Have you heard of the rule of 15 as a Registered Nurse or as a diabetic patient?. The rule of 15 is for low blood sugar. The blood sugar is less than 60.Give 15gram of rapid carbohydrate. Three tablespoonfuls of mix sugar in water, or 3 hard candies if patient is awake or give 4 glucose tablets ,soda or milk.In the hospitals the doctors will have a standing orders of 50% Dextrose. Wait for 15minutes, recheck blood sugar, if result is between 60 and 90.Give snacks consisting of protein, carbohydrates and fat.If it is still below 60 repeat the 15gram carbohydrate and recheck sugar in 15minutes. Take care of your blood sugar levels don't let it be a pattern.