What to do in case of diabetes or hypoglycemia?

Diabetes is a disease characterized by the body’s inability to maintain a stable blood sugar level. It is often when the sugar level is too low (hypoglycemia) that people with diabetes do not feel well.

Symptoms of a hypoglycemia attack

• Altered level of consciousness;
• Sweat ;
• Rapid, shallow breathing;
• Weak and rapid pulse;
• Trembling;
• Weakness ;
• Anguish;
• Nausea;
• Headache.

 

How to react?

• Call the emergency services (see our form S-A-M-P-L-E);
• For an unconscious victim, watch their vital signs and place them in the lateral safety position;
• For a conscious victim, help them take their medication or a sugary food such as fruit juice, chocolate or even a sugar cube;
• Help the victim have their blood sugar test and advise them to see a doctor.