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Diabetic Emergency
If you can't tell high from low, give sugar.
How you know
- Low: shaky, sweaty, pale, aggressive, sudden onset
- High: thirsty, frequent urination, fruity breath, gradual onset
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Are they alert enough to swallow safely?
Never
- — Never give food or drink to an unconscious person
- — Never give insulin unless directed by their own plan
Evacuate now if
- — Unconscious or unable to swallow
- — No improvement after two sugar doses
- — Vomiting, fruity breath, or deep rapid breathing