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A HEROIC six-year-old has been praised for saving his mum's life.

When Max Marriott-Smith found 37-year-old Liisa had slipped into a diabetic coma after making a mistake with her medication, he didn't panic.

Instead, he kept his head, checked her over, dialled 999 and went to a neighbour for help.

The ambulance crew that took his mum to hospital last month have rewarded Max for his mature handling of the life-threatening scenario.

In a ceremony at Wareham ambulance station, lifesaver Max was given a certificate and a goodie bag for his efforts.

The Stoborough First School pupil was told his mother had diabetes when he was just four years old and he was taught how to check if she was in trouble and how to dial 999.

Liisa, of Wareham, said: "I am glad to be alive and the chances are I wouldn't be if it wasn't for Max.

"I am amazed that after two years he still remembered what to do and was able to get me the help I desperately needed.

"The ambulance staff were fantastic and gave me excellent treatment.

"I've been diabetic for 14 years and I've never been in this situation before and never want to be again. I'm really proud of him."

The alarm was raised by Max's sister, Tuula, four, who was playing with Liisa.

She called out to Max, who raced upstairs to check her over and then made the life-saving call.

He said: "I just feel like I've helped. It was a scary situation but it wasn't hard to remember what I had been taught.

"It's good to be visiting the ambulance station."

Jerry Pocknell and John Hayes were the crew members that treated Liisa.

Jerry said the certificate was well deserved.

"All parents with conditions like diabetes should make their children aware of how to dial 999 because, as was the case in this situation, quick thinking can definitely save lives," he said. "Well done to Max."

7:00am Saturday 17th May 2008

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