diagnosis management of acute hypoglycaemic episode in children?
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try http://www.webmd.com
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I will explain this as best I can.  I am a first year medical student so I can't assume to be an expert but I will tell you  what I have researched.  Please read this all because it could be important.\n\nA large amount of sugar in your diet (sugar, cake, etc.) will be absorb into your bloodstream and cause your pancreas to dump a lot of insulin.  In your case, your body may be releasing too much insulin.  Insulin helps get the sugar out of your blood and into the cells of your body.  In this case, a large amount of insulin could actually cause so much of that sugar to enter your cells that there isn't enough left in the blood.  The brain is very sensitive to sugar levels in the blood.  If the brain notices low sugar it sends out hormones that cause your body to release more sugar into your bloodstream.  One of the hormones it releases is called cortisol.  Cortisol causes a different organ in your body (adrenal glands) to release something called epinephrine, or what you know is called adrenaline.  Adrenaline causes your liver to produce and release sugar into your bloodstream.  Adrenaline also causes the heart to beat much faster.\n\nNow I have to ask you some questions.  Do you ever feel: nervousness, perspiration, shakiness, dizziness, light-headedness, sleepiness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and feeling anxious or weak?  Do you feel any of these at the same time that your heart rate increases?\n\nThese are signs of hypoglycemia (just means low blood sugar).  Low blood sugar can be very serious if allowed to get too low.  A person can actually go into a coma.  This is seen in people who have diabetes and take too much of their insulin and do not eat enough sugar.  They can act confused and even appear a little intoxicated.\nIf you seem to experience these symptoms I suggest you go to this website: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/hypoglycemia/index.htm and also call your doctor for an appointment.  Don't freak out, it is quite manageable and not at all uncommon.\n\nIt could be that your body is producing too much insulin or that your body just seems very sensitive to insulin or sensitive to adrenaline.\n\nIf you have hypoglycemia it is the "reactive" form and not the "fasting" form (which can be very bad).\n\nIf you releasing too much insulin, you could have hyperinsulinemia.  In your case "reactive hyperinsulinemia".  This is sometimes seen in people who have insulin resistance or also diabetes mellitus.  I suggest that you look into the symptoms of diabetes.  The typical symptoms are increased thirst and frequent urination.  If you have these symptoms as well you should definitely go see a doctor.  Again, nothing to freak out about but very important to get treated.  Here is a site on diabetes.\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-2-diabetes/DS00585/DSECTION=2\n\nAgain, this could mean nothing, but I do believe that you should schedule an appointment with a doctor.  It is common for a medical school student to make a mountain out of a molehill.  Only a doctor can tell you for sure.
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Help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes.
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Hi!  My son was diagnosed almost a year ago with type 1 so I understand how you are feeling.  There is no cure for diabetes.  Yes, God can heal him but all you can do is pray for that and deal with the diabetes until then because it may never happen.  God would not have given you this precious little boy to take care of had you not been able to take care of him the way he deserves to be taken care of.  My heart goes out to you and I pray that God gives you the peace that he has given me to deal with this.  I believe that both of our sons will be better people because of this.  More compassionate and sensitive to others with disabilities.  If there is anything I can help you with or any questions I can answer or if you just need someone who has been there to vent to please email me at randareed1126@yahoo.com.  There is also a message board for parents of children with type 1 on the American Diabetes Association website that has an amazing support system.  Any questions you have someone will have the answer.  There are so many caring parents on their that have felt all the things we have felt and been through it all!  Here is the link to The Place for Parents messageboard http://community.diabetes.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messages&webtag=adaparents  \n\nGod bless you and your son.  You will be in my prayers.
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/77/95370.htm\nAbout Childhood Seizures\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/60/67118.htm\nODD Resource\n\nAs a child I suffered from seizures until about the age of 8. the medication I was on to help prevent the seizures from happening was trial and error until they found something that worked. Often the medication would make me tired and I would take 2 hour naps in the middle of the day and continue to go to bed at my normal 7:30 bedtime. \n\nIt sounds like the doctor's can't tell you much right now because they haven't received the blood test results yet. Have you already considered talking to your doctor about reducing dosage of medication for the ODD and considering psychotheraphy as part of your child's treatment? Psychotherapy will help guide your child to understanding her condition and teaching her to learn from it and correct her behavior. If the medication is in fact affecting your child's quality of life to the same severity that ODD might have, you might want to consider options. Seizures aren't as bad as they seem although they can be scary for the person experiencing the seizure and those around them. Check out the link above.\n\nI hope you are seeing a nuerologist, as these are both brain-related conditions.
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My daughter is diabetic. She was diagnosed when she was 18 months old. She is 11 now and she hates it. She sneaks snacks and I now lock them up. Being the parent of a diabetic is one of the hardest jobs any one can have. It is very challenging, and stressful. Good luck to you and your HA1C. God Bless You Sweety.
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this is high enough to go and see a doctor and get his blood sugar tested also.....\ndon't undermine this,go to a doctor,pleaaaase
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As a nurse myself, I want to know how old are these children?  \nYou can ask about the different systems, like: What does the heart pump out through the body, or how to feel your own pulse.\n Many times children are diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus this is a great way to teach other children about  insulin and sugar and the affects on the body.\nThe possibilites are endless, but you need to know the age groups of who you want to teach and ask questions. Start with that first.
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Not sure how you mean, but my 2 year old wakes up in the morning trembling. I wonder if  it has anything to do with her blood sugar and if he is doing the same.
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At this point stem cell research is still very much in the testing stage when it comes to curing diabetics. I would strongly advise you away from this option for right now. There are some child friendly ways to administer insulin, and any pediatric endocrinologist would be more then happy to help you find ways to make sure your son can get used to being diabetic. \n\nBut like I said before - the cure for diabetes is not here yet. If the people behind these sites are claiming a cure, they're lying. What they're more then likely looking for are test subjects. Which is dangerous and best left to diabetic patients who can make that choice for themselves - not a 6 year old boy.
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Check out these, I hope they help.\n\nhttp://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_06_800.htm\n\nhttp://www.discountcornerstore.com/insulin.html
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Need to take several blood tests for blood sugar. Start with a fasting one (12 hr fasting). Best to consult a doctor if in doubt
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Insulin shock is a severe condition in which glucose (blood sugar) levels drop quickly, leading to dizziness, vision problems, shaking, seizures, fainting and unconsciousness.\n-----------------\nMethods of prevention vary depending on the cause of the hypoglycemia.\nDrug-induced Hypoglycemia\n\nThe first step in preventing drug-induced hypoglycemia is to maintain a proper diet. Diabetics may also find it necessary to monitor their blood-sugar levels on a regular basis. Low blood-sugar levels indicate that a person should immediately eat candy or some other sweet snack. Insulin pumps are also effective in maintaining the proper level of blood sugar. These pumps can be implanted under the skin and programmed to continuously release the correct amount of insulin.\nIdiopathic Hypoglycemia\n\nIdiopathic hypoglycemia can usually be controlled by learning and following certain dietary rules. These rules include the following:\n\n    * Avoid overeating.\n    * Never skip breakfast.\n    * Include protein in all meals and snacks.\n    * Limit intake of fats, refined sugar, and processed foods.\n    * Become familiar with the sugar content in different kinds of vegetables and grain products.\n    * Keep a food diary that can be used to predict which foods produce the symptoms of hypoglycemia.\n    * Eat a regular but limited amount of fresh fruits.\n    * Follow a diet that is high in fiber.
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On a world-wide, standard-case scale, a human's blood stream should consist of roughly 10% glucose (or a bgl of 100). But this is if everyone were the same - it's a much better idea to talk to an endochronologist with a familiarty with your children's medical history. Best of luck! (I too am a diabetic.)
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Glucose is a hyperglycemic it increases the BGL. It is used for diabetic hypo. In normal people this increase in glucose level stimulates insulin so the level falls. Its a balance between insulin, lowering blood glucose and other hormones like glucagon, adrenalin,steroids which increase the glucose level. Insulin is absent or low or ineffective in Diabetics so there is hyperglycemia. in diabetes--hypo occurs when you take the pill or shot and dont have food. the blood sugar falls dangerously low and the patient faints. The brain needs glucose 24*7. if there isnt glucose for 8 min or so there will be brain damage. In that case u give glucose IV and/or glucagon.
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It is difficult to tell with out a proper sugar level test that is performed by a doctor.\n\nHere are some signs to look for:\nFeeling hot and perspiring even when it is cool and you do not have a fever.\nHeadaches that go away when you eat something\nShaking hands (like a light palsy)\nUnable to concentrate\n\nTry eating something with a small to moderate amount of sugar in it that is balanced with a high quantity of Protein.  This will usually balance your system and prevent yo-yo cures of Hypoglycemia.  If you take in only sugar, you will feel better for a short time and then usually relaspe very quickly.\n\nIf you have it, it is a great idea to cut out sodas.  After cutting out sodas from my diet, I became nearly attack free only having slight attacks maybe a couple of times a year.  I have since added sodas back into my diet, but on a very limited amount.\n\nThe symptoms you experience will be caused by too much insulin in your system and no sugar to process for energy.  The insulin can actually start attacking tissue in attempts to release energy so it is important that you get this under control if you are found to have it.
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Follow the advice I took and things should return to normal shortly after getting your blood sugar stabilized. I actually had a couple of episodes where things went dark and blurry before getting diagnosed. Just get yourself on a serious health kick and you'll be fine in no time. You should find all you need to get started on my little diabetes info webpage...\nhttp://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html