BODY SIGNAL ALERT: PALPITATIONS, CONFUSION, SWEATING IN A DIABETIC

Description and Possible Medical Problems

If you see a person who is visibly confused and sweating and is suffering from heart palpitations, and if you know for a fact that he is diabetic, you should call 911 for assistance right away. The cause is probably hypoglycemia, or a blood sugar level that is too low. If the level gets even lower or is not treated immediately, it can lead to a loss of consciousness.

If you’re not sure the person has diabetes, check for an ID bracelet or a dog tag that identifies her as a diabetic.

Treatment

Ask for advice from the emergency dispatch operator He may tell you that if the person can sit up slightly and is able to swallow liquid without choking, you can try to give her some sips of orange juice or sugary syrup while you wait for the paramedics to arrive. There are some diabetics who keep an emergency supply of glycogen ready for just such an emergency.

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