Question 1

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

Accepted Answer

No; first aiders should not give insulin for a hypo, as insulin will make low blood sugar worse. Leave insulin dosing and pump adjustments to the person themselves when recovered or to trained clinicians; focus on fast-acting carbohydrate and emergency escalation.

Question 2

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

Accepted Answer

No; first aiders should not give insulin for a hypo, as insulin will make low blood sugar worse. Leave insulin dosing and pump adjustments to the person themselves when recovered or to trained clinicians; focus on fast-acting carbohydrate and emergency escalation.

Question 3

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

Accepted Answer

No; first aiders should not give insulin for a hypo, as insulin will make low blood sugar worse. Leave insulin dosing and pump adjustments to the person themselves when recovered or to trained clinicians; focus on fast-acting carbohydrate and emergency escalation.

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

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