nothing in her stomach. Should I still give her the shot?
2006-11-28 17:07:59 · 18 answers · asked by fighting 40s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
No!
Ring her doctor or hospital and ask them the best thing to do. But you do need to give her some fluids to sip, and sips only. (this is to rehydrate her, giving her more may make her vomit more)
Giving her insulin may drop her sugar levels, especially since she has not eaten anything. Also you may not know her normal dosage, and given she has been vomiting, her sugar levels maybe swinging around, from low to high and low again.
So please be guided by her doctor.
My husband is a insulin diabetic, and I am guided by his doctor, when he is ill. To date my doctor has never told me to give him his insulin. Just told me to keep his fluids up, by sips of cordial or juice (not diabetic) that has been watered down, and take him to doctor/hospital if I feel he needs urgent help.
Hope your mum is better soon and if your concerned about her, call for an ambulance.
2006-11-28 17:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by reka_poti 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The biggest danger with her current condition is dehydration, which can come on pretty quickly if she is throwing up every time she eats or drinks anything. Dehydration makes it impossible to control blood sugar levels, which will rapidly rise even though she isn't taking in anything, because the blood becomes "concentrated" due to a lack of water in the body. You must not try to overcome this problem on your own; it can quickly lead to blood sugars which are dangerously high. Please do the following:
1. Have her sip very small amounts (a teaspoon or two at a time) of warm water. (Cold water can be more of a shock to the stomach.)
2. Check her blood sugar immediately; if it is at all elevated (above 200 or so), call her doctor right away, explain the situation, and let him or her decide whether she needs to be seen today. Unless her blood sugar level is extremely elevated, wait to give her any insulin until you first talk to the doctor
3. Don't let her eat anything until she is able to keep down a few sips of water at a time. She can then start with saltine crackers or dry toast.
My husband, son and daughter-in-law are all diabetic, so we've been through this situation many time! It can be scary, but getting her doctor involved in the process before it gets severe is the best thing you can do to protect her. Good luck, and God bless!
2006-11-29 12:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by synthylady 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need to check the glucose level first to make sure it is not too low or the next shot will take it down. Can she eat some soup, oatmeal, ice cream? What about some juice and crackers? If she can eat something then you could give her half of the usual units of insulin. You can call the ER and a nurse can talk you through it. I would call her doctor in the morning and report that she is ill so they can adjust the units for her. Keep a record of shot time and amount and what she eats. I'll be up for a while if you need to email me. Best of luck to you!
A type 1 diabetic!
2006-11-29 01:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if she is experiencing Keto-acidosis. This is a serious condition!! Check her Keytones immediately and/or get her to an ER (if they are above the normal range it is imperative that things are addressed ASAP.). She could eventually be in an immobile state. Insulin may bring her sugars down if they are high but if she is unable to eat then she should at the very least attempt to take in some chicken broth or sprite. Make sure to continue to take the insulin as necessary to keep the sugars under control. I have been a diabetic over 40 years also. Her Doctor is the BEST JUDGE of what to do next! I hope things work out.
Eds
2006-11-29 08:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read the comments left by everyone else and sounds like they are all giving you good advice check her blood sugar and if its low DON'T give her a shot. I would call the Dr and find out what he says I don't know if I would give her a shot if it's high until I talked to a Dr. or nurse 1st. That's really up to you and your mom the previous comment that diabetics kinda know what to do or how they feel is right we do know! I have had this for 33 years and my daughter has had it for 7 so we know a little about it. Maybe not enough but some I have been uncontrolable for a long thim and doing the pump. and to me I have a high blood sugar when I do this stuff so does my daughter Like I say check her blood sugar and if I didn't tell ya before be sure to tell the DR what she's running. He can tell ya what what to do for sure. Don't ask us when its something like this talk to her Dr or take her to the ER and tell them what's going on just like you did here. GOOD LUCK! and Good luck to your mom!
2006-11-29 13:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Doris D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother will know whats best, as she controls the diabetes. She should only take insulin if she eats after, and she must eat, or her sugar levels will rise. Dont do anything unless your sure. Call the out of hours doctor for proper, immediate advise.
2006-11-29 19:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by jojobass86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im diabetic. You need to check her blood sugar to make sure of what her Blood Glucose level is right now! If it's Hyperglycemic (elevated), give her an injection... If it's Hypoglycemic (low), Give her sum orange Juice or fruit Juice or Glucose Tablets to chew on. If it's in the 90-120 range, thats fine, perfect actually and she is sick with sumthing else and you might wanna take her to the hospital, could be food poisoning or just a tummy flu.
2006-11-29 01:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What is her blood sugar number? If it is below 100 no shot. Even if it is 200 and below, if she has sugar in her urine she may need a shot. What does she think? Usually the diabetic has some knowledge of what they think is best. If you really are afraid take her to emergency.
2006-11-29 01:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by tiafromtijuana 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you might want to give her some dry toast or crackers, before if she can handle it but even though she doesn't have any thing on her stomach you diffenetly don't want to not give her shot because in most cases this can make her worse. One last thing make sure you keep track of her blood sugar readings and make sure she keeps hydrated.
2006-11-29 01:14:37 · answer #9 · answered by sugarsweeteegrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor and ask. Never hurts to play it safe.
Also, I have been told to keep some regular 7-Up in the house, to drink in case I get sick. NOT diet type, when you're sick. (But diet type, when you feel okay.)
Don't shoot in the dark. Call a doctor.
kiwi
2006-11-29 01:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by kiwi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋