Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) Symptoms: Hunger, Sweating, Shaking,Eyes appear glassy, Crying or Stubbornness, Drowsiness, Weakness, Irritability, or Confusion, Speech and coordination changesWhat to do for blood sugar <80:Do NOT leave Nate unattended.For <50, give juice box AND 3 tabsFor >50, give juice OR apple sauce. Retest blood sugar 15 min. later.If Nate will not or can not eat or drink: Rub CakeMate or glucose gel into gums. Call parents or school nurse.Retest blood sugar 15 min. later. If Nate passes out or has a seizure:Give Glucagon. Call 911. Call parents and school nurse.Do NOT put food/liquid in his mouth.

High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)Symptoms: Extreme Thirst, Excess Energy, Fatigue, Weakness, Frequent Urination, Blurred Vision, Hunger What to do for high blood sugar:Check blood sugar level.Give water.For >250Administer insulin correction dose via the pump &contact parentsKetoacidosisSymptoms: Dehydration, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Fruity Smelling Breath, DrowsinessWhat to do for ketoacidosis:Ketoacidosis can lead to coma. Must be treated immediately. Call parents and nurse immediately. Check blood sugar level.Administer Insulin via the pump.Give water.

Emergency Contact #s Laura Houston (mom) Cell: 817-688-3546 Jim Houston (dad) Cell: 972-571-8970 Glucagon Directions1. Turn Nate on his side.2. Open red/orange box.3. Inject all liquid from syringe into powdered vial.4. Swirl to mix well. (Do not shake.)5. Draw mixture out of vial.6. Inject into Nate’s thigh. (Do not inject through clothing.)

Nathan (Nate) Houston

Type 1 Diabetes