You could save a life by learning lifesaving first aid for a diabetic emergency

Worldwide, 540 million people (one in ten adults) live with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. The organization predicts this will rise to one in eight or 783 million by 2045. It estimates that 240 million people are living with undiagnosed diabetes — a significant cause of lower limb amputation, blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks and stroke.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body cannot process glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream.  A person with diabetes cannot maintain blood sugar within a normal range, which can lead to a life-threatening diabetic emergency. You don’t need to be a doctor to help a person suffering from a diabetic emergency, but providing effective first aid requires understanding diabetes basics. Being prepared by learning to recognize the signs and symptoms and the appropriate treatment enables us to provide swift assistance and potentially save a life. Learn more.