Hubby’s on the real stuff
Hi all,
We have company so haven’t been on for a few days. Hubby started
with Humalog in his pump on Tues @ 9:15 am. He’s had some decent
readings, but has had some very high which I think may be due to
dietary indiscretion (8-9 carb exch vs planned 5, high fat intake,
and all at dinner) without compensation by bolus. His CDE connects
the readings to this given info on food intake. He also has been
getting panicky when he gets a glucose reading in high 80’s though
the endo is very pleased with this. Any clues, suggestions??? Oh,
please note the new E-mail address. Thank you all!!
Marj
Oh, Patrick, we’re in the SE coastal area of NC.
June 10th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
As one who still has not been taught, I highly recommend he get off the
exchanges and learn his insulin-carb ratio then his BGs will be compensated
for and he can have a more *normal* lifestyle like
anyone who has a working pancreas. (~_^)
It’s what you learn after you think you know it all that really counts.
June 10th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
Marj,
If the high blood sugars are basically due to incomplete bolus at
mealtime, he needs to really work on that…even just figuring the 15
grams of carbs per carb exch and the appropriate amount of insulin
would be a good step…of course I’m sure the CDE is working on this
with him. It is possible to figure insulin boluses on exchanges
only, if the person is really good at monitoring serving size, etc.
In fact if the ratio of insulin to carb is 1:15…this will work
really well. Another suggestion (until he feels more comfortable) is
to keep a small "pocket" or "credit card" sized calculator with his
monitor. Then he can figure carb exchanges x 15 = g. carbs, and then
figure his bolus from that.
As far as the high 80’s making him nervous, when does he start
getting hypo symptoms? I understand he has had severe reactions in
the past, so he has been trying to keep the bgs higher. It might
take a while for his symptoms to become more normal. My only thought
is what I might do for an anxious child…if the blood sugar is below
say 84, give him 1 glucose tablet. (no more than that, and no sodas,
juices, or other sugary treats!) It shouldn’t raise his blood sugar
too much, but it will calm the anxiety. As symptoms become less of a
problem move from 84 down to 75 and keep working it that way. Just a
thought. The panic and anxiety can cause a much larger increase in
blood sugar than would be wanted.
Suzanna
June 11th, 2006 at 9:46 pm
<< His CDE connects
the readings to this given info on food intake. He also has been
getting panicky when he gets a glucose reading in high 80’s though
the endo is very pleased with this. Any clues, suggestions??? Oh,
please note the new E-mail address. Thank you all!!
Marj
Oh, Patrick, we’re in the SE coastal area of NC. >>
Hi Marj: been studying for final exams….
Normal glucose ranges from 75 -110 mg/dL. If he’s getting readings in the
80’s, I’d say he’s doing GREAT! Keep it happening! Joan:)))
June 12th, 2006 at 10:42 am
<< As symptoms become less of a
problem move from 84 down to 75 and keep working it that way. Just a
thought. The panic and anxiety can cause a much larger increase in
blood sugar than would be wanted.
>>
Suzana,
Why would he want to go to 75? Thats too low. I thought a normal BG was
80-120. Chrissy
June 12th, 2006 at 6:49 pm
<< Normal glucose ranges from 75 -110 mg/dL. If he’s getting readings in the
80’s, I’d say he’s doing GREAT! Keep it happening! Joan:)))
>>
Joan,
That must have changed. I was always told 80-120. Also I know for me I dont
feel good if its in the 70s. But everyone is different. Chrissy