The symptoms of hypos can often be mistaken for drunkenness. So, if you see someone acting oddly, especially if you know or suspect they have diabetes, check if they have:
- · A medical alert bracelet or similar.
- · An insulin pen or syringe, or glucose testing kit.
- · Glucose gel or sugary sweets.
Help them sit down quietly. If they have their own glucose
gel, help them take it.Otherwise, give them sugary sweets, two teaspoons of
sugar, or a glass of sugary drink or fruit juice (even if you're not sure
they're having a hypo, it's safer to do this).Keep a careful eye on their level
of responsiveness, breathing and pulse. If they get better, make sure they
check their blood glucose. If they don't improve, call emergency doctor.
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