A friend of mine recently was told he is diebetic. He is not on any special medication, except for one which I am not sure of what it is, but not Insulin. His doc told him to stay on a strict diet. Tody he came down with a severe flue like symptons, pains in his stomach and diarea. Pain in his legs (both) in which he can barely stand. He said he never felt the way he is now. It first started with a mild pain in his head, which is , i know, cause by his blood sugar. Then slowly he started feeling worse and worse, and by the time he got home he felt so fatigue and normaly he is a very active person. He does eat alot of sugar, but has stoped to just a minimum. Can he be going through an Insulin shock. He does not have any bone ache which usually accompanies a stomach virus. He just feels very , very weak. What should he do? I do not think it is anything seriouse for he just visited his doctor today. Please answer ASAP/ Thank you, Jersygirl622001
2007-03-19 14:38:50 · 4 answers · asked by jersygirl622001 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
That is not insulin shock. You don't get sick - you just get confused, and possibly light-headed. It happens because there's just not enough sugar in your bloodstream to allow your brain to work properly, as well as your other organs. Ultimately, if your blood sugar is low enough, you'll pass out, and potentially go into a coma. It sounds like your friend has some kind of stomach virus.
2007-03-19 14:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a case of insulin shock = hypoglycemia, a glass of orange juice or other sugars would correct the problem. If this didn't work, it could be something else. Did he try to leave a message for his doctor after hours?
If it's really really bad, please consider escorting him to the emergency room, they can do a complete evaluation of his blood as well as take a look at his condition.
2007-03-19 16:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Amaebi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mom was hypoglycemic. She ate small snacks of high protein, low sugar foods throughout the day. She could have a treat but had to balance it carefully with protein and didn't overdue sugars.
If she didn't watch her diet she got over all weak and ill feeling.
2007-03-19 14:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not the flu, It could be diabetic ketoacidosis. He needs to do ketone test. Call the Dr. immediatly. This is a life threatening condition. I'm serious, call the Doctor NOW!!! I almost died and I had these symptoms less than 8 hrs. He will need hospitalization if this is what I think it is. Please email me and let me know how he is.
2007-03-19 17:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by vikkip67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋