glucose shots for low blood sugar?

Answer 1

Hi, there. I've been a diabetic for over 40 years and have studied clinical treatment methods exclusively. I'm concerned that some of the previous answers are false. Please discuss this with your doctor!! Are you a Type I or a Type II diabetic? Controlling Type II diabetes can be very different from controlling Type I. Most Type II diabetics would rarely require assistance to treat low blood glucose (bg) levels.

Low blood sugar is not always due to not eating enough or to taking too many meds. Insulin is a hormone that can be affected by hormonal fluctuations in our body. For Type I diabetics, having expected low bg's can be common. The order of treatment for a low bg should be: 1) Consume at least 15 grams of an easily-absorbed carbohydrate (juice, glucose tablets, candy--but not chocolate--etc. If a blood sugar was taken, adjust the number of carbohydrates eaten to correspond with the amount needed to raise the bg to the acceptable rate. 2) Monitor bg levels every 15-20 minutes to ensure bg is rising. If it does not begin to rise, eat more carbs. 3) Continue monitoring to ensure bg is rising and does not rise above the acceptable levels. 4) If the bg continues to drop, or the diabetic becomes non-responsive, immediately administer a shot of glucagon. Glucagon is a prescription medication that is available by prescription. It is fully covered by most insurance plans in the US. Every Type I diabetic should have a Glucagon kit in the house for unexpected emergencies. After administering the Glucagon, call 911. Continue watching the person, making sure they are not choking on saliva or regurgitation. Tip them on their side if it appears they are choking.

That's what the "rule book" says, at least. I'm under excellent control, but I occasionally have unexplained extremely low blood sugars. In the past four years, my husband had to administer Glucagon twice. I will admit, though, that we didn't call 911 because we have so much experience. Be aware that an extremely low bg is often followed by a second one later in the day. No one is quite sure why, but it does happen.

Anyway ... that's probably far more info than you wanted. I hope you receive answers that help! Good luck!

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Answer 5

There is a glucose shot, called glucagon. It is used when the blood sugars are so low that the patient can no longer swallow. It is very expensive, and used only in emergencies. Like the other posters said, it is better to eat some fast acting sugar source.

Answer 6

I am not sure what you are asking here. When blood sugar is low enough to be incompatible with staying alive, doctors will administer a solution call D50 intravenously, this raises the blood sugar enough to allow the cells in the body to continue to function. But further treatment is then required or the blood sugar will bottom out again as D50 lasts only a short time. When blood sugar is low enough to make you feel terrible, that is the time to use some form of sugar to bring it up quickly, there is glucopaste available, but even some hard sugar candy held in the mouth with do the trick....the important thing is to follow it up with some sort of protien and carbs to keep the sugar from bottoming again.

Answer 7

Put it this way: anything below 70 is too low, and zero is totally dead. Yes, your uncle could have gone into a coma and die. Most diabetics don't come out of diabetic comas, that I know of. Your uncle needs to test his blood sugar often (before meals and bed, even 2 hours after meals at times to see how his blood sugars are afterwards and be sure that they are below 180 after 2 hours after eating). Eating often also helps. He shouldn't go more than 4 hours without eating, even if it is small amounts of food. Diabetes is not a disease to mess around with. It is something that needs constant attention and control. I have, personally, had my blood sugar that low and was able to take care of it myself, but not everyone can do that at that point. Some people end up in comas, in the hospital, etc. It all depends on that persons tolerance level. It is good that your mom and you are so good to your uncle and so concerned about him. He should do ok if he follows the simple guidleines I noted above and follows his doctors orders.

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Answer 9

The shot you are thinking of is the glucagon shot. its available through prescription, and every diabetic should have one. This shot is used when someone passes out or is unable to swallow and has diabetes. This shot is not that expensive, but will have bad side effects. i had a firend who has used this shot a few times, and he says that it hurts when you are fully awake again. your muscles spasism a little with the emence amount of sugar, and you will not feel that good after ward. However this shot does not need to be administered through a vein, just in the arm or thigh is fine.

Answer 10

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As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.