Guest guest Posted December 25, 2001 Report Share Posted December 25, 2001 I am writing because of a recent scare that my family experienced. My dad who is diabetic is also taking chemo because of prostate cancer. He is not eating as he should because he says nothing taste right and it makes him sick. Two nights ago my mother called me and was in a panic because she couldn't get my dad to wake up. When I arrived he was broken out in a cold sweat and would only respond with groans when I would try to wake him. The ambulance finally arrived after what seemed like forever and they checked his blood sugar and it was down to 47. When he came to himself he didn't know his name or what had happened. His heartbeat was also slow and his blood pressure was high. After an overnight stay in the hospital he got to come home but we are still having a problem keeping his surgars high enough. After eating a candy bar and drinking a coke it would only go up to 95 and start droping again. If anyone has any suggestions as to how we can better keep his sugars at a constant safe level it would be greatly appreciated. He had been on a pill to help control his diabeties but the doctor took him off of it for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2001 Report Share Posted December 25, 2001 I generally advise diabetics to take glucose tablets to raise BGs because they work quickly (don't have to be digested) and generally raise BGs about 20 points per tablet. You could try this and it may work. Check BG then give tabs accordingly...assume 20 points per tab. They work pretty quickly but test after 25 minutes. If BG is still low, take more. The glucose tabs are available at drug stores with the diabetic supplies. They don't require a prescription. There are a couple of different kinds, but I think the ones that are disk shaped, about an inch in diameter taste best...they come in grape, raspberry and orange. I prefer the raspberry or orange. They taste like candy. Vicki << After eating a candy bar and drinking a coke it would only go up to 95 and start droping again. If anyone has any suggestions as to how we can better keep his sugars at a constant safe level it would be greatly appreciated. He had been on a pill to help control his diabeties but the doctor took him off of it for now. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 Thanks!! I'm off to do some reading now! Blessings, Flower > > > Hi Rick, He was taking Glyburide twice daily but his doctor has taken > > him off of it for now. We are watching him very closely. Flower > > Hi Flower, > > Thanks for letting us know which medication he was on. Glyburide is a > medication which is classified as an " oral hypoglycemic " . This means > that it is intended to cause a reduction in blood glucose levels, rather > than addressing " insulin resistance " . Here is a link to the Rxlist site > that has information about medications, including Glyburide: > > http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/glybur_cp.htm > > Take some time to read through the material there. It will give you a > lot of information about the medication. > > Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 Good that he is off meds. I will pray for you and him. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 Since I don't take medication, my doctor told me my bsl would never be too low. If medication isn't the problem, then try eating smaller meals more often. Best Regards, Ratliff icq 1495914 msn ROBERT RATLIFF aim mtncurr22 http://www.copernic.com search engine http://www.ghisler.com> windows commander http://www.paltalk.com> voice/text chat TennRascal http://www.grisoft.com> free antivirus with email checker <*> I pretend to work, they pretend to pay me <*> Need suggestions I am writing because of a recent scare that my family experienced. My dad who is diabetic is also taking chemo because of prostate cancer. He is not eating as he should because he says nothing taste right and it makes him sick. Two nights ago my mother called me and was in a panic because she couldn't get my dad to wake up. When I arrived he was broken out in a cold sweat and would only respond with groans when I would try to wake him. The ambulance finally arrived after what seemed like forever and they checked his blood sugar and it was down to 47. When he came to himself he didn't know his name or what had happened. His heartbeat was also slow and his blood pressure was high. After an overnight stay in the hospital he got to come home but we are still having a problem keeping his surgars high enough. After eating a candy bar and drinking a coke it would only go up to 95 and start droping again. If anyone has any suggestions as to how we can better keep his sugars at a constant safe level it would be greatly appreciated. He had been on a pill to help control his diabeties but the doctor took him off of it for now. **All email sent through this mail list is Copyrighted by the original author. Permission must be obtained from the original author for the re-use, of any text (in whole or in part). Shared Files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int/files Bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int/links Home Page at Yahoo Groups: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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