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After a friend gives you glucagon for a severe low, what should they do next?

Call 911 right away.

  1. Leave so you can sleep it off
  2. Wait a day, then call your doctor
  3. Call 911 right away ✔

Why: NIDDK says to call 911 right after giving glucagon, or right away if no glucagon kit is handy. A severe low is an emergency, so professional help should be on the way.

Huh, didn't know that: Teach family, friends and coworkers when and how to give you glucagon, in case you can't do it yourself.

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Sources

  1. NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia) https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/low-blood-glucose-hypoglycemia
  2. ADA, Severe Hypoglycemia https://diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/hypoglycemia-low-blood-glucose/severe

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