INTRODUCTION:
Hypoglycemia is characterized by a
Hypoglycemic coma
Course: First aid department of
pharmacology
PHO5209
Under supervised by:
Dr. Amany elshahawy
Dr. Amany gad
Dr. Rana hassan
Hypoglyceiam First Aid:
What Should You Do If
reduction in plasma glucose
concentration to a level that may
induce symptoms or signs such as
altered mental status and/or
sympathetic nervous system
stimulation. This condition typically
arises from abnormalities in the
mechanisms involved in glucose
homeostasis. The most common
cause of hypoglycemia in patients
with diabetes is injecting a shot of
insulin and skipping a meal or
overdosing insulin.
Someone Is Having Diabetic
Emergency Related to
Hypoglycemia?
1. Help the patient sit on a chair or
floor if he is fainting.
2. If the patient is conscious, give
him fruit juice, glucose or sugar
drink.
3. Check for the response, whether
the patient is feeling better after
sugar administration, give him some
snack such as a cereal bar, a piece of
fruit or biscuit and milk.
4. Check for the blood glucose level
if the glucometer is available.
5. If there is no improvement in the
condition, call a doctor for help. It’s
important to seek medical advice.
 Takeaway:
Recognizing the early signs of low
or high blood sugar levels and
regular monitoring can help people
with diabetes keep their blood
sugar levels within the healthy
range.
It is also important to:
· eat regular meals
· take medications as the doctor
recommends
· know the risks and symptoms of
diabetes complications
· know what to do if symptoms
begin
· Informing those you work or live
with about your condition and wearing
a medical ID bracelet or pendant can
help others bring you appropriate help
if a coma does occur.
Signs to Use First Aid for Diabetes What to keep in the First Aid
Kit for Diabetes
If you think you are experiencing a Having first aid kits at home can
diabetic emergency or see someone near
help you prepare for an
you go through the same, here are a few
emergency and prevent serious
signs to look out for to identify the type of
emergency: complications. Here are a few
things to keep in the kit that you
Hypoglycemia created for yourself:
Confusion, nausea, Hypoglycemia First Aid Kit
and dizziness
Hungry Glucometer with extra strips and lancet device
Irritable, anxious, and Fast-acting glucose, e.g., energy drinks or tablets
shaky
A list of emergency contact details
Sweating, chills, and
pale skin List of current prescriptions
Rapid pulse and Medical identity card
heartbeat
Weakness and
tiredness
Headaches
Coma or loss of
consciousness
Seizures
Weight loss in long-
term hypoglycemia
Tingling sensation in
the mouth