I got worried and took her to the ER they said it was fine and she probably had a virus. I had to take her the next again because she fainted on me again the other doctor said hypoglycemia.Her sugar levels were 62 and it runs in her dads side of the family.They would not give me a glucose meter for her.So she fainted again this time I took her to urgent care peds. that doctor said 62 was'nt low and not to worry.Once again I still did'nt get a glucose monitor.What should I do.She still is getting dizzy,sweaty,and has bad mood swings.
2007-04-09 09:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by Macaroni 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
There could be many reasons for her passing out. A blood glucose of 62 is not known for a fainting reaction. While it is low, it isn't THAT low. At least in the diabetic world.
If she has inherited issues, she needs to learn how to combat hypoglycemia. Eating small amounts every few hours may be necessary. She should also be evaulated for pancreatic growths as they can increase insulin production. Hormone issues are definitely an issue at this age and can cause hypoglycemia in some cases.
Look at her diet. Is she eating? Anorexics faint a lot with mild hypoglycemia. And from my experience with low carb dieting, if she has tried dieting, staying away from carbs, it could have an effect on her.
Obviously, not knowing the cause of her spells in unacceptable. 62 in an otherwise healthy child is something to be concerned about. Take her to your regular general doctor. If you do not get results, go to another one. I know it gets expensive but if it comes to doctors totally denying there is a problem, document these spells by going to the ER each time they happen. At some point an alarm will go off in someone's head.
2007-04-09 13:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by seriouslysanibel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went online and got a free contour meter. You print the coupon and take it to the pharmacy but you do know you will have to buy the test strips and the lancets to check her sugar? You need to get he to a diabetes doctor and have appropriate blood work done. An adult should be between 80-100 for it to be normal. Not sure what kids are,but at 62 and adult can faint also. Get her help quick.
2007-04-09 10:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be good at this point to invest in a meter. You can get them really cheap. Sometimes you just have to prove something to the doctors. Make a calender, chart your daughter's problems and be prepared when you go into the doctor's office. Meanwhile, keep a close eye on your daughter, I immediately thought of her suger levels when I read the beginning of your question. Good luck to you and I wish you well.
2007-04-09 09:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by sebkls 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a glucose monitor at almost any drugstore, grocery store, or even Walmart. They're not that expensive.
You should also buy some glucose gel or glucagon tablets to give her when she passes out.
You need to contact her doctor or an endocrinologist about her hypoglycemia.
2007-04-09 10:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has she started her period yet? When I was that age I used to do that right around the time of my period. I would bleed very heavily as well. That could account for the low blood sugar as well. Just keep as close eye on her as you can with a 12 year old will let you and get her to her primary as soon as you can. Good luck
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2016-10-21 11:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by millie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was probablly cuz she was anemic, because i passed out twice in school on the same day and after wards I felt fine, and so I went to the nurse and she said that my iron and blood sugar was too low...
2007-04-13 09:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be a bit anaemic as well--ask her Dr for a CBC and serum ferritin to check for iron deficient anaemia which is common in young women.
I'm sorry your having such crappy treatment, you must be very worried. Hang in there and squeak until someone hears you.
2007-04-09 10:51:50 · answer #8 · answered by vicki k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for her is take her to her primary doc.
In the mean time have her eat a little every two hours and see if this helps at all
2007-04-09 09:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by Randi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son blood sugar gets to 70 and he wants to pass out . See her regular doctor and get her checked out, and keep apple juice in the little cans on hand, so when she feels funny again give it to her.
2007-04-10 21:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Peppermint Patti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋