INSULIN SHOCK: All Type 1 and Some Type 2 Diabetics experience something short of Death when in Insulin Shock. The Mental constriction is far more induced under Insulin Shock, then a NON Diabaetic could ever imagine.The comparison would detail waking up from the Dead. You don't dream, you drift. All things said and done around you are slanted and obscured by light, movement and sound. How much light would effect you, how much movement would enhance it's-self is constricted by sound and are projected and not understood. Blood Sugars must start to rise. Eating a substance high in Sugars 40mg's or higher will bring you out of Insulin Shock. At 41mg/dl, this state an Insulin shock patient lacks the ability to communicate back in an audible, understandable voice. Once a Diabetic can remember,...pronounce their name, is the Insulin Shock substained. Make sure the Insulin Shock Diabetic is able to walk and there are no signs of cuts or bruises. Check Blood Sugars 20 later to stablize Sugar.
2007-01-22 08:44:34 · 14 answers · asked by George D 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Several years ago I woke up from an afternoon nap and was convinced I was dead. The room was clammy and it smelled funny. I started to cry and kept repeating over and over that I was dead. My boyfriend at the time was puzzled, tried to reassure me that I was fine. Then the light bulb went off, he shoved an apple in my mouth, and a few minutes later I was fine.
Pretty accurate description of what a very low hypo feels like, although I have been able to carry on conversations below 41 mg/dl.
2007-01-22 13:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wondered what that was. I'm type 2 and I experienced something very similar to what You are talking about. I forgot to take My medication forgot to eat and had worked a double watch prior to going to bed. I woke up feeling like death warmed up, but because I do not take insulin I assumed that I was just having a reaction to the lack of food intake/ sleep, or some sort of nightmare.
2007-01-29 22:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good health comes from a BALANCE in our DIET, REST AND EXERCISE.
There are many things that can be done to overcome type II diabetes, and improve the life of a Type I diabetic.
Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:
Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate
If you are serious about not being falling victim to diabetes needlessly, get a copy of "One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject.
It helped me, and my brother, who was dying. We lead mostly normal lives now. Best of luck.
2007-01-24 19:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very cognizant when I was going through insulin shock. It was in the hospital and I thought I was freezing. The glucogon made only a spike in my glucose and they were pouring sugar laced orange juice down my throat. Eventually it came under control, but it was a scary incident I'll never forget.
2007-01-29 12:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always have a glucagon kit and someone who knows how to use it-if possible.
Never give food to a person who is unconscious or seizing.
Chocolate is not a good carb to use to bring you out of an insulin reaction. The fat in the chocolate slows down the absorbency of the sugar.Try some of the chewy candy like spearmint leaves or spice drops.
I drink a regular soda to get me out of a danger level.
2007-01-22 17:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Cammie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My stubborn daughter who didn't like to eat her snacks when into insulin shock a few times. When she came out of it she didn't know what was or what had happened and she said a lot of weird things before she had her seizure. When your blood sugar gets that low, you clearly do not know what's going on.
2007-01-22 17:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by wrjones559_1999 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True. If you think someone is in insulin shock, call 911 and give them sips of orange juice until the paramedics arrive.
2007-01-22 16:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very True U need 2 eat some chocolate & drink orange juice call 911 as well
2007-01-22 16:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you know more about this than the rest of us, so I'm going with TRUE. (Even though I'm not sure what you're talking about.) How many times has this happened to you? Do you think your brain was permanently damaged as a result? What's substained? I couldn't find it in the dictionary.
2007-01-22 18:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, very true, I have experienced this one myself and have seen others going through it as well. It is the weirdest thing to go through.
2007-01-23 00:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋