Welcome to First4Sight First Aid Blog, a quick insight into how to deal with minor First Aid incidents
How to recognise and deal with diabetes conditions and illnesses.
Some people find it difficult to break down sugar in their body and are diagnosed as having diabetes.
The brain uses sugar for energy. If sugar levels become too low, brain cells are starved.
Some people control their sugar levels through their food, others with tablets and others with injections.
HOW TO RECOGNISE HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
They may slowly become drowsy and tired
They may slowly become very hungry and thirsty
They may start to go to the toilet lots and their breath may start to smell ‘fruity’
Their skin may become very dry and warm
If left untreated over 12 - 48 hours, this person may become unconscious; visit a Doctor
HOW TO RECOGNISE LOW BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
They may quickly become weak, dizzy and poorly co-ordinated
They may become confused, have memory loss and slurred speech
They may become uncooperative, show violent behaviour and act as though they are drunk
Their skin may become very pale, cold and sweaty
If let untreated for as little as 2 minutes, this person may become unconscious
Treat by giving sugary foods or drinks and by calling 999 if they do not respond within 10 minutes
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