LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA) CALL 9(911)
Symptoms: dizziness and confusion, slurred speech, poor coordination and fainting in students who take insulin
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Help the person take a bit of sugar (candy, juice, fruit, etc). Artificial sweeteners are not effective.
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Honey packet poured into cheek will get absorbed quickly – massage cheek.
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Do NOT administer medication; this is reserved for medical professionals only.
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Symptoms should improve in 10 min.
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Assign someone to wait at front entrance to lead EMTs to room.