Hypo Awareness Week 2024 has been funded by Sanofi, embecta and GlucoRx, who have had no input into any arrangements or content and is part of a national campaign.
Taking place from October 7 to 13, Hypo Awareness Week is an annual event which provides a platform for the diabetes community to launch local campaigns aimed at educating healthcare professionals about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of hypoglycaemia.
Hypoglycaemia, also known as a hypo, takes place when the blood glucose levels of people with diabetes drop too low. They can feel shaky, unwell and, in extreme cases, can slip into a coma.
This year, the campaign was inspired by the Olympics, encouraging healthcare professionals to become champions by learning to spot the symptoms, identify the signs, and administer the appropriate treatments for hypoglycaemia.
Get involved via the online resource pack- to access please click here
Healthcare Professional Training
Register here: BC ICB Hypo Webinar Tuesday 8th October 1pm – 145pm
Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme FREE during HYPO Awareness week (each topic last 30minutes)
- Hospital hypos – for acute ward staff Account Sign In | Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (cdep.org.uk)
- Hypos at home – for all other health and social care staff Account Sign In | Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (cdep.org.uk)
Eden Resources
- Highlighting Hypos – things to consider when reviewing a person with diabetes Highlighting_Hypos_Infographic.pdf (hypoawarenessweek.com)
- How to treat a hypo How_to_treat_a_hypo_V1.pdf (hypoawarenessweek.com)
Patient Facing Resources
Adult Injection Technique Guide in multiple languages available here: EMB0010_Injection Technique Translation Poster_v5.0_GH (hypoawarenessweek.com)
Diabetes UK What is hypoglycaemia What is hypoglycaemia? | Signs and symptoms | Diabetes UK
DSN Forum Resources for people living with diabetes — DSN Forum (diabetesspecialistnurseforumuk.co.uk)
TREND Leaflet A5_6pp_Hypo_TREND_CONNECT.pdf (trenddiabetes.online)
We look forward to seeing you online for an overview of hypoglycaemia -signs, symptoms and treatment
Register here: BC ICB Hypo Webinar Tuesday 8th October 1pm – 1:45pm
