Diabetes

Okay...I'm the idiot who forgot to turn her pump back on last night after a shower and ended up with a sugar of 439 at 0330.

I feel much better...physically speaking (sugars have been stable all day in low 100s) but mentally...well, I still feel pretty stupid.

Anyway, I read all the responses to the question I posted earlier and I appreciate everyone saying that I'm only human, and that I'm entitled to a mistake. I agree with that but this is one mistake that could have had dire consequences. That is really the one thing that is still bothering me.

The fact that I'm an EMT also rubs salt in this episode. I should know better...as a diabetic AND an EMT. I know all too well what could have happened.

I ate well today, walked my 3 miles, checked my sugar about every 2 hours and made sure the pump was running and that the alarms were on.

Well. I consider this a lesson learned. I hopefully will not make this same mistake again.

EMT
Type 1, Insulin Pump

2007-10-16 12:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by emt_me911 7

If it was REALLY high, what did you do about it?
How did you feel?

I just want to compare procedures for a high blood sugar!

2007-10-16 06:07:10 · 11 answers · asked by AKA FrogButt 7

So I never have any physical issues with my health really, but since it's the season, I ended up getting some sort of viral throat infection and was in the ER a few nights ago. I'm fine now, but when they did the blood tests, they told me that my blood sugar was high. About 163 I think he said? Anyway..Can being sick raise your blood sugar? The doctor also said that stress can? How long does it take to develop diabetes and is there a chance that it could have been high like this just this once? I have no family history of diabetes, but I'm pretty scared anyway.

2007-10-16 05:22:14 · 6 answers · asked by trig 2

Type 1 diabetic...inuslin pump user...took a shower last night...took pump off and "suspended" it (stopped it while I was in the shower)...got out of shower and put it back on...watched TV...got in bed...and FORGOT to start pump up again.

Was without insulin for about 5 hours. New pump (have had it for 5 days, still getting used to it). I woke up at 0330 feeling thirsty and having to make a bathroom run. Checked my sugar...it was 439 (no lie...Geez). Got out insulin and syringes and calculated a dose of 9 units and injected.

Now 0621. Sugar is at 110. I feel fine. Pump is running, almost breakfast time.

Do other people have a brain fart and do something as stupid as that? I feel like a world-class dumbass right now. I can't believe I did that. I'll call the doc when his office opens and let him know. I deserve the impending lecture.

EMT

Sorry about the military time...it's a habit.

2007-10-15 23:26:03 · 11 answers · asked by emt_me911 7

2007-10-15 22:57:31 · 18 answers · asked by CHRISTINE W 1

My Dad has been diagnosed w/ severe neuropathy. The neurologist said it was curable but he is in so much pain, constantly. Nothing has helped his pain. He's been suffering for 5 mths now. Any suggestions?

2007-10-15 20:56:58 · 15 answers · asked by snipeswife 2

everyone in my family has it
and mymom got it when she was pregant with me
i think i may have it too but not sure
wat r some signs

2007-10-15 14:10:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 13:38:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 04:55:07 · 2 answers · asked by C B 2

2007-10-15 03:27:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-15 03:07:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend is type 1. And it seems lately he's bleeding out his shots way too often. He takes lantus and Humolog, he tends to bleed his morning lantus.
It's not everyday or anything though. Any reason why he would be bleeding out more often all of a sudden, what can we do to prevent it.

2007-10-15 02:37:16 · 6 answers · asked by attila 6

I am ok with Metformin alone I take 6 tablets 500mg each a day but since being prescribed 80mg Gliclazide I have now experienced symptoms that are similar to hypos. I usually take Gliclazide at lunch time but quite a while before it comes to having a evening meal I experience severe shaking and a clammy feeling, I have to devour chocolate to overcome the feeling which has now made me put on weight. Surely this can't be good. The reason I was put on this tablet was to reduce my overall sugar count which at the time was 7.7 mmol/l. If anyone else is on this tablet or knows about it and could give me some advice ie. change the time I take it or how I can control it better I would be ever so grateful.

2007-10-14 22:36:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

if im driving or sitting anywere ill pass right out whats wrong with me

2007-10-14 20:49:39 · 9 answers · asked by odieogeometro 1

2007-10-13 20:05:04 · 9 answers · asked by ~Katie~ 2

I've been diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" In the mornings it feels like I'm walking on fake feet or walking on balloons. However, later when I'm moving around this goes away. Why? and What can I do to improve this situation?

Thanks to everyone who responds.

2007-10-13 17:35:33 · 16 answers · asked by ingenuebabe 1

My fiancee just found out he has diabetes and doesn't really know what he should and can't drink and regular sodas are clearly off limits

2007-10-13 16:55:58 · 15 answers · asked by myckie 2

My fiance is out of the country, and isn't able to eat the food, to prevent dehydration is it ok to drink water with sugar? This will be the only source of nutrition.

2007-10-13 16:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by Teresa V 1

2007-10-13 15:59:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have any diabetes in my family and I have never been sick before. I am only 40 years old and kind of scared at what's going on. I look forward to reading the responses of what I should do. Thank you SERIOUSLY

2007-10-13 12:11:43 · 9 answers · asked by steve s 1

2007-10-13 10:19:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like a diet that helps me lose weight as well

2007-10-13 00:57:09 · 12 answers · asked by Irene G 1

I don't know how to tell my family I mean I want to tell them because I feel im hiding something and its been a year. But anyways can someone help me figure out how I would tell them about my health?
thanks

2007-10-12 19:00:20 · 18 answers · asked by Sweet04 1

what are the signs of early or already kidney problems or failure or liver problems or failure? what are the signs for type 1 diabetics?

2007-10-12 15:19:08 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I routinely get one or two thumbs downs on nearly every answer in this section. No problem, it doesn't bother me that much. If you are one of those doing it because of my repeated claims that nurses (and doctors) aren't all that knowledgeable when it comes to diet and diabetes, read this and tell me where I'm wrong:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgtNL06FUUNXheJefQvFqyvsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071011201431AAKdww9&show=7#profile-info-VfBaveaJaa
Be sure to note that both ladies claim to be nurses. Also note that glucerna is hardly sugar free.

2007-10-12 15:18:39 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. Peachy® 7

2007-10-12 15:15:28 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

My bf is diabetic and he has a plantar's wart that's not going away. we've been taking out the little dots but it doesn't want to heal.
all the medicine at the pharmacy says don't use this if you're diabetic.
He tried the duct tape thing that didn't work either.
for now he's been soaking his feet everyday with the green sandy spa stuff in hot water and filing the calluoses off.
So is there something else he could try? please it's very painful.

2007-10-12 14:50:12 · 14 answers · asked by banvivirie 2

Like say its 373 and I take 8 units to correct it why does it go low 2 hours later even after eating.

I have a dr's appt monday I will ask but I just want to know now.

2007-10-12 13:28:24 · 6 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6

2007-10-12 13:08:38 · 19 answers · asked by ♥nikki♥ 1

2007-10-12 08:44:59 · 8 answers · asked by dberard23 1