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KIM OAS

“Sweet & Low”

Short recap

How low is low?

When do we take action?

What action do we take?

After action analysis (learning from events)

Time to Act!

Tools: The “Go Bag” usually has everything in it. Get familiar with the contents.

What’s usually in it? Glucose tabs Juice box Candy? (not chocolate) Glucose gel / honey packets Glucagon®

What to do, what to do?!?

Establish a good , reliable blood glucose reading.

“Rule of 15” If you can feed them:

15grams of carbohydrates Wait 15 minutes Recheck BG If below target, repeat process

If before a meal , these carbs DO NOT COUNT towards the meal count!

What if they can’t eat?

Use the Gel / HoneyYell for help Call 911 if advised to ahead of

timeLay person on their side

Squeeze the lower cheek full of gel or honey and massage into their gums

Wait 15 mins and recheck then feed them!

Don’t Panic!

What if… unconscious or seizing?Dial 911!Gel/honeyGlucagon®

Review Glucagon

Recap with Scenarios

Glucagon ®

Unconscious or seizing

Bright red or orange plastic case.Prefilled syringe with a vial4 steps on inside of coverDeep Intramuscular injectionRoll on side for potential vomiting

Highs

When to act depends on your physician recommendations.

Predetermined upper threshold.Checking for ketonesCalling for help

Usually outlined in a survival manual or sick day flowsheet.