Section 4: Medical Conditions in Sport

Diabetes

TREATMENT OF HYPOGLYCAEMIA

  • If your casualty is conscious, give them something to eat or drink which contains a high sugar content, such as a fizzy drink, or glucose solution (such as Glucogel)
  • If the condition does not improve call 999/112. Tell them you suspect hypoglycaemia
  • If unconscious place in the recovery position and monitor using AVPU
  • DO NOT ever attempt to administer an insulin injection
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