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Posted 11/20/2012 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
I apologize in advance if this is sloppy. I'm on my phone rather than a computer, and I need advice. Fast! My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes. And since very early this morning he has been having stomach pain, headaches, and server vomiting. He can't keep anything down. Not water, food, just nothing. Two hours ago I made him call his doctor in hopes that they would write a prescription to help with the symptoms. Only he never called back and since then I've been all over the Internet getting stuff like ketoacidosis as results for his symptoms and I'm freaking out. Especially since he is refusing to go see a doctor of any sort. I did get him to check his blood sugar for me though. And it was at 211 fifteen minutes ago having not ate all day. Please tell me what I can do to help him. I'm panicking.
Posted 11/20/2012 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
if he refuses help, there's not much you can do. you could call 911 and let him tell the paramedics he don't need help after they explain things to him.
Posted 11/20/2012 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
That's not exactly what I was looking for. I know I call always call 911, but I only want to take it that far is if it is absolutely needed. I personally know nothing of diabetes, except 200 is far too high, especially considering he hasn't eaten anything. What in looking for here is with what I've provided early (nothing has changed) do I need to be concerned about ketoacidosis? And if so what should I be looking for? When should I say enough is enough you no longer have a choice and just get him to a doctor? And speaking of which I still haven't heard from his. I really need a piece of mind, a little help. Something. Thank you.
Posted 11/20/2012 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not type 1 so I don't have the special information you need. Has he been able to give himself insulin? Is he on a pump? Does he have any glucose gel or orange juice available in case he goes too low? Do you know how to check his blood sugar?

211 is not critical. But he still needs to find out why he's vomiting with stomach pains. Try simple chicken broth. Somehow can you put in an emergency call to his doctor or his nurse? Strange that this kind of call is being ignored.

I don't know what else to tell you but if this condition does continue, then take him to the ER.
Posted 11/20/2012 11:42 PM (GMT 0)

I am not Type 1 diabetes but recently I was on holiday and overdid it on my favourite foods - so my blood sugar shot up.  I also vomitted.  Went to see a doctor.  He told me not to worry as these things happen on holidays.  This assured me. 

What your bf needs is to be assured.  Hopefully your doctor could call back.  Do you have a Diabetes Helpline or Diabetes Association whom u can call for advise? 

Most importantly keep calm and do not stress out as stress is contagious and it affects the blood sugar level as well.

Try to get back on routine asap. 

I was on insulin for a short while and my diabetes educator said that we can increase insulin shot by 2 pts if the blood sugar spikes.  Vomitting always makes blood sugar spike.  So try to solve the problem of vomitting; then the blood sugar will come down. 

Hope this helps.  Keep calm, it takes time to go back to routine and for blood sugar to go back to normal.

It took me a week after I  was back to regulate my blood sugar to acceptable level.

Health

Posted 11/20/2012 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
LanieG-Yes, I know how to check his blood sugar. I've been doing it most of the day to keep an eye on his glucose levels. I bought him some chicken broth and sugar free ginger ale earlier, but as I said nothing is staying down. Not longer than a couple of minutes anyway. And boyfriend uses the humolog pens. Insulin shots to control his diabetes, but he hasn't used his insulin all day. I don't know if he should, or not seeing as he hasn't properly eaten. I don't know if it would make a difference?

Healthbug- I would see where that would make since, but he is on a strict diet. He does not and will not drink anything with any amount of sugar in it. Expect for once. He had a glass of my orange soda when he sugar was in the 40s, but that was months ago. And trust me, I'm trying not to stress or freak him out because I'm doing that. I just don't know what to do to help him. The only way I could thing of helping him is taking him to the ER since his primary care doctor refused us any assistance (and he refused to go in) and he shot that down.

So, should he be taking his insulin as normal even though he isn't eating? Could it be that fact that he hasn't taken his insulin all day that his stomach is still unsettled? And does anyone know of a site that can bring me to better understanding of Type 1 Diabetes?
Posted 11/21/2012 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know enough to advise you about the insulin on an empty stomach even with his blood sugar elevated. See if you can email our member WillC (he posted recently and you can click on his name and you'll be able to see his email address). Maybe he's available and could give you advice. But please remember that no one is a doctor here.

I wish I could help you more. Maybe the ER is the best choice at this point.
Posted 11/21/2012 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
I've just spoken to my best friend's father who is a doctor. He said that he needs to continue his insulin treatment as scheduled and get to the ER to be treated for dehydration. Thank you all.

Again, if anyone knows a site that will help me understand diabetes better I'd appreciate it.

Wish me luck on convincing the boyfriend.

Thanks again.
Posted 11/21/2012 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you got advice from a doctor. Yes, vomiting will cause the dehydration. Sugar-free Gatorade is a good choice because of the electrolytes. And tell your boyfriend that you are taking him to the ER. Tell him he has no choice. Best of luck/
Posted 11/22/2012 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Try this website. It's directed to parents and care providers, so should be helpful for you:

http://donate.jdrf.org/what-is-type1diabetes.php?mkwid=sjbUitwv8&pcrid=19732671110

 

Posted 11/22/2012 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
I went threw this once years ago, couldn't keep anything down not even water, my wife took me to my family doctor who called an ambulance and took me to the ER, they got me hydrated while pumping me with insulin, not a pleasant time
Posted 12/10/2012 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
I am a member of Diabetes Australia and they have a good website full of information. So check out this link: http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/

All the best.
Posted 12/11/2012 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
My ex Diabetic doctor gave me h*ll for going to a different hospital than the one he is associated with and said I should have stayed home and gave myself six units of fasting acting an hour (when I was on the needle)
Posted 12/12/2012 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
American Diabetes Association.org
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