My mom’s Dr told her she was diabetic and should be on insulin. ( this was when she was in the hospital for surgery) They sent her home with an accucheck and she had’t checked it.She hasn’t had any insulin since she left the hospital 2 weeks ago. I checked it yesterday before she ate but after some juice and it was 98, I checked it today after she got up and it was 73. I checked it about an hour after she ate and it was 93 ( I know, a little soon to check it but not much) I know the normal range is btween 80-120. I’m just not that familiar with the insulin dependant one. It just seems fine to me, and she doesn’t have the symptoms.
Any input would be appreciated!
did they check her HbA1C? thats a long term sugar check which is usually cherry on the top for diagnosis. maybe you should talk to the doctor again, there may have been some facts mixed up. her sugars sound normal and believe me if she was not producing insulin she would be getting very ill. I also find it highly unlikely a doctor would let her leave without a prescription for insulin and explaining how to use the needles, how much to take etc…
so i think a phone call to the doc is in order!!!
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October 30th, 2009 at 11:12 am
did they check her HbA1C? thats a long term sugar check which is usually cherry on the top for diagnosis. maybe you should talk to the doctor again, there may have been some facts mixed up. her sugars sound normal and believe me if she was not producing insulin she would be getting very ill. I also find it highly unlikely a doctor would let her leave without a prescription for insulin and explaining how to use the needles, how much to take etc…
so i think a phone call to the doc is in order!!!
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