1. Then the diabetic had suffered a hypoglycaemic attack.

2. In addition to their hypoglycaemic action it is probable that some or all of these compounds may have antiplatelet effects.

3. They also observed a maternal hypoglycaemic response in their subjects in the third trimester.

4. The safest way of avoiding a hypoglycaemic attack is to keep a regular check on your blood sugar, and know how to recognise the early symptoms.

5. As a diabetic she was accustomed to the occasional hypoglycaemic attack.

6. The blood glucose should be monitored hourly after commencing an intravenous insulin infusion to ensure that the patient is not becoming hypoglycaemic.

7. Main outcome measures - Glycaemic control and frequency of hypoglycaemic episodes during two months' treatment with each insulin.

8. The call comes as research published today shows they are more effective in improving blood glucose control and reducing hypoglycaemic episodes than traditional insulin injections.

9. Guest also trains dogs to warn owners with Type 1 diabetes of an impending hypoglycaemic, or low blood sugar, episode - they usually alert their owners by jumping up.