Advertisement

		Ask the Diabetes Team	Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Guide to CWD Help with Error Messages Index Privacy Policy Search Site Map --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Get CWD Products Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Question: From Cedar Point, Illinois, USA: My 11-year-old son was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. After school, his blood sugar was 256 mg/dl [14.2 mmol/L] so we provided his insulin. Twenty minutes later, he was so high his monitor just said HIGH. We were on our way to the hospital because I could not contact his doctor. He checked his sugar again 45 minutes after insulin and he was down to 105 mg/dl [5.8 mmol/L]. In the future, how long should I wait for the insulin to work? At what point do we take him to the hospital? For now, my son is on a sliding scale. He uses Humalog insulin. When his blood sugar is 150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L] to 249 mg/dl [13.8 mmol/L], he gets one unit. Between 250 mg/dl [13.9 mmol/L] to 299 mg/dl [16.6 mmol/L], he gets two units and when over 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L], he gets three units. After this last scare, his doctor has decided to put him on a carbohydrate to insulin ratio starting next week. At that point, he will also be on the Lantus insulin as a stabilizer. Answer: A single high blood sugar should never be a reason to panic. They will be seen periodically, sometimes due to miscounted carbohydrate, missed insulin, or problems with testing (including sugar on the finger tips). In general, if you see a blood sugar that's high, you should check the urine for ketones. If there are moderate to large ketones or your child is ill, you should contact your diabetes team. Otherwise, follow-up the blood sugar with another check (allowing even rapid insulin about two to three hours to take its full effect). If you see patterns with persistent highs at certain times of day, or after certain foods, or activities, this can be an indication that your overall insulin regimen should be modified. LAD DTQ-20070913193459 Original posting 13 Oct 2007 Posted to Insulin and Hyperglycemia and DKA

Advertisement

Not Helpful  1 2 3 4 5  Very Helpful                  E-mail Page     Print Format
			Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Guide to CWD Help with Error Messages Index Privacy Policy Search Site Map --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Get CWD Products Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Last Updated: Sat Oct 13 15:14:30 2007
This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.

This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
© Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2008. Comments and Feedback.