my hubby has been a diabetic for 8yrs on tablet form but now has to be put on insulin?

Question

what are the side effects he is 53yrs

Answer 1

There ARE side effects, but they are quite minor ones.

Firstly, if the injections are not rotated from site to site, soreness can occur.

Secondly, again if injection sites are not rotated, lipodystrophy (pronounced lie-po-dist-rho-fee), or improper collections of fat can accumulate, causing small 'knotty' lumps.

Make sure your husband checks his blood glucose levels more frequently, at least until he is aware of how the insulin reacts in his body. He needs to be aware of how to deal with hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels), just in case it should happen. Outward signs include, disorientation, loss of mental accuity (some people mention the unusual wish to argue a point), wanting to sleep, clamminess.

If these symptoms do occur, it is important to remedy the situation by him taking something sweet. i.e., glucose in water, a piece of chocolate, sweetened orange juice, etc. Failure to do so could result in the loss of consciousness ... dependent on the type of insulin. (It is more likely to happen with fast acting insulins.)

Best of luck to both of you.

Answer 2

Hey, my best friend has diabetes and i can tell you anything you need. Keep your insulin in the fridge (the unused ones), only take the amount of insulin that the Doctor has told you, if you take to much you can become hypo (low blood sugar) if your blood is under 4.00 then have some-thing sugary and if your blood sugar is high (over 15) then have a little more insulin, Blood sugar that is under 10 is good, 5 and 6 is The best you can get. don't have more then 100g of Carbohydrate, before you exercise eat a bis quit or some-thing with a bit of sugar, well hope that will help and Speak soon! Love from Aysah xxx

Answer 3

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Answer 4

My husband has been using insulin injections to control his diabetes for over 30 years (he is 67). There are no side effects as long as the dose is correct, although the injection site may get a little sore. Your husband will probably have help from a doctor or nurse to ensure he can get the dose right. My hubby finds it helps to eat regular size meals at regular times; have a small snack between meals, especially if he's been exerting himself; keep a pack of glucose tablets in his pocket at all times in case he starts to feel 'hypo' (low blood sugar). Our local doctor's surgery has a regular diabetic clinic which he attends for check ups and he copes just fine. Very occasionally he gets a 'hypo' which he doesn't spot in time - I have learned to recognise the symptoms ( he acts as if he's drunk!). I get him to eat something sweet, and he soon recovers.

Answer 5

My wife is diabetic and insulin dependent, she has no side effects, the pens have to be kept in the fridge, except for the one currently in use, as the injections can be painfull if the insulin is too cold. Her diagnostic amount has to be adhererd to, which is usually decided by the doctor, and then the diabetic nurse whom she sees every 6weeks. My wife is 70 years old.

Answer 6

No side effects, he need to be careful to take the exact amount he is told to. If he takes too much then he might become hypoglycemic (Low blood sugar).

Oh keep the insulin in the refrigerator too.

Answer 7

The other answers summed it up. I just want to add that he should ALWAYS have something sweet available to him. It's easier to do this because I carry a purse, but he should carry some skittles in a baggie in his pocket and always have some in his car. Skittles are good because they don't melt and they're easy to eat. They've saved me more times than I can count!
Good Luck!