In the case of hypoglycemia it is very important to rapidly raise blood sugar level. So a great way is to give the person about 15 grams of simple carbohydrates for rapid absorption.
Some options of what can be given are:
- 1 tablespoon of sugar or 2 packets of sugar under the tongue;
- 1 tablespoon honey;
- Drink 1 glass of fruit juice;
- Suck 3 bullets or eat 1 sweet bread;
After 15 minutes, the blood glucose should be reassessed and, if it is still low, the process should be repeated again. If the sugar level does not improve, you should go to the hospital or call an ambulance, calling 192.
What to do in case of severe hypoglycaemia
When hypoglycemia is very severe, the person will faint and may even go into respiratory arrest. In such cases, an ambulance should be called immediately, and if the person stops breathing, cardiac massage should be started until the medical team arrives to keep the blood flowing.
See step-by-step how to do cardiac massage, just in case you need it.
How to know if it is hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia occurs when your blood sugar level is below 70 mg / dL, which usually happens after taking a wrong dose of insulin, staying too long without eating or having too much physical activity, for example.
Sometimes, even without the research of capillary glycemia, the person may present some symptoms, which lead to suspicion of a hypoglycemic crisis. Some of these signs are:
- Uncontrollable tremor;
- Sudden anxiety and no apparent reason;
- Cold souoes;
- Confusion;
- Feeling dizzy;
- Difficulty in seeing;
- Difficulty concentrating.
Already in a more serious situation, the person can even faint or have an epileptic crisis. At this time, if the person has not stopped breathing, it should be placed in a lateral safety position and call for medical help. Here's how to put the person in a safety side position.
Hypoglycemia is not the only emergency problem that can happen to a diabetic. Check out a short guide to first aid for diabetics in order to avoid serious complications.
