In case of hypoglycemia, it is very important to increase the blood sugar level quickly, so a good way is to give the person about 15 grams of simple carbohydrates for rapid absorption.
Some options of what can be given are:
- After 15 minutes.
- Blood glucose should be re-evaluated and.
- If it is still low.
- The process should be repeated again; if your sugar level still doesn’t improve.
- You should quickly get to the hospital or call an ambulance by calling 192.
When hypoglycemia is very severe, the person faints and may even stop breathing, in these cases an ambulance should be called immediately and, if the person stops breathing, a cardiac massage should be started until the medical team arrives to maintain blood flow..
Refer to step-by-step instructions on how to perform a heart massage, if needed.
Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is below 70 mg/dL, which usually occurs after taking the wrong dose of insulin, spending a lot of time eating or doing very intense physical activity, for example.
Sometimes, even without investigating the glucose in the hair, the person can present certain symptoms that lead to suspect an attack of hypoglycemia. Some of these signs are:
In a more serious situation, the person may even faint or have an epileptic seizure, at this point, if the person has not stopped breathing, they should place them in a safety side position and call a doctor.in the side position of safety.
Hypoglycemia isn’t the only emergency problem that can happen to a diabetic.Refer to a small first aid guide for diabetics to avoid serious complications.