Near Death...

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  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,975
    :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: 11,581
    Insane.

    This must be the only time was bad food is actually good for you.
  • Steve Dunne
    Steve 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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  • PJPixie
    PJPixie 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 :(
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  • PJPixie
    PJPixie 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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  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday 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: 11,581
    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.
  • PJPixie
    PJPixie 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.
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  • PJPixie
    PJPixie 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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  • eMMI
    eMMI 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!
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • PJPixie
    PJPixie Posts: 3,026
    eMMI wrote:
    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!

    I wear one of those. I've had it for years. In fact, it's so old the MEDIC ALERT emblem is almost worn off. I'm glad your friend is OK. I've never heard of ROCKET GLUCOSE, i'm gonna look into it.
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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    PJPixie wrote:
    I wear one of those. I've had it for years. In fact, it's so old the MEDIC ALERT emblem is almost worn off. I'm glad your friend is OK. I've never heard of ROCKET GLUCOSE, i'm gonna look into it.

    yeah, she's not always worn it but I'm sure she will from now on.

    I'm not sure if "rocket glucose" is the correct term for it.. it's just a translation of the name it goes by here.

    basically it's just a packet of pure glucose. apparently it tastes like shite but is pretty good for emergencies.

    she had to give/feed one of those to her sister's boyfriend this weekend. (he doesn't have diabetes but his blood sugar was wayyyyy low) the dumb kid had had nothing to eat all day and had spend all his time drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages. also, he'd taken a prescription allergy medicine from a friend and was feeling sick, unsurprisingly.

    my friend made sure he was ok and the next day gave him a good old rant for acting a bit more wisely in the future.
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • PJPixie
    PJPixie Posts: 3,026
    eMMI wrote:
    yeah, she's not always worn it but I'm sure she will from now on.

    I'm not sure if "rocket glucose" is the correct term for it.. it's just a translation of the name it goes by here.

    basically it's just a packet of pure glucose. apparently it tastes like shite but is pretty good for emergencies.

    she had to give/feed one of those to her sister's boyfriend this weekend. (he doesn't have diabetes but his blood sugar was wayyyyy low) the dumb kid had had nothing to eat all day and had spend all his time drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages. also, he'd taken a prescription allergy medicine from a friend and was feeling sick, unsurprisingly.

    my friend made sure he was ok and the next day gave him a good old rant for acting a bit more wisely in the future.

    Yeah, I used to carry this stuff called GLUCOSE TABS with me. They were just gross. Tasted like eating lemon flavored chalk. I haven't carried them with me in years. Maybe they're better now. I really need to check into some QUICK SUGAR stuff to have with me for emergencies. :eek:
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  • CityMouse
    CityMouse Posts: 1,010
    Pj_Gurl wrote:
    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.

    yeah I definitely agree with this! make sure you have the important numbers by the phone!
  • CityMouse
    CityMouse Posts: 1,010
    PJPixie wrote:
    Yeah, I used to carry this stuff called GLUCOSE TABS with me. They were just gross. Tasted like eating lemon flavored chalk. I haven't carried them with me in years. Maybe they're better now. I really need to check into some QUICK SUGAR stuff to have with me for emergencies. :eek:

    I honestly have no idea if it would work for diabetes, but they make these like gummi squares for long-distance runners and cyclists. they have a TON of sugar and come in little portable packets (so you can carry them in a race) and are digestable so that the carbs go right to your blood stream for quick energy. Might be worth looking into- they have a weird texture but taste ok.
  • Cree Nations
    Cree Nations Posts: 2,247
    Good God!
    Glad you are ok.
    Because I am Native, Diabetes is huge in my family and friends.
    Take care.
    :)
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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    PJPixie wrote:
    Yeah, I used to carry this stuff called GLUCOSE TABS with me. They were just gross. Tasted like eating lemon flavored chalk. I haven't carried them with me in years. Maybe they're better now. I really need to check into some QUICK SUGAR stuff to have with me for emergencies. :eek:

    yeah. having something like that with you is easier than carrying around sugar or honey or something I guess. :)

    EDIT: and of course, I'm so glad you're ok! :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • PJPixie
    PJPixie Posts: 3,026
    CityMouse wrote:
    I honestly have no idea if it would work for diabetes, but they make these like gummi squares for long-distance runners and cyclists. they have a TON of sugar and come in little portable packets (so you can carry them in a race) and are digestable so that the carbs go right to your blood stream for quick energy. Might be worth looking into- they have a weird texture but taste ok.

    Ooooh, thanx for the heads up on that. I gotta find some, it will be worth a try!
    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.........
  • CityMouse
    CityMouse Posts: 1,010
    PJPixie wrote:
    Ooooh, thanx for the heads up on that. I gotta find some, it will be worth a try!

    they'd definitely be more easy to find at sports stores or runner shops. I think they are made by like powerbar or some company like that.
  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,581
    PJPixie wrote:
    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.

    wow

    the person who has got to do must have some balls!

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