If unconscious:
- Place in recovery position
- Check breathing
Do NOT give food or drink.
If recovered, provide longer-acting carbohydrate (e.g., bread, fruit, yoghurt — not diet varieties).
Do not interfere with insulin pumps.
Glucagon may be administered by a trained family member as per the person’s management plan.
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Acknowledgement
Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that there are variances in protocols, which are identified where necessary.