Fainting, Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

What is fainting?

• A brief period of unresponsiveness

• Excessive sweating

• Feeling weak and tired

• Seizures

What should you do if someone is dizzy and you suspect they may faint?

• Help them lie flat on the ground

• Give them water to drink

• Tell them to stand up and walk around

• Ignore their symptoms

What should you do if someone faints and becomes responsive?

• Ask them to lie flat on the floor

• Check for any injuries caused by the fall

• Give them CPR immediately

• Call 9-1-1 or activate EMS

What should you do if someone faints and is unresponsive?

• Call 9-1-1 or activate EMS

• Begin CPR if necessary

• Ask them to sit up and drink water

• Leave them alone and wait for them to wake up

What is diabetes?

• A heart condition

• An endocrine disorder

• A lung disease

• A neurological disorder

What can cause low blood sugar in diabetics?

• Not eating

• Eating too much sugar

• Not exercising enough

• Taking too much insulin

What are some signs of low blood sugar in diabetics?

• Irritable mood

• Feeling of weakness

• Seizures

• All of the above

What should you do if a diabetic person can sit up and swallow?

• Ask them to eat or drink something with sugar

• Force them to eat or drink something with sugar

• Tell them to lie down and rest

• Ignore their symptoms

What should you do if a diabetic person cannot sit up or swallow?

• Have them sit or lie down quietly

• Call 9-1-1 or have someone else call

• Force them to sit up and swallow

• Leave them alone and wait for them to improve