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Goal- Why is this important?
Goal- Why is this important?
We care about our staff & clients! We’d like to make sure staff feel confident about how to proceed in a diabetic emergency
Ingredients- What do I need to get started?
Ingredients- What do I need to get started?
- Blood glucose tester
- Phone
- Food
Timeframe- How long will this take?
Timeframe- How long will this take?
5-30 minutes
Contacts- who do I need to let know?
Medical Director
Steps- What do I do?
Steps- What do I do?
If a client appears to have low blood sugar, bring them to a safe place to sit. Symptoms of low blood sugar may include:
- Confusion, dizziness, and nausea
- Feeling hungry
- Feeling shaky, weak, sweaty or pale
- Rapid heartbeat
- Headache
Have the client test their blood sugar. If blood sugar is very low, give the person something high in sugar to eat or drink and recheck blood sugar in 15 minutes.
If the client is unable to speak, stand or walk, or feels that they may pass out (or has already passed out), contact emergency services.
Follow these guidelines for blood sugar levels:
If in active withdrawals and glucose is <70 or >300, contact Medical Director.
if not in active withdrawals and glucose is <70 or >200, contact Medical Director.
Follow up- what else do I need to finish?
Follow up- what else do I need to finish?
Complete Incident Report if needed.
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