New ANZCOR Diabetes Guideline

The Australian and New Zealand Resuscitation Council has recently released a new guideline to support the management of diabetes in a First Aid setting. 

The Guideline has has consolidated a lot of existing practices as well as provided greater guidance on the amount of sugar to administer in a low blood sugar emergency, how to deal with an insulin pump and when to use a blood glucose meter. 

It has also clarified the use of a hypo kit for parents and carers.

It is highly recommended that all First Aiders make themselves familiar with these guidelines. Below we have highlighted some key sections:

Management of Low Blood Glucose (HYPO)

Exert from ANZCOR guideline 9.2,9

Insulin Pumps

Exert from ANZCOR guideline 9.2,9

Use of Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices

Exert from ANZCOR guideline 9.2.9

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