My son is a diabetic. The paramedics have
been called on him 3 times in the last
month because of insulin reactions. He
gets very combative when his blood sugar
starts getting too low, then he loses
consciousness. He says to just leave him
alone, that he would eventually come out
of it on his own, but, I don't know if I
believe that. Last year he starting
seizing, and foaming at the mouth during a
low blood sugar event. How low is too
low, and how do we know if he would really
come out of it? It's pretty difficult to
just leave him lying there and walk away.
This is causing high stress and a lot of
tears in the family. If anyone can help
in anyway it would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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gram1228
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 34
Re. Insulin Reaction Posted: 12-23-03 08:34am
I don,t mean to be harsh, but what in
heavens name is the young man thinking of?
First of all, he,s being foolish, no, he
won,t always come back from a low on his
own. Second, and most important,
obviously he is taking way too much
medicine for his food intake. Has he
talked to his doctor about these frequent
lows and thus adjusting his meds. I know
what a low feels like, and it isn,t
pleasant, I can,t imagine this boy having
this many. There is no reason on earth he
has to go through this, work with his
health care professional , it,s just too
much medicine that is bringing on the
lows. Has he been to a dietician to help
him learn how to eat right and how to
adjust his meds according to how many
carbs he is taking in a meal. These
situations your son has can be so easily
avoided with just the right adjustment of
medicine and food. Good luck,
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Bolman
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Dec 2003 Posts: 32 Location: Waren, MI
Posted: 02-02-04 05:55am
I also used to be combative when I had low
sugars. By all means do not leave him to
come out of it on his own. He needs
medical attention by you or ems
immediatly! The above poster is right,
tell his docotr and try to get his dosage
down and make sure he is eating all his
meals. Also, could he be eating sweets
and then taking to much insulin to make up
for it?
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Mark Munday
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 1
Dealing With Insulin Reactions Posted: 07-15-04 20:53pm
Insulin reactions can be a big problem.
If he is still concious, you can give him
suger water. If he resists this, give him
a glucogen injection. It is the quickest,
most effective way of raising blood sugar.
It is also a lot safer.
Allowing blood sugar to drop so low is
very dangerous. It also does a lot of
damage, killing brain cells amongst
others. So don't let is happen again!
