Diabetic unconscious

●Critical

Call 112

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Airway obstruction
Seizure activity

Quick summary

Call 112. Check breathing — CPR if needed. Glucose gel in cheek if low sugar suspected.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 immediately
Step 2: Check breathing — start CPR if not breathing normally
Step 3: If diabetic and you suspect LOW sugar — rub glucose gel inside cheek if available
Step 4: Place in recovery position if breathing and no spinal injury suspected
Step 5: Look for medical alert bracelet or insulin kit

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force food or drink into an unconscious person.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume they are sleeping off low sugar without calling for help.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Report diabetic unconscious, breathing status, and whether glucagon or sugar was given.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on speaker while monitoring breathing.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Any unconscious diabetic needs emergency care immediately.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unconscious diabetics need IV glucose or insulin in hospital — time-critical.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Continue CPR until help arrives if not breathing.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call for help, support airway, give glucagon or buccal glucose only if trained and available. Do not force oral food.

Call 112

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Call 112

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