Low Blood Sugar/Hypoglycemia

LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA) CALL 9(911)

Symptoms:   dizziness and confusion, slurred speech, poor coordination and fainting in students who take insulin

    

 

  • Help the person take a bit of sugar (candy, juice, fruit, etc).  Artificial sweeteners are not effective.

 

  • Honey packet poured into cheek will get absorbed quickly – massage cheek.

 

  • Do NOT administer medication; this is reserved for medical professionals only.

 

  • Symptoms should improve in 10 min.

 

  • Assign someone to wait at front entrance to lead EMTs to room.