Diabetic Response

01. IDENTIFY THE INDIVIDUAL:

  • Identify the person and establish the diabetic crisis.

  • Recognize the signs of a diabetic crisis:

    o   Confusion

    o   Altered mental state

    o   Fatigue or weakness

    o   Extreme thirst

    o   Nausea and vomiting

  • If symptomatic, but conscious proceed to the next step.

  • If the person is unconscious or losing consciousness call 911.