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MODULE 10
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
DIABETES
• HYPERglycaemia HYPERglycaemia Signs & Symptoms
HYPOglycaemia
Very quick Present Uncommon Absent
Normal
Rapid and strong Normal
Pale, cold and sweaty Common
Rapid loss
Hyperglycaemia is the medical term for
Deterioration
Gradual
a high blood sugar (glucose) level.
Common
Present
Hunger
Absent
Vomiting Thirst
• HYPOglycaemia Breath odour
Fruity/sweet
A low blood sugar, or a "hypo", is where
Pulse
Rapid and weak
the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood
Breathing
Rapid
Dry and warm Uncommon Drowsy
drops too low.
Skin
Seizures Responsiveness
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