Hypoglycemia Assessment and Management Tool

Do you know which of your patients with diabetes are at risk for episodes of severe hypoglycemia? Are your patients prepared to prevent and manage hypoglycemia? Use this tool to assess a patient’s risk and ensure they are prepared.

To start, click on one of the four assessment areas below:

Assessing Risk of Hypoglycemia

Prescribing Glucagon for At-risk Patients

Selecting and Recommending Glucagon

Patient and Caregiver Education

What to know about this tool:

Each assessment area asks you several questions about your patient
After each section is completed, you will receive recommendations and resources to enhance your practice
Go ‘Back to Home’ to access a different assessment area
You can complete all assessment areas or just sections that are relevant to your patient

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1.

Does the patient’s chart include documentation of risk of hypoglycemia?

A. Yes

B. No

C. I don't know

Please select any option to continue

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Recommendations

Thank you for completing this section of the tool.

The following clinical tips and resources can help prevent and prepare severe hypoglycemia.

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