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My Son Of 19 Has Just Been Diagnosed With Diabetes
Question: my son of 19 has just been diagnosed with diabetes 1 - he was in hospital last night his blood sugar was over 30 . he saw a doctor amd nurse today and he was told he had to inject fast acting insolin morning and night and slow acting insolin before each meal but only of he eats carbs? tonight he fame home and his blood sugars which he has to take four times a day has ranged between 18 and 28 but they told him thats ok now he is on the medication ans it could vary but will settle down ? also they told him he can eat what he likes within reason ? and he diesnt need to do any exercixe if he doesnt want too ? is this infomation correct ? thank you so much im a bit concerned
Brief Answer:
The information could be more accurate!!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
So sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis. Blood glucose of 28 is unacceptably high and can lead to complications (Hope you mean 28mmol/liter).
1. The goal of blood glucose ideally is 5.5mmol. That would be good enough. Above 7.1 is worrisome, especially in a fasting state. I know this should be a gentle process bringing it to the normal range but 28 should never be viewed as normal.
2. Your son can eat whatever he likes but in moderation. However, carbs and most especially simple carbs are highly discouraged.
3. Exercise is very much encouraged. It helps achieve better blood glucose control with smaller insulin doses. While I will not crucify my patient for not exercising often, this is very much encouraged.
4. Insulin demands vary with diets. If he eats less or minimal carbs, the insulin doses should be adjusted accordingly. rarely would not administering and be the standard.
In all, exercise, diet and lifestyle changes, weight control and correct use of insulin are very important for the appropriate management of diabetes.
I hope this addresses your questions.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
The information could be more accurate!!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
So sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis. Blood glucose of 28 is unacceptably high and can lead to complications (Hope you mean 28mmol/liter).
1. The goal of blood glucose ideally is 5.5mmol. That would be good enough. Above 7.1 is worrisome, especially in a fasting state. I know this should be a gentle process bringing it to the normal range but 28 should never be viewed as normal.
2. Your son can eat whatever he likes but in moderation. However, carbs and most especially simple carbs are highly discouraged.
3. Exercise is very much encouraged. It helps achieve better blood glucose control with smaller insulin doses. While I will not crucify my patient for not exercising often, this is very much encouraged.
4. Insulin demands vary with diets. If he eats less or minimal carbs, the insulin doses should be adjusted accordingly. rarely would not administering and be the standard.
In all, exercise, diet and lifestyle changes, weight control and correct use of insulin are very important for the appropriate management of diabetes.
I hope this addresses your questions.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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