Hypoglycemia

Evaluate safety

Check consciousness

Serve something sweet to drink, and after improvement to eat

If there is no improvement after 15 min, repeat the administration of sugar

Call 112 if:

  • The victim is unconscious or loses consciousness,
  • The injured person's condition is not improving, but deteriorating.

Symptoms:
• In the initial phase, agitation
• Feeling of hunger
• Weakness
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Pale, sweaty skin
• Trembling of the hands
• Behavioral disturbance, such as aggression, symptoms similar to alcohol poisoning

Remember:

  • In case you don't know whether your sugar level is low or high, you can give something sweet to eat or drink in either case. It is best to give a sweet drink.
  • If the symptoms subside, encourage a light snack.
  • Avoid giving chocolate and candy bars.