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What do you do if the insulin dependent diabetic person complain of pain and become pale and sweaty?
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∙ 9y ago
You'll need to differentiate pale/sweaty as related to pain or to the Diabetes. Make sure they are in a safe place where they won't fall or collapse and hurt themselves. Take a quick blood sugar reading (finger stick). As you work, ask if they recognize the symptoms--most patients know their bodies and give hints as to what has worked best. They probably need a snack to boost blood sugar OR glucose tablets, but you still need to identify the cause of the "pain". So if glucose reading is WNR, then you can offer a snack if they want it, and start inquiring about the pain. Make sure you've got a plan to treat the pain, because pain can cause sudden passing out, drop/or increase in BP, sweating/diaphoresis, etc. DO check BS after treating the pain OR if symptoms continue. Remember, too, the timing of the insulin can be a huge indicator of what is going on. For example, if you/pt just administered a short acting insulin, chances are very high that there's been a sudden drop in BS. Also remember to assess heartrate/BP and rule out "chest pain" as this person's pain --diabetes can affect the heart.
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What is the difference between a Type-1 diabetic and an insulin-dependent diabetic?
Type-1 diabetics are generally insulin-dependent, but not all insulin-dependent diabetics are type-1. Type-1 refers to how the patient contracted diabetes -- by having their pancreatic beta cells stop producing insulin, usually due to an autoimmune disorder. Type-2 diabetics became diabetic through a combination of genetic and lifestyle problems that reduced insulin production and/or increased insulin resistance. Type-2 diabetics usually begin treatment with diet changes and oral medications that increase insulin production or reduce resistance, rather than taking injections of actual insulin. But a Type-2 diabetic may become insulin-dependent over time, if treatment isn't effective. The high blood sugar can attack the pancreas (through oxidative stress and amyloidosis), reducing insulin production until even oral medications are no longer adequate.
If you inject a diabetic shot by mistake would you be diabetic?
You do not become diabetic by injecting yourself with insulin; your body naturally produces insulin. You become diabetic when your pancreas stops working well (or stops working at all.) However, you could lapse into a coma and die if there is too much insulin in your body. Do NOT inject insulin into yourself or anyone else unless told by a doctor to do so.
Will any insurance cover a Type 2 diabetic who takes insulin?
Yes, try a employer group plan or Mr. Mip. Some carriers will offer individual coverage to an insulin dependent Type 2 diabetic. The rules are fairly stringent and it will generally be at a higher rate but it is not always an automatic decline. Talk to a local agent who specializes in health care. Type 2 diabetics are not insulin dependant. If you happen to be over 65 years of age and on Medicare, you are covered. Type 2 diabetes initially is not insulin dependent but the medications used soon become ineffective and the patient must resort to using insulin. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 years and take 3 different types of insulin which controls my blood glucose very well.
How can an insulin dependent person lose weight?
you have to become balemic or anerexic obviously lol fatty
What is the difference between insulin dependent and insulin independent diabetes?
type 1 diabetes is insulin dependent and type 2 diabetes is insulin independant. basically meanind type 1 is more serious it can cause death if not treated properly. Type 2 is not insulin dependent unless the person does not exercise enough and eat right, then some Type 2 Diabetic can become insulin dependent.
Can survive even human without a pancreas?
Yes, but patients will become diabetic and have to take insulin and pancreatic enzyme supplements for the rest of their lives.
Type 2 diabetes is known as non insulin dependent diabetes?
True, at first, though type II diabetics can deteriorate if not adequately treated. If they deteriorate far enough, they may become insulin-dependent. Even so, they don't become "Type-1" diabetics.
How does insulin effect blood sugar and how does this relate to type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Insulin is the chemical released from the pancreas (in non-Diabetics) to lower blood sugar whenever we eat. Type 1 Diabetics are insulin dependent (need to inject themselves with insulin to stay at a healthy blood sugar level) and Type 2 Diabetics who don't necessarily look after themselves well may need to become insulin dependent.
Can diabetic shock be life threatening?
Yes if not treated right away, it can become deadly. Its an insulin imbalance for diabetics so if untreated it can cause you to faint and also cause a coma which can than lead to death.
What causes gestational diabetes?
Hormons in pregnancy interfere with the effectiveness of insulin, which regulates sugar levels in the body. A pregnant woman's body can become "insulin resistant" or diabetic, also known as gestational diabetes. Some women have mild cases that can be treated with diet and exercies, others may have to take synthetic insulin to control their glucose levels during pregnancy.
Why would a person go into a diabetic coma?
A person may go into a diabetic coma if their blood sugar levels become dangerously high (hyperglycemia) or low (hypoglycemia). This can happen due to factors such as not taking insulin or medication as prescribed, consuming excessive amounts of sugar, or experiencing illness or stress that affects blood sugar levels. A diabetic coma is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
What will happen if a diabetic injects and overdose of insulin?
Insulin reduces blood sugar. Taking too much insulin will drastically lower the body's blood sugar. Your body needs this glucose for fuel, and without it, it cannot function. A person with low blood sugar will start to have symptoms such as shaking, confusion, sweating, hunger, lightheadedness, and eventually will lose consciousness if their blood sugar does not rise. If their blood sugar drops too low, and is not treated, the person will die.
