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I am dating a 46 year old man who is Daibetic and on a ...

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I am dating a 46 year old man who is Daibetic and on a pump. I don't know much about Diabetes but I am reading up on the disease. If something happend to him while he is with me what do I do (besides call 911). How would I know if it was because the sugar dropped to low or if it is to high? Is there a way to know which would be the case? I have heard that you give them juice or soda if it is low, But how would I know if he is unconsience?

 

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October 3 10:53 AM (34 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include:

  • hunger
  • nervousness and shakiness
  • perspiration
  • dizziness or light-headedness
  • sleepiness
  • confusion
  • difficulty speaking
  • feeling anxious or weak

Symptoms of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar:

  • dry mouth
  • blurry vision
  • frequent thirst
  • frequent hunger
  • fatigue
  • frequent urination

If he is unconcious you can check blood sugar with a glucometer and give intravenous 50 % Dextrose. If you can not do that the only thing you can do call 9-1-1 or an ambulance to take him to an Emergency Room.

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October 3 11:16 AM (22 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. YetimyanM.D.'s Post: Is there a way to know if he is unable to speak if it is because it is to high or to low? I know to call 911, but in the intrim what do I do?

        AND he falls asleep constantly. Is there anything that can be done about that? Is it because of the diabetes???

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October 3 12:35 PM (1 hour and 19 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

You can gently shake him , call his name and ask if he can hear you. If not responsive , you need to check his breathing and pulse and do Cardiopulmonary ressucitation if it is indicated and if you are trained and able to do that until 9-1-1 people or ambulance arrives.

For constant sleep he needs to be seen by a doctor for an evaluation as soon as possible or you can take him to an Emergency Room. It can be due to diabetes or some other causes.

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Edited by vyetimyan on October 3 2006 at 12:37 PM
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