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Providing First Aid During a Diabetes Emergency Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains what to do during a diabetic emergency.
- There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
- For Type 1 diabetes, the person must have insulin injected in them regularly.
- In Type 2 diabetes, there is insufficient insulin production. People with Type 2 diabetes usually have to take oral medications.
- Many who lose weight when they have Type 2 diabetes can get off having to take medications.
- Hypoglycemia happens very quickly. Symptoms include sweating and altered mental status.
- Dextrose provides an immediate fix for hypoglycemia.
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