Diabetes

There are two catagories of Diabetes :

Hypoglycaemia ( LOW SUGAR - HIGH INSULIN )

• CAUSES :

1. Too much Insulin in the blood.
2. Excessive exercise.
3. Missed a meal.
4. Emotional and physical stress.

• SIGN AND SYMPTOM:

1. Pale face.
2. Sweating, cold and clammy skin.
3. Tremors.
4. Confused, disorientated, dizziness/ faintness.
5. Anxiety, restless.

• TREATMENT

If conscious, immediately offer sweat drink.

1. Response to the treatment to be repeated within 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Keep casuality confortable.
3. On improvement, follow advice of the casuallity. He/ She is the expert.

Hyperglycaemia ( HIGH SUGAR- LOW INSULIN )

CAUSES:

• Lack of insulin.
• Stress.

TREATMENT:

• This develops very slowly 24 to 48 hours.
• If person does go to unconsciousness and its confirmed Diabetes treat as stated in "Care of an unconscious casuallity ". Put into recovery position.

 read continue to "Care of an Unconscious casuallity ".