What is the recommended action after providing sugar for suspected hypoglycemia?

• A. Immediately administer insulin.
• B. Monitor and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
• C. Ignore symptoms.
• D. Break fast.

Answer: (B)

After giving sugar for suspected hypoglycemia, the main step is to monitor the person and seek medical advice as soon as possible. Providing sugar raises blood glucose, but it doesn’t remove the need for evaluation or address the underlying cause, so careful watching is essential. Look for a positive response within about 15 minutes and, if possible, recheck the blood glucose to confirm improvement. If glucose remains low or symptoms persist, repeat the fast-acting carbohydrate and obtain medical help promptly. Avoid giving insulin, which would lower glucose further, and don’t ignore ongoing symptoms. If the person becomes unable to swallow or loses consciousness, activate emergency procedures and seek urgent help. In a setting like an airline, involve the crew and obtain medical guidance from on-board or ground-based professionals.