucose so they can take action right away. This 2-page fact sheet discusses preparation, symptoms, and treatment.
About this Publication
This document is FCS8749, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. Original publication date August 2002. Revised February 2018 and April 2024. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
How to Cite
Bobroff, L. (2018). Symptoms and Treatment of Low Blood Glucose. EDIS, 2018(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy521-2018
Authors
Linda Bobroff
professor emeritus, UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Marcia Brown
project manager, Rural Veteran Program, UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, Gainesville, FL
LaToya O'Neal
Specialist
University of Florida
state program leader, health and wellness Extension; and associate professor, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences