# @americanredcross on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6VvB2AYB7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72588810-americanredcross-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6ae1656739.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-04-01T17:00:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

## Caption

If someone you love has diabetes, having a plan and knowing first aid can be lifesaving for them. Here’s how Dana, who has type 1 diabetes, stays prepared for a low blood sugar emergency.

If a person is unresponsive:
- Call 911.
- Turn them on their side into a recovery position.
- Make sure their airway is clear.
- Monitor their breathing until help arrives.

If a person is alert:
- Have them check their sugar levels.
- If their levels are low or they can’t test, give them 20 grams of sugar if they’re an adult or 15 grams if they’re a child.
- Have them check their levels again if possible.
- If their condition does not change within 10 minutes or worsens, call 911.

You can be prepared to act in emergencies like this by taking a first aid class with us. Sign up through the link in our bio. 

#FirstAid #FirstAidTip #DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesLife #Preparedness

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## Tags

diabeteslife, preparedness, diabetesawareness, firstaidtip, firstaid

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