what number is scary for a 81 diabectic type 2 she had a 71 after taking strflix with her meal then i gave her
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At 96 she should be okay, that's in the desired range. Test her again soon so you can see how her body responds. You're doing well testing her every little while because she could change. Keep testing her at the same times every day (morning, lunch, dinner, before bed) and if you can, teach her how to do it herself. Figure out what her patterns are like and make sure, if you notice she goes low every afternoon for example, that she has a snack before to prevent it from happening.
It's hard to tell when to call 911, diabetics have different responses to different lows. For example, me, I can go down to 40 and have enough ability to know i need a juice, and be okay but others start to faint when theyre at 60. How was her low at 71? Was she slurring words or having trouble concentrating? You did the right thing to feed her juice, as long as she is able to swallow and talk you should be able to handle the low at home.
If she starts to slump over, lose consciousness, or doesn't respond, that's usually time to call 911. That could mean a more serious low.
Good job on taking care of her, youll get used to it soon! It's not so bad after you make it part of an everyday schedule. Good luck to you and your mom. Also, for questions, be sure to talk to have her talk to her doctor if she hasn't yet. Lots of type 2s try to take care of their whole regimen themselves, without knowing that a dietician and diabetes nurse appointment every now and then can be really really helpful.
Woops! If you mean, should you call ER because she's going too high, I don't think you should just yet. I'm not sure about type 2 highs because I'm type 1, and i just take insulin when I'm high. But usually you don't get sick from highs unless youve had a steady high for a loong time, like days or weeks. (in undiagnosed diabetics for example.) Highs are easier to handle at home since the person, while being thirsty or groggy, tends not to pass out like when they're low.
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Oh, they say over 110 is getting high, but I wouldn't worry to much unless it gets above 170. Then I would probably call the ER first to see what they think before I take her in. Apple juice is very sweet, and will make it go up quick, although at this moment she is in no dangerl. A normal reading is 70-110.
With type 2 diabetes, or Type 1, the type of food eaten, how much is eaten as well as the amount of exercise, plays a big role in how her blood sugars will be. And many times an oral med for diabetes (a hypoglycemic), in the elderly, has a tendancy to build up in the body and it could be that at her age, metabolism is slow. Many factors effect blood sugars.
After eating (about 2 hours), a normal blood sugar should be around 180 to 200. I suggest you start a food diary of what is eaten, what time the blood sugar is taken, and what it is. A blood sugar of 71 still falls within normal limits, but is low after a meal is taken. A food diary will give you a better understanding of how "your patient" reacts to these factors.
Complex carbohydrates are best. Since her blood sugar was still normal (but obviously falling), you gave her juice. A quick fix that we usually reserve for much lower blood sugars. A better snack would have been milk or soda crackers (more complex carbohydrates), that would have broken down a little slower in the body. Juices have a tendancy to elevate blood sugar quickly, but also tends to drop blood sugars quickly as well.
A good neumonic we use is when a person with diabetes is cold and clammy (they need some candy-or juice), hot and dry--sugars high. It really does hold true most of the time. Also when a diabetic is shakey, their blood sugar could be high or low.
With the food diary, you might be the best judge if her oral med is the right one for her. Hope this tuitorial helps you understand diabetes a little better. Good luck!
I don't think you should take what Nancy said TOO seriously. After 2 hours, her blood sugar should NOT be 200! BUT that COULD be a difference between Type 1 (what I have) and Type 2...
I think you did totally the right thing! Especially if her blood sugar was that number after taking her medicine and eating. Dropping too low is more serious in the short term than being too high for a little bit (like a few hours...).
And I would say that a 71 isn't really a scary number, just one that needs action. 96 is perfect! Since you are not so used to caring for a Diabetic just yet, I would say save scary for when she is 'out of it' or is much lower... like 50-ish.
And, as always, if you are not sure go ahead and call the emergency room or 911. Better to be safe than sorry.
Hang in there! You're doing great!!
I know of someone that have diabetes and had an open wound almost 1 feet in size on the leg. Fully recovered on the wound and the sugar level back to normal after taking a product call Colostrum for about 3 months. That is not a medicine for diabetes but the good news is, doctor certify cure!
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