How many days can a diabetic go without food AND insulin?
-How many days can a diabetic person go without both food AND insulin before their blood sugar is profoundly affected to the point of coma and/or death?
-Would hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia be more likely in this situation? Even though no insulin is taken, no food is ingested either, so would the blood sugar still rise dangerously high in 48-72 hours? Or would the last dose of basal insulin eventually cause a low?
The liver produces certain amounts of glucose naturally. In many type 2 diabetics the liver acts like a sugar factory on overtime. Whether the individual was type 1 or type 2 this would be dangerous. After a certain amount of time spent fasting the body starts to burn its own fat stores to provide energy which would also cause blood sugar to rise and cause DKA. You probably wouldn’t see a low because the basal is taken to deal with the natural production of glucose by the liver throughout the day. Blood sugar would rise and that’s never good.
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I have Type 2 Diabetes, and I am searching for a good glucometer to use. Any suggestions?
At first, I was using the Bayer Ascensia Breeze2, but since I can get some free strips from my father in law, I switched to a One Touch Ultra Mini. However, the Ultra Mini has been having incredibly inaccurate results, and their Warranty department doesn’t recognize this as a faulty, because it’s still within their ranges. (Example, my fasting glucose one morning with this meter was 105, versus what the clinic tested with an actual blood drawn sample, of 137.) As compared to the Breeze2, it has also come out about 30-32 points inconsistent. I have already ordered some strips for the Breeze, as I feel more comfortable with it… but has anyone else had this problem? And are you now on a new meter you really love, and which one? Thanks for all the pointers.
There are many meters to choose from. Some meters are made for those with poor eyesight. Others come with memory so you can store your results in the meter itself. The American Diabetes Association does not endorse any products or recommend one meter over another. If you plan to buy a meter, here are some questions to think about:
•What meter does your doctor or diabetes educator suggest? They may have meters that they use often and know best.
•What will it cost? Some insurance companies will only pay for a certain meter. Call your insurance company before you purchase a meter and ask how to get a meter and supplies. If your insurance company does not pay for blood glucose checking supplies, rebates are often available toward the purchase of your meter. You still have to consider the cost of the matching strips and lancets. Shop around.
•How easy is the meter to use? Methods vary. Some have fewer steps than others.
•How simple is the meter to maintain? Is it easy to clean? How is the meter calibrated (set correctly for the batch of strips you are using)?
I use Invacare.
Invacare specializes in medical products and supplies for home use. The company started out as company that sold wheelchairs and patient aids. Since 1979 they have expanded their business to sell a wide variety of medical supplies.
No matter what you need for your home Invacare has it. They make Lifts, slings, respirators and other things. There are products there to make living with diabetes easier.
Find an Invacare glucose monitor there. Like their other products, their Invacare Glucose monitors and meters are quality and easy to use. Look on EBay for the glucose meter and system you need.
Good Lick, and take care.
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My mom gave me her lifescan Onetouch ultra meter (blue in color with the M and C button under screen) because she just got a new one.
How do we clear the memory on this? It won’t keep the log of “my” testing, cause its keeping hers.
I’ve read the manual and I can’t find any info on how to do this.
Any one have one that knows how to clear it?
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I just found out 2 weeks ago that i’m pregnant. However, before i found out i was pregnant i had an eating disorder and i’m type 1 diabetic. In other words i used insulin or lack of it rather to lose weight. The day i found out i was admitted to hospital and levels tightened. Now they’re really good under 7 usually.
But i’m more concerned about the implications of diabetes on pregnancy. I already have one child but was not diabetic. The thing is i’m getting twinges in my stomach and the doctors have tried to reassure me that this is because i am finally benefiting from my food intake. But i was wondering if anyone else knew anything about diabetes whilst pregnant and the affects on the foetus etc. Also about later and insulin levels. I’m really confused at the moment. Not being the best diabetic anyway but now i just really want as much information as possible so i can do my best for baby
my friend is presently trying – she is type 1 diabetic like yourself – she is in close contact with her diabetic doc and nurse and understands the risks and has spoeken to me about them as her friend. She said that the risks are:
increased risk of mis-carriiage
Deformaties
Big Baby
Being Bed bound for majority of her pregnancy.
Apparently she was advised that she needed to ensure her blood suger was under control as she has always had problems regulating it – as you already are pregnant I would go talk to ur diabetic nurse and doc so that they are aware you are pregnant so you can be monitored more closely, as far as shes aware as long as she has managed to regulate her blood sugar levels the risks of the above reduce dramatically..
My friend really wants a baby and understands how it will be more difficult for some one with diabeites but she is soooo excited and I’m sure that as long as you are careful that your pregnancy will be fine – its when you don’t follow advice that problems may arise!!!
Good luck!!
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