Blood sugar- 580!!!
 

I caanot get my BS down it was too high to read earlier- I have taken my inslin shots- I got a reading just a bit ago- it is 580- with 5 shots of inslin???
I am stressed, but have ate really NOTHING today!
I have a headache from H@#%- and 10,000things I need to do!!
And Banjo has whinned all nite- I mean for 4 hours!!!

I think maybe a trip to the hospital..that is very high

Go to the hospital NOW. After 300 you can go into a diabetic coma. Good luck! I'll be praying for you! *hugs*

Yes OMG Call the Paramedics. Please.

I don't really know anything about blood sugar levels, but just want to say I hope you're okay <3

I agree, very high, go to the er.

I hope everything is okay. Please keep us updated!

Mine runs very high! always!But I don't fell this bad usually! Bad headache!!!

You may run high, but 580 is insane especially after 5 insulin shots. I really suggest going to the hospital and fast.

Why are you still here Hun you Need to get to the ER Now. do you have anyone there that can take you?

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A diabetic coma is no joking matter and should be treated as a medical emergency.
A diabetes induced coma can occur when a diabetic is not taking precautionary measures and regulating his or her diet and insulin intake. It can occur if a person's blood sugar is too low. It can also occur if their blood sugar is too high. If you're a diabetic, you know that it's extremely important to maintain a balance between a high and low blood sugar.
If you're a diabetic and your blood sugar is too low, you may experience diabetic ketoacidosis. Sugar acts as fuel for the body and when a diabetic is deprived of that sugar, their body starts breaking down fat to produce energy. This causes ketones, or acids that can cause a coma if they're left untreated.
An extreme drop in blood sugar can cause hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia deprives your brain of glucose, which it needs to function. Typically when this happens, a person passes out. You don't have to be diabetic to experience this. Extreme exercise or drinking too much alcohol can also produce this unwelcome result.
If you're a diabetic and your blood soars, you may also end up in a diabetes induced coma. This is called diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome. This causes your blood to get extremely thick, which makes it hard for sugar to pass from your blood to your urine. To make this transfer, your body starts going through a filtration process that takes fluid away from other body parts. This causes dehydration and fainting.
If any of these three instances are left unchecked, a diabetic may slip into a coma. It's extremely important to catch these things before a person's body gets to this point.
Comas don't just happen without any warning. A diabetic who's headed toward a coma will show signs that they're not feeling well. You should take not of the following signs: dry mouth, nausea, shortness of breath, vomiting, increased thirst, hunger, sweat, nervousness or irritability, lightly.
If these things are occurring, it's important to get to a doctor immediately especially if you haven't been paying attention to blood sugar regulation. A diabetic coma can result in death, so don't ignore the signs.

Not a good idea to wait...
 

My hubby's was over 500....we went to the doc and although he did not go into a diabetic coma, thank goodness....the doc was not happy.....and threatened him with Insulin....unless he went on a diet.......THAT DAY!

Go to the ER

Please get yourself to the ER.

That is very high :( I hope you went in and everything is ok.

Should we be worried not hearing back from you?

I hope everything is ok! Maybe she's at the ER now (hopefully!)

Well, My BS was 98 this AM!!! I took 4 more units of Novolog- and 2 Bayer, went to sleep- got up with the shakes!!
98 is about perfect, but I get real shakey if it is under120!
I am weird!
This is what mine does-it goes real high- them to low for me!
I want an inslin pump, but they say I have to get it under control- I thought the pump was to control it????:confused:
I am getting - well am to the place- I just do not want to eat- becuse I know it just is going way high!

diabetic ketoacidosis

I have had this 2 times- from to high Blood sugar-never heard of it from to LOW!!!

My mom's get's very high also, sometimes not even readable on the meter. Are you on prednison or any new meds? Mom has been on prednison for at least 5 yr's and that is what caused her to end up being a diabetic. She will probably be on prednison for the rest of her life.
I hope you get this figuered out soon and get to feeling better.

I take blood pressure meds- was on a thyroid, but new dr. said thyroid was ok- by blood test- I think the med's made blood test look ok- By Catscans in Iowa- I was told I had Graves Disease- but no med's for that now-And I am losing weight like crazy!! I weight about 115- and I am 5'11":eek: My clothes get to big in a week!!??
I need to find a job and go to work, but really do not feel like it?
And all this is costing a lot of $$$- My insurance is almot $500 a month-meds w/ co-pay are about 200- for needles , test strips, meds, ect. I have a $1000 deductible- and a $30 co-pay at DR. office!! So it cost me close to $1000 a month!!

It is hard being so sweet!!:D :D :D

I am glad you are doing better this AM, but Really Hun you should have gone in I am sure you know this is not something that you should mess with..

I really can not afford to go to the Dr. any more! I have spent so much in the last couple of months! Close to $3000.00 w/ everything!!
And i still have bllod sugars like 580! and i really am not eating what i need to- because i lose weight all the time!

I understand hun And I am so sorry.. But are you willing to risk your life?
I think your Life is worth any amount.. It is sad the cost of Health care :(

I just don't have the money- doing good to get my inslin!

My husband and I both are diabetic. When he was diagnosed his was over 600 and they put him in the hospital immediately. You need to go the ER. That is very dangerous.

I'm sorry to be so blunt, but can you afford to go into a coma! You need to get medical care now. Please call a family member or close friend and get them to help you to medical care. I feel you are not understanding how grave this blood sugar and constant weight loss is. You need a good endocrinologist to help you get control. Worry about the money later! You have insurance use it. I have been a nurse for many years and I'm telling you-don't fool around, get medical help.

I'm glad to see your blood sugar is back down to where it should be!...If your having these problems with your blood sugars you really need to see your endocrinologist and you might need to change your insulin type. You shouldn't be bouncing around like that if your following your diet, those big ups and downs is whats going to bring on complications in the future, which I'm sure your aware of.....

My son switched over to Levemir and he loves it.....he does a shot every 12 hours of Levemir and his blood sugars are supposed to stay level, he gets to pick the times if and when he wants to eat, Levemir allows a person to not be on a rigid eating schedule. When he decides to eat he counts his carbs. and does his Humulog to cover them....It works great for him...You may have to try a couple of types to find a program that works for you, everyone is different....

You should mark the date when you open it, after 28 days it should be thrown out, when you inject air into the vial the oxygen speeds up the spoilage of the insulin and it may not be working correctly......I wondered this when you said you did 5 shots, that was dangerous to do, they could have all overlapped and really dropped you....

I hope you can get things under control and start feeling better....Good luck hun.....

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If you aren't working, have you applied for Medicaid (don't have to answer that...just a thought)?

I use the inslin pens!! They are great! Latuus has refills for the pen! My novalog is throw away type! keep extra ones in frig! One's I am using keep out - can keep in purse- no filling syringes! Great love them- and same price for a script!!!!
Oh, believe me- i have been on a lot of differnt med's for being diabetic!!!
I am a type 1! What type is your son??

My novaolog works like that- use before meals!

He's insulin dependent also so is my husband....my son was diagnosed at 4 yrs. old.....He used to have a lot of nighttime lows or early morning lows...I've found him seizing a few times and had to call the rescue squad, it was so scary....Every since he's been on Levemir he hasn't had those problems....He just got his labs back and his H1ac was 5.8!

I know everyone is different, what works for one won't work for another....He tried the pens but he didn't like them, he said he would put the pen in and hold it for a count of ten and remove it and EVERY time he removed the pen it always had insulin dripping on the needle....he would get so frustrated because he didn't know it that was some units that where supposed to have went in him, he also likes the flexibility Levemir allows him on his eating scedule....