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Diabetic Emergencies: Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia & DKA

Diabetes is a difficult condition to manage and often leads to emergencies. Learn how to respond to some common and not-so-common diabetic emergencies.

Hypoglycemia Symptoms

Hypoglycemia is the most common emergency condition for victims of diabetes. Hypoglycemia is easily treated, but can lead to coma or even death if untreated.

First Aid Facts About Coma

There are many causes of coma. Understanding the different causes can mean getting the right help for a victim of coma.

How To Treat a Diabetic Emergency

The most common emergency diabetic patients face is too little sugar in the bloodstream. Know how to react and you could reverse this life-threatening condition.

Fundamental First Aid: The ABC's

In any emergency, it's important to remember the basics. These are the simple steps that get help started.

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