Patch said:
Hypos (especially in T2s) are medication oversdoses. I wouldn't advise glucotabs for a T2. You'll just end up in a vicious cycle of medicating>glucotabs>medicating>glucotabs....
Not quite as simple as you make out........ANYBODY, even a non-Diabetic can hypo, it just means low blood sugar levels. Anything below 4 mmol/l.....the 'floor.'
There are many causes for a hypo some of which are, medication induced, too much Insulin (injected or self produced), a delayed or missed meal, not enough food, unusual or excessive amounts of exercise, stress or even hot weather. It isn't just medication you need to think about.
Some non Diabetic related diseases can also cause low Bg levels.
Glucotabs are the recommended treatment for a hypo. Doesn't matter whether you are Type 2, Type 1 etc.......a good simple way to treat initially. You just take a small quantity, usually 2-3 then after about 10-15 mins the levels should usually be back up to more normal levels. That is then the time to eat a 'small' carby snack which will stabilise the levels unless you plan to have a meal in the next half hour or so. Providing you don't over treat they do not cause a roller coaster effect.
Even those on diet only can hypo.......not usual, but perfectly possible as evidenced by posts on here from Members who are diet only. Read the Hypo information posted in Greetings and Introductions, it might help explain the process.