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Symptoms of Low or High Blood
Glucose
w WARNING
If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, or other unusual symptoms,
test your blood glucose from the
fingertip or palm. If your blood glucose
result is displayed as LO or HI, contact
your healthcare professional
immediately.
Being aware of the symptoms of low or
high blood glucose can help you
understand your test results and decide
what to do if they seem unusual.
Low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia):
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include,
but are not limited to, anxiety, shakiness,
sweating, headache, increased hunger,
dizziness, pale skin colour, sudden change
in mood or irritability, fatigue, diculty
concentrating, clumsiness, palpitations,
and/or confusion.
High blood glucose (hyperglycaemia):
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia may
include, but are not limited to, increased
thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision,
drowsiness, and/or unexplained weight
loss.
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