Variable

N = 113

Frequency

Percentage

Cause of hypoglycaemia

Missed/delayed meal

36

64.3

Over medication or insulin regimen

18

32.1

Acute illness

1

1.8

Alcohol intake

0

0.0

Vigorous exercise

1

1.8

Possession of glucometer

Yes, Do you use glucometer when symptomatic?

Yes

No

70

30

40

61.9

26.5

35.4

No

43

38.1

Frequency of blood sugar check

Once

30

26.5

2 - 3 times

13

11.5

4 - 5 times

39

34.5

Everyday

12

10.6

Never to occasionally

19

16.8

Does your spouse know you have diabetes?

Yes, Can they recognise symptoms?

Yes, Do they know what to do?

Yes

No

No

108

59

51

8

49

95.6

52.2

45.1

7.1

43.4

No

5

4.4

Regular meals

Yes

80

70.8

No

33

29.2

Do you carry cubes of sugar or other forms of glucose around when going out?

Yes

12

10.6

No

101

89.4

Hospital admission due to hypoglycaemia

Yes, How many times?

Once

2 - 3 times

9

7

2

8.0

6.2

1.8

No

104

92.0