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Is Difficulty To Respond In A Diabetic Patient A Concern?
We had a very difficult time waking my mother from nap this afternoon. It took over 5 minutes calling her name, rubbing her arm....with no response. Breathing was deep. When she finally woke, she says she heard us...was trying to respond but couldn t. Mom is 84, lives alone in assisted living, and is diabetic. Is this normal?
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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Symptoms suggest shes might be hypoglycemic with reduced blood sugars below normal
In such situations check the blood sugar levels of it is low give something like a candy to her. If blood sugar is normal or increased take her to tje doctor to have her examined
Thanks for posting on hcm.
Symptoms suggest shes might be hypoglycemic with reduced blood sugars below normal
In such situations check the blood sugar levels of it is low give something like a candy to her. If blood sugar is normal or increased take her to tje doctor to have her examined
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