Reactive Hypoglycaemia

Acceptability at Recruitment

ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at VT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Reactive hypoglycaemia is a condition that results in episodes of low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels after eating. These episodes usually occur two to four hours after a meal. It is thought that reactive hypoglycaemia is caused by the over-production of the hormone insulin (which lowers blood glucose levels) following a meal that is high in carbohydrates. Reactive hypoglycaemia is closely linked to what you eat and can often be managed by changes to your diet.

Guidance

Discuss with MO

Case by case assessment: Assess symptom burden and frequency. Enquire if this condition has been investigated (any formal blood glucose tests, hormone levels, scans etc) and does the donor have results of these tests?

If largely asymptomatic and well controlled can go ahead. If poorly controlled or symptomatic more than weekly, unacceptable -> defer.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Low blood sugar / glucose

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

28 April 2026