Cross-sectional analysis of emergency hypoglycaemia and outcome predictors among people with diabetes in an urban population.

Severe hypoglycaemia requiring emergency service attendance remains common, as does the requirement for parenteral therapy and conveyance to hospital. Early intervention, education and improved accessibility to risk prevention strategies may reduce the necessity for emergency parenteral treatment and hospitalisation, especially among individuals suffering from recurrent hypoglycaemia and high-risk individuals with type 2 diabetes.