Emergency diabetes kits available in schools
The hypo-wallets are available to help give people the treatment they need quickly
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Emergency kits for treating hypoglycaemia will be available in schools and community venues
Hypoglycaemia is a result of blood sugar levels dropping
It is important to treat it quickly as it can cause someone to become dizzy, have seizures, or fall unconscious.
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Emergency packs for treating hypoglycaemia are being made available at schools and community venues by Diabetes Guernsey.
Hypoglycaemia occurs when the blood sugar levels drop causing individuals to feel dizzy, have seizures, and in some cases fall unconscious.
The "hypo-wallets" will include glucose tablets, a syrup, and glucose gel.
It is estimated that around 5,000 people have diabetes in Guernsey.
'Catch it fast'
When people become hypoglycaemic they are usually treated by quickly eating or drinking fast-acting carbohydrates like fruit juice and sweets.
Matt Ferguson, Diabetes Guernsey Chairman, said: “We’ve all had times when we’ve been caught out. Perhaps you’ve popped out for a couple of minutes and it’s turned into a few hours or you haven’t eaten enough before exercising.
"There are lots of reasons why people with diabetes suffer from hypos but the main thing is to catch it fast.
"That’s why we’re making these hypo-wallets available at schools across the Bailiwick as well as other venues such as sports clubs and community halls - so people of all ages can access the treatment they need quickly."
A member of Diabetes Guernsey saw the packs in Southampton and suggested they were introduced in the island.
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