Hypoglycemia

• Hypoglycemia is the most frequent acute complication in type 1 diabetes
• Mild hypoglycemia may cause a variety of reversible signs and symptoms characteristic of neurological dysfunction, from transient dizziness or cognitive impairment to excitation of peripheral nerves or even temporary hemiplegia
• Severe prolonged hypoglycemia with convulsions has the potential, particularly in young children, to cause permanent CNS impairment
• Hypoglycemia provokes significant anxiety in children, adolescents, parents and other care givers
• Hypoglycemia is an important limiting factor in attempts to achieve near-normoglycemia