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Diabetes
People
suffering from diabetes need to control their
blood sugar levels by balancing the amount of
sugar in their diet with insulin injections.
As a result, many carry hypodermic needles,
insulin bottles, medication, card or identity
bracelet with them, indicating that they have
diabetes.
If a person with diabetes on treatment
has missed a meal or has exercised too much,
the concentration of sugar in the blood falls,
and unconsciousness can follow. The aim of
first aid in this situation is to restore the
sugar/insulin balance as soon as possible.
Treatment:
If the patient is conscious and
capable of swallowing, immediately give sugar
lumps, a sugary drink, chocolate or other
sweet food in order to raise the level of
sugar in the blood. If the casualty is
unconscious but breathing normally, place in
the recovery position, and carry out general
treatment for unconsciousness call
Hatzoloh immediately.
IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS DO NOT GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH.
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consequences of use of the information distributed in this documentation in any
First Aid application.
THIS IS A TUTORIAL, HENCE A STUDY
AID, NOT A FIRST AID MANUAL.
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