Table 1 Definition of severity of hypoglycaemia
Severity of hypoglycaemia | Definition by clinical characteristics | Random capillary blood glucose value (mmol/l) |
|---|---|---|
Mild | Symptoms of hypoglycaemia, patient recovers without external support | 3.2–3.9 |
Moderate | Symptoms of hypoglycaemia, patient needs external support to recover | 2.2–3.1 |
Severe | Comatose patient | < 2.2 |