Treatment of hypoglycaemia by general practitioners

Introduction Hypoglycaemia is a common occurrence in people with insulin-treated diabetes': The treatment which patients receive for hypoglycaemia depends to a large extent on the degree of hypoglycaemia-, Simple episodes are treated by the patient ingesting carbohydrate; more severe episodes by a relative or general practitioner; and profound episodes may require referral to a hospital Accident and Emergency department or diabetes unit. The aim of the present study was to determine the current practice of general practitioners when treating an episode of hypoglycaemia in the primary care situation.