Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thanks for all of the great suggestions! Fortunately the transplant center sent us home with medication & vitals schedules. Honestly, other than the insulin, I feel pretty confident. The whole idea of checking his blood sugar 4 times a day and giving him insulin when needed scares me to death! Hopefully he won't be on the insulin very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Bobbi The most important thing to remember about insulin is that a low glucose number is more dangerous than a high number. 107 is the goal but getting below 90 is not so good and below 70 is bad. You can always give a bit more insulin in a few hours if necessary but treating a low glucose is hard because one often over corrects and the glucose number goes too high and you are back on the roller coaster. The glucometer is your friend and package labels listing carbohydrate totals your best tool. If you haven't talked to a diabetes counselor, call your PCP's office to schedule. Take Care MiiKit About the meds Thanks for all of the great suggestions! Fortunately the transplant center sent us home with medication & vitals schedules. Honestly, other than the insulin, I feel pretty confident. The whole idea of checking his blood sugar 4 times a day and giving him insulin when needed scares me to death! Hopefully he won't be on the insulin very long. Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Bobbi The most important thing to remember about insulin is that a low glucose number is more dangerous than a high number. 107 is the goal but getting below 90 is not so good and below 70 is bad. You can always give a bit more insulin in a few hours if necessary but treating a low glucose is hard because one often over corrects and the glucose number goes too high and you are back on the roller coaster. The glucometer is your friend and package labels listing carbohydrate totals your best tool. If you haven't talked to a diabetes counselor, call your PCP's office to schedule. Take Care MiiKit About the meds Thanks for all of the great suggestions! Fortunately the transplant center sent us home with medication & vitals schedules. Honestly, other than the insulin, I feel pretty confident. The whole idea of checking his blood sugar 4 times a day and giving him insulin when needed scares me to death! Hopefully he won't be on the insulin very long. Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Bobbi The most important thing to remember about insulin is that a low glucose number is more dangerous than a high number. 107 is the goal but getting below 90 is not so good and below 70 is bad. You can always give a bit more insulin in a few hours if necessary but treating a low glucose is hard because one often over corrects and the glucose number goes too high and you are back on the roller coaster. The glucometer is your friend and package labels listing carbohydrate totals your best tool. If you haven't talked to a diabetes counselor, call your PCP's office to schedule. Take Care MiiKit About the meds Thanks for all of the great suggestions! Fortunately the transplant center sent us home with medication & vitals schedules. Honestly, other than the insulin, I feel pretty confident. The whole idea of checking his blood sugar 4 times a day and giving him insulin when needed scares me to death! Hopefully he won't be on the insulin very long. Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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