Hypoglycemia Management - Stay Safe 🚨
Ch. 7/7 · Part 3/3
Preparation & Emergency Action Plan
What you'll learn
- Prepare in advance by discussing lows with your support circle
- Create a written emergency action plan
- Handle special situations: school, work, driving
- Use the Emergency Action Plan template
Talking About Lows in Advance
The best time to prepare is when everyone is calm and well. Have conversations about:
- Where glucose and glucagon are stored — at home, work, school, in the car
- Their typical symptoms — "When I'm low, I usually get quiet/irritable/shaky"
- What they want you to do — "If you think I'm low, offer me juice even if I say no"
- When to call emergency services — "If I can't swallow or I pass out, call 112 immediately"
- Healthcare provider's contact — keep the phone number accessible
Creating a Written Action Plan
A written plan eliminates guesswork during an emergency. Post it:
- On the fridge at home
- In a desk drawer at work
- In the school nurse's office
- In the child's backpack
Family/Workplace Emergency Action Plan Template
Person with T1D: _________________ Date: _____________
Emergency contacts:
- Healthcare provider: _________________ Phone: _____________
- Emergency contact 1: _________________ Phone: _____________
- Emergency contact 2: _________________ Phone: _____________
My typical low symptoms: _________________________________
Glucose supplies location: _________________________________
Glucagon location: _________________________________
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