This is his first ever test (using a One-Touch UltraSmart Test Kit)...He's been feeling sick and it seemed to be diabetes. The numbers came up 226. He is extremely resistant to the idea of an ER (he is an adult). What can be done to monitor him and improve his levels here at home until he can see his doctor in a few days?
2006-07-30 18:38:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
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This is his first ever test (using a One-Touch UltraSmart Test Kit)...He's been feeling sick and it seemed to be diabetes. The numbers came up 226. He is extremely resistant to the idea of an ER (he is an adult). What can be done to monitor him and improve his levels here at home until he can...
2015-08-24 04:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mallory 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you tested after a meal high in fat or sugar it would be elevated within the first hour or so. If he was fasting then it is not good. He is feeling sick because he is most likely in Diabetic Keytone Acidosis and if not treated quickly can cause death. My son has been a type 1 diabetic for 11 years and has been DKA 3 times and every time has been in ICU and at deaths door. Threaten to call a ambulance and tell him he needs to ASAP it damages the kidneys to start, is he going to bathroom lots thirsty and sick to stomach? He can go into a comma or even become violent do not delay
2006-07-31 00:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't mentioned whether the reading 226 is taken fasting or after food (PPBS). You need not be panic, in either case. Ask him to stop eating sugar and sweets first. 226 is not any serious level, but you cannot ignore it. Human Mixtard is an insulin injection supplied in different per centages of soluble insulin and Isophane insulin. Consult the doctor first before taking such drugs. Don't be afraid as this is certainly controlable. I pray God to make him well soon.
2006-07-30 18:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by SRIRANGAM G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blood sugar of 226 is pretty high, but it's not really life-threatening. If it goes above 300, take him to the ER no matter what he says. Good luck.
2006-07-31 05:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by doubled254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you happen to have one of the best meters on the market. It will provide you with lots of information about your BG levels, trends and daily variations. A good book to get is by Dr. Richard Bernstein - Diabetic Solution, I believe. He is both an engineer and MD. He practices in NY. Anyway, it offers real live practical solutions. He needs to also get as much information about diabetes as he can absorb. Armed with knowledge, he'll know what to do and when. For you, you too can learn and assist his health. You both can go to a local endocrinologist - diabetes MD - for best control and education. If you have a computer, I would recommend getting the One-Touch software program to see patterns of his blood sugar control and can send printouts to the doctor.
2006-07-31 04:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by Morphious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not supposed to ever be 226 go to the er or tell him he could die. scare him to make him go. is he diagnosed as a diabetic? or just bought the kit to check it out? he needs to eat a balanced diet always -- this should happen after he goes to the ER or doctor right away and take the monitor with you to show them.
2006-07-30 19:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by CatWoman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have regular insulin? Insulin coverage is the only thing that would lower his Blood sugar. When my Pt's are in this range they are usually covered with 4 units of regular insulin.
2006-07-30 18:51:50 · answer #10 · answered by mspryss69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋