Ever had to help another diabetic with a low?
Yesterday, my neighbor called for help and asked me to bring my Emergency Glucagon Kit. She already called 911 but, she thought I could get there faster. Her brother was having a bad low bg and they tried to give him some OJ but, he would just spit it out. I asked what his bg was but, no one had checked it. They didn't know how to use the meter. So, I checked it and it was at 43. I believe it had started going back up by the time I checked it. I'm not sure if the kit scared him or if he was able to get a little juice down but, I didn't have to use the kit.
I had to show them how to use the meter. And, I told them that if they didn't know how to turn off his pump, they could just cut the line. Just make sure he knows you cut it when he comes back up so that he can insert a new set.
Anyway, curious to hear if any of you have any similar stories to share?
I had to show them how to use the meter. And, I told them that if they didn't know how to turn off his pump, they could just cut the line. Just make sure he knows you cut it when he comes back up so that he can insert a new set.
Anyway, curious to hear if any of you have any similar stories to share?
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Permalink Reply by Aimee on -
It is great to hear these kinds of stories! There is so much press time spent on negative human interactions that we tend to forget how kind most people really are!
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Permalink Reply by LaGuitariste on -
Yes, it's vitally important to our mental health that we remind ourselves that most people are kind most of the time. Human kindness forms a bulwark against the negativity. A light shining the way for those who have temporarily lost their way.
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Permalink Reply by Jan on
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You are a great neighbor; wished you lived next door! I periodically practice with my expired kits but so far I have never had to use the Glucagon. Thank God. And she has been very low before, in the 20s, symptomatic but still able to drink juice.
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