A couple of Diabetes Questions?

Question

My mom is diabetic. She eats A LOT of sweets, starches and actually seems disappointed when her blood sugar is in the normal range!

I'm curious... what would some folks who have diabetes feel when their blood sugar is really high? Do they feel different? what are the side effects of eating badly and having the high blood sugar readings?

I've always thought that insulin is to be measured according to what a diabetic eats and the blood sugar reading, NOT what they're GOING to eat and (not) adjusting insulin as a precautionary bandaid! <<- my mother does that and my father and I can't get it through to her that she shouldn't take chances like that. She REALLY likes it when her blood sugar is in the high 300's! What is considered extremely dangerous? To me 300 sounds dangerous! My mom doesn't seem the least bit worried about it.

I want to talk with her dr, because I'm concerned, but not sure if it's my place to?

Thank you in advance for reading this and your help! :)

Answer 1

Diabetes is no joke. I'm a diabetic and know people who are....She needs to take it serious, because Amputation is the next step.....Then she will have to take it serious........I know you love your Mom, because you wouldn't be here trying to educate your self on this...........I love you for loving your Mom....................
I get concerned when I hit 200, I don't get why she doesn't take it serious........

Please get your mom some help...........

Good Luck....................

Answer 2

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Answer 3

She needs to go to a Diabetes class. Most Health Departments have them. You need to call her Doctor and tell them what she is doing and that her blood sugar is in the 300's because after 200 it start causing organ damage and this is serious. I 'm only in my third visit to my Diabetes program and it has dietitians that sit down with you and go over things to teach you how to eat properly over 90 percent of the population doesn't eat properly and I happen to be one of them and I suffer from many illnesses and depression and then ended up with Diabetes because of my eating and family history . Diabetes runs on both side of my family and my mother decides not to tell me about any of her family history like it is her fault or something which how would she know that I would be the one out of five children to get all these genetic mess ups. I only can blame myself for not eating right but I grew up eating wrong not knowing. I'm now learning to eat right because when I first found out I ate like your mother and I thought I'll just go ahead and die, but then I realized that was stupid and started eating right. then I talked to my counselor and told her what I did and then changed and she said it was a good idea because I would just live 20 more years and loose my feet or legs, and have blisters and yeast infections. Then loose my eye site so I'm taking this serious, and listening to my Doctors other professionals that have been advising me. Good Luck with your Mom and try to get her to listen.

Answer 4

When you've been in the high range for a long time, you don't feel right when it's normal... it takes getting used to.

The 300's risk coma, hon.
Contact the American Diabetes Association by phone, and they can mail you information on all of these issues.
(They are online too.)

Insulin is to be taken in response to high sugar - not before.

Go with her to her doctor and talk with them about what she is doing. Your local hospital may have a "diabetes class" you can take together.

Your mother is asking for blindness, lost limbs, strokes and heart attacks. High sugar will kill you slow - and super low will kill you fast. ...Depression is common with us (Diabetics) and her eating of sweets may be a reaction to depression. Seek a family counselor. All of you go.

There are great sugar substitutes - Diabetisweet is my favorite. There is Splenda. She doesn't have to give up sweet tasting things...just the ten tons of carbs a day.

You love her. You want to keep her around. TELL HER THAT. Educate yourself about the disease. Contact her doctor for help. She needs help to save her life.

I pray y'all find peace.

Answer 5

It IS your place to talk to her doctor....THIS IS YOUR MOTHER and you dont want your place to be at the funeral home with regrets.
Chances are that your mother's doctor wont even tell her that YOu said anything to him....in fact, BEFORE the next appointment, you should CALL the doctor. Start off by telling him that you know he cannot discuss your mothers condition with you but you would like it if he talked to her in more stern terms because you dont believe that she is taking her disease seriously. HE can nag her in a way that neither you or your father can.

I think that your mother is having a case of denial. The doctors jolt might shove her back to reality. The doctor (at your suggestion) can tell her the complications of the disease and what COULD happen if she continues to ignore it.
(I recall seeing the syphillis pictures in high school and that is INSTANT birth control, I am sure that the amputee or the lady with the seeing eye dog would serve the same motivation for your mom)
GOOD LUCK
she is lucky to have a daughter like you!

Answer 6

It is your place to talk to your mom about her destructive behavior. 300 is way to high for her blood sugar to be. If she does not control her blood sugar better , she is at an increased risk of losing her vision, kidney failure and losing arms or legs due to damage high blood sugar does to her nerves. If your mom won't listen to you, the next time she has a doctors appointment, bring this information to her doctor, he should encourage her to speak to a Diabetic Educator. Good Luck!

Answer 7

my mom has diabeties too, she watches her diet. she checks her blood sugar almost everyday. if she gets over 160 she immediatley takes her medicine. she always have sweets with her in case her blood sugar goes to low. 300 is extremely DANGEROUS! she should be about 90's-130's. Talk to her to go to the doctor immediatley diabetes can be fatal. You could possibly die! You could get your leg cut off! Be extremely careful. Talk to her if you really love her! i understand its hard but she will thank you someday. I heard they are making stuff to stop diabetes! Always make sure she has her medication. well good luck~!

Answer 8

Mom is playing a dangerous game. Diabetes can lead to blindness, heart problems, and kidney problems. Left untreated, it can lead to loss of circulation and neuropathy, and amputation.

Mom and you need to talk to an endocrinologist and dietitian to set her straight. If her blood sugars are inconsistent or very high, ask about a visiting nurse until she becomes stable.

Answer 9

if she keeps going like this she is going to kill herself. she can lose her sight or lower extremities. 300 is HIGH. the baseline can vary from person to person but 300 is always high. she needs to speak to her doctor and get the full picture of what she is putting her body through. if she is aware that what she is doing will harm her, theres not much you can do. she is the only one who can change how she is dealing with this disease. my father is diabetic and acts the same way. i finally had to break it to him that, if he doesnt take care of himself now, i WILL NOT take care of him when his body fails him. i told him if he would rather eat the crap he eats than live a longer, healthier life then i cant be there for him. it sounds harsh but i think he needed to know how serious it is and how seriously i felt about it. he has since really tried to be better. its a learning process for him and he has to change everything he has every known but he is getting better. good luck with it!

Answer 10

Your mother is out of control. Some people have the attitude that consequences can't happen to them. I would call the doctor and report on her activities..... she's just driving the nails into her coffin. Sorry to be so blunt but diabetes is nothing to take lightly. Best of luck.

Answer 11

You need to take your mother to the doc and talk to him so he can set her straight. She is literally killing herself by not keeping her blood sugar under control. It almost sounds like she is in denial that she even really has it. Have her see the doc but go along with her to the doc so you can talk him about your concerns while she is there.