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travel with 2 diabetics
LadyJaneinMD:
--- Quote from: NyaChan on May 25, 2012, 11:11:30 AM ---"Hey you guys are grownups so you know how to handle your own bodies. However, I have to make sure you understand - if either one of you, or worse- BOTH - of you gets sick or has a problem, I will have absolutely NO idea how to help you or what to do. Alright?"
--- End quote ---
This is a good attitude. They are adults, and they will pay the price for eating that way during the whole vacation. Trust me, there *will* be a price, too. Whenever I don't watch what I eat, I feel crappy and my enjoyment of life tanks bigtime. Who wants to do that on a vacation?
JoyinVirginia:
I wouldn't worry, esp if they have had diabetes for a long time. If one or both is on insulin, they should have glucometer to check blood sugar if needed. If they are only on oral meds, dont worry unless they get agi bug and can't eat.
Go to www.diabetes.org and go to the Living With Diabetes tab, then Treatment and Care tab, under thatt read about hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia symptoms. have fun on your trip!
bopper:
My husband is diabetic. Diabetics can find food to eat at any restaurant.
With diabetics, low blood sugar is an immediate problem. They need to eat. If they exercise more than usual or skip/delay a meal, they can have low blood sugar.The only thing I would ask is what are their symptoms when their blood sugar is low (my DH gets lethargic, but can also get animated and his emotions (good or bad) get amplified. ) and what to do about it. For example, giving them 8 oz of orange juice may be what they need or they may have glucose pills. They can tell you. Encourage them to have a snack with them.
High blood sugar is a long term problem. It is not good, but there will be no issue on your vacation because of it.
Well, they may get a headache and have to pee alot, but generally no life-threatening consequences.
I was watching a tv show and a diabetic was laying on the ground at his house and our hero came and "saved the day" by injecting him with insulin....In 99% of the cases that would be the completely wrong thing to do because unless your are undiagnosed or completely non-compliant your issue would be that your blood sugar would be too low...having our hero give someone some OJ isn't as flashy I suppose.
If you want to be super safe you could ask them how to take their blood sugar level and what the levels mean.
(e.g., below 60 is too low and they shoudl eat. Above 200 is high and they should take insulin.)
BeagleMommy:
Roe, I'm guessing your friends have pretty good control over their glucose levels. I know my doctor will tell me that on special occasions it is okay for me to cheat on my meal planning but I'm not supposed to just toss everything out the window.
Just a few things to know (I've been type 1 diabetic for 46 years):
A low blood sugar is usually accompanied by shaking, sweatiness and slurred speech (also blurred vision, but you wouldn't be able to tell that). It can be mistaken for drunkenness. If it is not treated quickly the person can lose consciousness and need treatment at a hospital. Usually having the person sit down and eat is the best option. I carry glucose tablets for quick relief but usually any type of carbohydrate will work. Try to avoid candy or regular sodas because they can cause the glucose levels to shoot too high.
A high blood sugar is usually accompanied by extreme fatigue, extreme thirst and extreme irritability. Insulin is the only fix for a high blood sugar and your friends should know their dosages.
Ask them to give you emergency contact information.
You can PM me if you'd like more in depth information.
Fleur-de-Lis:
My experience is that the most likely issue to encounter is that the diabetic needs to eat - which may include needing some fast acting sugar. The only time I have been with a diabetic who needed any measure of intervention on the part of another, he needed a candy bar. Now.
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