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PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
edited July 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
......yeah, I almost died today. I'm not sure how I'm even alive actually.
I'm diabetic and my blood sugar dropped dangerously low during the night.
I went into convulsions in the early morning and my youngest son was the only one home with me. He said he tried to give me a popsicle but I threw it across the room. He's 8, I guess at that point he decided he had enough and went out to play. I remember waking up and not knowing where my son was and I remember thinking "it's too late and I didn't get to tell him I love him". I don't remember too much after that but I do recall calling my Dad to come and help me. My dad and my stepmom were at my house within minutes and to my horror now, I remember I was NAKED!! My stepmom shoved a pepsi down my throat as I fought her and then managed to get me to eat a popsicle. Once I had that sugar in me my stepmom checked my glucose and it was only 42. That right there is what scares me. I can't imagine what my glucose must have been without that pepsi and popsicle.
I seriously was on deaths door. Wow, sorry to be a bummer but writing this is making me feel ok about what happened. It's been about 10 years since I've had such a dangerously low blood sugar. I can feel how sore my muscles are from the convulsions and I'm a little afraid to go to sleep tonight. I think I may over do it on a bedtime snack.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    wow! i'm glad you're still with us :)

    that's a frightening story...please don't let it happen again :o





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  • stylo17stylo17 Posts: 1,001
    wow that's terrible. glad you're still okay though. is there anything you can do to make sure it doesnt happen again??
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  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    stylo17 wrote:
    wow that's terrible. glad you're still okay though. is there anything you can do to make sure it doesnt happen again??
    one thing I suggest is to cherish every moment you're alive cause you never know when something will happen.

    I have lots of friends who lost parents at early ages in their lives, and it played significant roles on their lives, especially because it was so sudden that sometimes things that should have been said were left unsaid, etc...
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    stylo17 wrote:
    wow that's terrible. glad you're still okay though. is there anything you can do to make sure it doesnt happen again??

    Weirdly enough, this happened two nights in a row.
    It happened Friday Night/Saturday Morning. I knew something was wrong on Saturday Morning and I was able to start taking in sugar on my own. After about an hour I drove my son and I to my parents house but I don't even remember that drive. When I got there my dad said I was as white as a ghost. They gave me about a gallon of Orange Juice and I was fine for the rest of the day.
    But yeah, to answer your question........I'm on an insulin pump so I get a 24 hour drip of insulin. I made some adjustments to my pump settings today for the evening hours (while I sleep) and I just had a peice of pie not to mention the huge dinner I had. I know I skipped dinner on Friday and Saturday night which I'm sure was part of the problem :(
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Very scary. I'm in agreement with taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen again! Hopefully there is something you can do. So glad you're ok. :)
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  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    PJPixie wrote:
    ......yeah, I almost died today. I'm not sure how I'm even alive actually.
    I'm diabetic and my blood sugar dropped dangerously low during the night.
    I went into convulsions in the early morning and my youngest son was the only one home with me. He said he tried to give me a popsicle but I threw it across the room. He's 8, I guess at that point he decided he had enough and went out to play. I remember waking up and not knowing where my son was and I remember thinking "it's too late and I didn't get to tell him I love him". I don't remember too much after that but I do recall calling my Dad to come and help me. My dad and my stepmom were at my house within minutes and to my horror now, I remember I was NAKED!! My stepmom shoved a pepsi down my throat as I fought her and then managed to get me to eat a popsicle. Once I had that sugar in me my stepmom checked my glucose and it was only 42. That right there is what scares me. I can't imagine what my glucose must have been without that pepsi and popsicle.
    I seriously was on deaths door. Wow, sorry to be a bummer but writing this is making me feel ok about what happened. It's been about 10 years since I've had such a dangerously low blood sugar. I can feel how sore my muscles are from the convulsions and I'm a little afraid to go to sleep tonight. I think I may over do it on a bedtime snack.

    Oh, how scary! Glad everything is ok now and I hope everything is ok fro now on.

    Is there any particular reason why you try to stop people giving you sugar when you are like this? Do you even remember trying to fight them off?

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  • pearljamjenpearljamjen Posts: 13,578
    PJPixie wrote:
    Weirdly enough, this happened two nights in a row.
    It happened Friday Night/Saturday Morning. I knew something was wrong on Saturday Morning and I was able to start taking in sugar on my own. After about an hour I drove my son and I to my parents house but I don't even remember that drive. When I got there my dad said I was as white as a ghost. They gave me about a gallon of Orange Juice and I was fine for the rest of the day.
    But yeah, to answer your question........I'm on an insulin pump so I get a 24 hour drip of insulin. I made some adjustments to my pump settings today for the evening hours (while I sleep) and I just had a peice of pie not to mention the huge dinner I had. I know I skipped dinner on Friday and Saturday night which I'm sure was part of the problem :(

    Wow! That is very scary and I'm glad you are okay! Must've been quite a scare for your family as well! I hope everyone is okay and am glad you are taking steps so it doesn't happen again.

    Glad you are okay. :)
  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    PJPixie wrote:
    ......yeah, I almost died today. I'm not sure how I'm even alive actually.
    I'm diabetic and my blood sugar dropped dangerously low during the night.
    I went into convulsions in the early morning and my youngest son was the only one home with me. He said he tried to give me a popsicle but I threw it across the room. He's 8, I guess at that point he decided he had enough and went out to play. I remember waking up and not knowing where my son was and I remember thinking "it's too late and I didn't get to tell him I love him". I don't remember too much after that but I do recall calling my Dad to come and help me. My dad and my stepmom were at my house within minutes and to my horror now, I remember I was NAKED!! My stepmom shoved a pepsi down my throat as I fought her and then managed to get me to eat a popsicle. Once I had that sugar in me my stepmom checked my glucose and it was only 42. That right there is what scares me. I can't imagine what my glucose must have been without that pepsi and popsicle.
    I seriously was on deaths door. Wow, sorry to be a bummer but writing this is making me feel ok about what happened. It's been about 10 years since I've had such a dangerously low blood sugar. I can feel how sore my muscles are from the convulsions and I'm a little afraid to go to sleep tonight. I think I may over do it on a bedtime snack.
    So good to hear that you are ok. That would've been so scary for you. Can i please just offer a tiny little bit of advice. I'm sure you already know, because you have been a diabetic for a while by the sounds of it, but you just can't become complacent with it. It's such a serious condition and if not managed right the consequences can be terrible. Havinf said that, i understand sometimes you don't feel like your bedtime snacks but you have to have them.

    Don't forget your bedtime snacks and please check you bsl before you go to bed. That's going to give you more peace of mind. Even though you have been a diabetic for a long time, you cannot always trust that how you 'think' you feel is how you 'actually' are doing inside. You have got to check you bsl. Please also tell your family, if you get to that stage again, not to try and administer anything to you orally or you may choke. It's best that they just call the paramedics because we will get to you quickly.

    Have a talk with your son, he's old enough for you to explain to him that if mom get's like that then he needs to call someone for help. I wish i could help more, please take care of yourself.
  • stylo17stylo17 Posts: 1,001
    PJPixie wrote:
    Weirdly enough, this happened two nights in a row.
    It happened Friday Night/Saturday Morning. I knew something was wrong on Saturday Morning and I was able to start taking in sugar on my own. After about an hour I drove my son and I to my parents house but I don't even remember that drive. When I got there my dad said I was as white as a ghost. They gave me about a gallon of Orange Juice and I was fine for the rest of the day.
    But yeah, to answer your question........I'm on an insulin pump so I get a 24 hour drip of insulin. I made some adjustments to my pump settings today for the evening hours (while I sleep) and I just had a peice of pie not to mention the huge dinner I had. I know I skipped dinner on Friday and Saturday night which I'm sure was part of the problem :(

    well I hope whatever you change is effective and can prevent this from happening again.

    and +1 on PJGurl's comment. you really could choke if you're having convulsions.

    keep us updated please.
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  • urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    I'm just glad your ok Pixie. Look after yourself. I'm sure you don't need to be reminded how to manage your condition, but maybe talk to the kids about how to call the emergency services if something happens again.

    I hope you feel better.
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  • Gossard_Is_GodGossard_Is_God Posts: 1,031
    Im diabetic also and had this happen to me in a hot country, I woke up, i couldnt speak, i was involantary crying. My whole left side of my body was paralysed, i tried to get up and collaped on the floor, I was in the middle of a city where the hospital was an hour away, my only option was to choke down some coke, i tested my sugars and they were 0.9. It is a very scary experience, its happened to me twice now. Now im always carful about my sugar level before i go to bed. Glad youre ok
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  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    Pj_Gurl wrote:
    So good to hear that you are ok. That would've been so scary for you. Can i please just offer a tiny little bit of advice. I'm sure you already know, because you have been a diabetic for a while by the sounds of it, but you just can't become complacent with it. It's such a serious condition and if not managed right the consequences can be terrible. Havinf said that, i understand sometimes you don't feel like your bedtime snacks but you have to have them.

    Don't forget your bedtime snacks and please check you bsl before you go to bed. That's going to give you more peace of mind. Even though you have been a diabetic for a long time, you cannot always trust that how you 'think' you feel is how you 'actually' are doing inside. You have got to check you bsl. Please also tell your family, if you get to that stage again, not to try and administer anything to you orally or you may choke. It's best that they just call the paramedics because we will get to you quickly.

    Have a talk with your son, he's old enough for you to explain to him that if mom get's like that then he needs to call someone for help. I wish i could help more, please take care of yourself.

    Thanks so much for all of your replies. Yeah, we had a talk with my youngest son and now he understands that if this happens again he is to call 911 and stay with me. My older son had gone away for the weekend. He know's how to handle all of this. I should have called the paramedics myself, I was able to call my dad..........
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • surfanddestroysurfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    That must have been really scary.

    Glad you are ok :)
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  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    PJPixie wrote:
    Thanks so much for all of your replies. Yeah, we had a talk with my youngest son and now he understands that if this happens again he is to call 911 and stay with me. My older son had gone away for the weekend. He know's how to handle all of this. I should have called the paramedics myself, I was able to call my dad..........
    It's so good that you were able to call someone and get the help that you needed. There's such a fine line sometimes between low blood sugar where you can act on it yourself, and 'low to the point of you can't function'. It's good that you have people around you that can recognize the symptons and know how to take care of you. Look after yourself and take care. Big hugs to you PJPixie, everything will be ok.
  • comebackwomancomebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    That is so frightening. I'm so glad you were able to call for help in time. Really really scary :( I'm glad you're ok now.
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  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,997
    I hope that was the last bad weekend you have to endure.

    Scary stuff. I know I would be rattled all to pieces and just loving on my kids and wife today.

    I wish I could be like Bob Newheart in that SNL skit and just tell you to "Stop it!" and all would be gold.
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  • An AnimalAn Animal Posts: 129
    Wow, glad you're ok. I have a very good friend who suffers from that kind of stuff and it is pretty damn scary.
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  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    I'm at work this morning and I swear, my desk has never looked so good!
    I'm doing good so far this morning. My blood sugar was way ABOVE a healthy level this AM but I'm kinda glad about that. I was so nervous about going to sleep last night that I hardly slept at all. :(
    I'll be taking a nap at some point today :)
    Thank you guys so much for all your caring words. This forum is so amazing and filled with so many awesome people!
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    Pj_Gurl wrote:
    It's so good that you were able to call someone and get the help that you needed. There's such a fine line sometimes between low blood sugar where you can act on it yourself, and 'low to the point of you can't function'. It's good that you have people around you that can recognize the symptons and know how to take care of you. Look after yourself and take care. Big hugs to you PJPixie, everything will be ok.

    You're so right. There is a super fine line in there. Most low blood sugars I'm on top of but the ones that happen when you're asleep.........those are doozies! Thank you for the hugs!
    The best use of Life is Love.
    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    jaamfaan wrote:
    I hope that was the last bad weekend you have to endure.

    Scary stuff. I know I would be rattled all to pieces and just loving on my kids and wife today.

    I wish I could be like Bob Newheart in that SNL skit and just tell you to "Stop it!" and all would be gold.

    I wish that SNL skit would work too! :D
    Yeah, I loved up on my youngest son until he had enough of me. Little Brat.
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    :eek:
    cutback wrote:
    wow! i'm glad you're still with us :)

    that's a frightening story...please don't let it happen again :o





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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,561
    Insane.

    This must be the only time was bad food is actually good for you.
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    Jesus Christ man!!! That story right there scared the crap out of me, so I can't imagine how the little guy handled it! Glad you're ok and on the mend!!!!!!
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  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Oh, how scary! Glad everything is ok now and I hope everything is ok fro now on.

    Is there any particular reason why you try to stop people giving you sugar when you are like this? Do you even remember trying to fight them off?

    How is your son?

    I'm not sure why I get combative. I've heard most diabetics do, when blood sugars are at thatlevel of LOW. No, I don't remember trying to fight my parents :(
    The best use of Life is Love.
    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    I BrisK I wrote:
    Insane.

    This must be the only time was bad food is actually good for you.

    LOL.........so very true! SENROCK said she's gonna learn how to make FRIED PICKLES just for me :D
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    Oh Pixie, thats really scary. I'm glad you're okay. You're lucky you have family close by that could come help you. That scares me sometimes in my life because I have no family close to me at all, and I wonder what would happen in a serious situation.
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,561
    PJPixie wrote:
    LOL.........so very true! SENROCK said she's gonna learn how to make FRIED PICKLES just for me :D

    would it not have been more effective do you have just given you pure sugar? Hell it might not taste great but it'll be good.
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    I BrisK I wrote:
    would it not have been more effective do you have just given you pure sugar? Hell it might not taste great but it'll be good.

    Yeah, I actually have an emergency injection kit (GLUCAGON) for situations like but my parents didn't know where it was. I need to keep it out in the open. My ex husband only had to administer it once........it worked.
    The best use of Life is Love.
    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Oh Pixie, thats really scary. I'm glad you're okay. You're lucky you have family close by that could come help you. That scares me sometimes in my life because I have no family close to me at all, and I wonder what would happen in a serious situation.

    I am very lucky my parents are close to me. In fact, I think I have my Dad so worried he may be moving into my place :).......lol
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • eMMIeMMI Posts: 6,262
    that almost happened to my friend a few weeks ago. she wasn't asleep though but around lots of people.

    we were in a bar, watching a band one night.. after the gig my friend said she needed something to drink ASAP. we went down to the bar, I had to go to the toilet but left the friend with another one.

    she got to the bar and at this point was feeling VERY sick. her hands were shaking, she could barely speak and she was trying to tell the barmaid she needed a Coke or something immediately, that she has diabetes and that her sugar was way low. she had this bracelet on (I don't know how common these are in other countries) that tells other people she's diabetic, if anything like this should happen so they know what's wrong, and she was showing it to the girl.

    but she didn't do anything!! she must've thought my friend was drunk or then she was just plain stupid. :mad:

    after a minute or two this other bartender walks up and takes a look at my friend, who's about to pass out, sees her bracelet and starts pouring Coke for her.
    had the other girl not come by, I don't know what could have happened.

    it was super scary, my friend thought she was gonna die. :( it'd never happened to her before..

    frankly, she knew she was "risking it" a bit when she didn't immediately go get something sugary when she felt like her sugar was low. but she figured she'd be fine cause we were sitting down.

    now she has these glucose packets (rocket glucose or something) that she always has with her.

    damn lucky she had her bracelet on that night!
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