i was adimitted to hospital with my blood sugar level at 21.6 severe stomache pain heart rate 169 & could hardley breath im so scared it will happen again. PLEASE HELP;
2007-03-20 00:05:03 · 5 answers · asked by julie m 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
First thing to do is see a Clinical Health Educator! They can help you adjust your diet to benefit you and help you keep your blood glucose levels steady. They can help you find ways and stay on track to improve your health through natural means with medication as a last resort.
2007-03-20 00:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by hoangnkarina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my friends recovered from acute pancreatitis and is currently recuperating at home. I hope you are well on your way to complete recovery too. There are several reasons for this rather painful disease to happen which include alcoholism, gall bladder diseases, infections, injuries to the abdomen affecting the pancreas, abnormal high levels of circulating fat in bloodstream, effects of certain drugs etc. Drugs like azathipirine, estrogen (found in birth control pills), tetracycline, furosemide etc. etc. can have effects. Check with your doctor for a list of such drugs. Do not consume alcohol - keep it out of you life. Check whether there's any hereditary tendency in the family. Pain is the main symptom for identifying pancreatitis. The pain is usually quite intense and steady; located around the stomach region and may be felt at the back also. Breathing can become shallow because deep breathing can cause more pain. So watch out for pain. Remember pancreatitis can be treated if diagnosed and recovery from the symptoms is possible in 90 % cases.
Speedy recovery and best of luck to you.
2007-03-20 00:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by chamkadaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many sites on the web that have an enormous amount of information on diabetes, and doctors are very familiar with treating it, so you should be good there. As for pancreatitis, it is more complicated. The first step is to have it diagnosed. If that was done, then congratulations, believe me, pancreatitis can be very difficult to diagnose and that's the first step towards recovery. As for tips, consider the following:
1. Talk to your friends and family and figure out their schedules: if you ever have another attack, you'll know who to call for help.
2. Diet plan: stay away from sugar (obviously), but also from starchy foods in general, like potatoes, rice, and certain grains. STAY AWAY FROM NUTS! Nuts are very bad for your pancreas as you will find out if you try to eat them. Also, keep a very low fat diet, avoid using oil when cooking, and stay away from junk food. Your best bet is with oatmeal, meat, and vegetables.
3. Others: try deglycirrhizinated licorice root powder, it helps reduce inflamation in your digestive tracts and reduces acid in your stomach. It also promotes healing of mucous membrane. 1/2 teaspoon on a empty stomach 20 minutes before a meal should do. Also consider drinking chamomille tea.
Good luck!
2007-03-22 06:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by bricefabber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See http://familydoctor.org/common.xml under "diabetes". Get a blood glucose meter and test 2hrs after each meal, to regulate your medication and see the effect of food/exercise on your levels. Exercise 30 - 60 mins daily. Minimise simple carbohydrates and sugary foods. More of complex carbohydrates; rice, beans, peas, vegetables, non tropical fruit,( whole, unsweetened), soy&linseed bread, or sourdough rye, or seed & nutloaf. Moderate protein. Low fat.
2007-03-20 00:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did the doctor give you any treatment to take home?take it as presribe.Try to meet with people with similar conditions so that you can share your expiriences.Check other ways to cope with diabetes /pancreatitis www.rnib.org.uk
2007-03-20 00:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋