An emergency situation arises if your blood sugar levels become too low hypoglycaemia or too high Hyperglycaemia
Even if you are on medication for your diabetes you can be faced within a tricky situation if your blood sugars fall too low or become too high.
It is essential that you are aware of the signs and symptoms of these to conditions to help prevent a serious condition.
Make sure family and friends around you are also able to recognise the symptoms if you are becoming ill as they can take immediate action to help you feel better again.
It is important to know if you are about to have a diabetic emergency which can be life threatening, it is therefore advisable to carry a medical tag or bracelet to let other people know that you are diabetic.
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Ensure that you build on advice you are given into your daily life and know what your personal limitations are.
Inform others about your diabetes, especially your family and those close to you. Wear ID tags or bracelet so others can identify you have diabetes. (Diabetes UK)
Look after your personal health.
Take care of you body and learn to do self checks so that you can detect anything unusual and react to it.
