<b>If patient is able to swallow</b><br> ffOral glucose or sugar 10-20 g in 100-200 ml water (2-4 teaspoons) is usually taken initially and repeated after 15 minutes if necessary}<b>If patient is unconscious</b><br> ffAdults: glucose 50% 20-50 ml IV slowly (3 ml/ minute) or diluted with normal saline, followed by 10 % glucose solution by drip at 5-10 mg /kg/minute until patient regains consciousness, then encourage oral snacks Child: Dextrose 10% IV 2-5 ml/kg ffIf patient does not regain consciousness after 30 minutes, consider other causes of coma ffMonitor blood sugar for several hours (at least 12 if hypoglycaemia caused by oral antidiabetics) and investigate the cause – manage accordingly