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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sharonValerie" data-source="post: 389066" data-attributes="member: 48662"><p>Hi there Kocall, a Glucogon Hypokit is used when a person is in a hypo coma, the kit is very clear so any person can use it. it contain an injection kit including a syringe with clear liquid in it and a via containing powder.  The contents of the syringe are injected into the vial and the vial is then shaken so the powder disolves, it is then drawn back into the syringe and then injected into the unconscious diabetic in a leg or arm and it can be given through clothes.  Generally it takes about 15 minutes before the unconscious person comes round.  Once conscious a sugary drink or jam sandwich should be given as well.  Usually you can expect to be confused and dazed when you first wake up but eventually you will feel much better.  All diabetics who inject insulin should have a hypokit at home in case of a hypoglyceamic coma.  Unfortunately have suffered many coma's I have been injected with the hypokit many times by my children and on occasion by my Mum.  DO ask your doctor about it.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>

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