How fast
Go now
Drop what you're doing unless it's sicker.
Ask on the phone
- Value; conscious and able to swallow?
- Insulin or sulfonylurea? Eaten?
Every bleep: the basics
- Name, ward, bed, age, why they're in hospital.
- Full set of obs and the NEWS2 score — and what it was before.
- Resuscitation status (DNACPR / ReSPECT) and ceiling of care.
Ask the nurse to start
- Able to swallow: 15–20 g fast-acting carbohydrate now, recheck in 10–15 minutes.
- Not able to swallow or unconscious: IV glucose (or IM glucagon) — call you immediately.
Call your senior if
- Unconscious, seizing, or not responding to treatment.
When you get there
For healthcare professionals, as an aid to clinical judgement — not a substitute for it. Follow your local policy and ask a senior when in doubt.