Hypo Info

Flying, Diabetes and Hypos
Planning a trip? Here are a few things to keep in mind: Time zones can confuse your insulin schedule Even a one-hour time difference can affect your insulin timing- which

Hypos in Older Adults: Why They’re Different and How to Reduce the Risk
Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose, or “hypo”) can happen at any age for people living with diabetes, but it carries special risks for older adults. Changes in appetite, memory, and other

Hypos in Children: What Parents and Carers Need to Know
Hypoglycaemia (a “hypo” or low blood glucose) can be challenging for anyone living with diabetes, but for young children, recognising and managing hypos brings unique challenges. Unlike adults or older

Adolescence, Growth and the Risk of Hypos
Adolescence is a time of rapid change – not only emotionally and socially, but physically too. Growth spurts, changing hormones, and increased activity levels all affect blood glucose management. For

Caffeine and Hypos
Ever grabbed your morning coffee and noticed you feel a bit shaky, sweaty, or just “off” afterward? Caffeine can have a surprisingly powerful effect on blood glucose, sometimes causing sharp

Menopause and Hypos
Hormonal changes during menopause can make blood glucose management more challenging for women with type 1 diabetes, leading to a heightened risk of hypoglycaemia (hypos) during this stage of life.

Hypos and Exercise
Exercise is a crucial part of managing diabetes. It can help you: Diabetes and exercise can be tricky, especially when it comes to managing blood BGLs. Keep track of your

Hypos and Alcohol
Most people with diabetes can safely enjoy small amounts of alcohol, however depending on the amount consumed, alcohol consumption can lead to both high and low blood glucose levels (BGLs).

Hypoglycaemia
Otherwise known as a hypo, low blood glucose, low blood sugar Who is at Risk? Everyone with type 1 diabetes, and those with type 2 diabetes who require insulin or

Driving, Diabetes and Hypos
Hypos and Driving: Driving requires concentration, quick reaction time, visual clarity and sound judgement. For people using insulin, hypoglycaemia can impair all these functions. Australian guidelines recommend that people requiring