Hubby

[Sammi33]

Hi everyone, My name is Sam I'm new to this site and I'm just after a bit of advise really. My hubby was diagnosed with type 2 at 23 and for a while was diet controlled and then eventually was put on metformin and glicaside sorry dont know if that is the right spelling. Anyway he started on insulin about 7 years ago. He is now 45 and docs are saying he is now type 1.
Anyway since being on insulin sometimes he can have what seems to be an epileptic fit (he isnt epileptic) and it always seems to happen after meals like within 5 mins of eating. Sometimes it csn be 3 a month and then he can sometimes go a few months without one. I know this is diabetes related because its not always happened. But I hate it when it does happen. It can take him 30 mins or more to come round and I usually give him a milky drink tho not sure if thats the right thing to do.
Does this happen to anyone else. Its just that he says he doesn't feel his sugars are low before it happens and if he has low sugars in the night he realuses and ears something and is fine.
This only happens after eating meals. Is this normal? Thank you.

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[izzzi]

Hi Sam,
When you say he does't feel his sugars are low, does he take a BG test to confirm this.
Might be a good idea to ask the Doctor if the correct types of medication is being used and is he receiving all the necessary testing equipment etc;

best if luck with this.

 

[mrburden]

Agree with izzzi above. The only way to know what his BG levels are is to test regularly. Guesses and feelings are never the way to go as the feelings can vary over time and guesses are just that.
Also, you say it can't be epilepsy as he isn't epileptic, but epilepsy isn't only something you are born with, it can develop at any time in your life.
The only thing to do is get to see the GP or diabetes specialist to let them find the cause. You can't simply guess what's going on with any health matter, especially diabetes.

 

[lovinglife]

You really need to get this checked out, epilepsy can be triggered by so many things, lights, smells, noises and even food and may not be connected to his diabetes at all. He needs to visit his GP and ask for a referral to a neurologist.

If you google "seizures after eating" you will get lots of info about it and will see that it can be triggered by just about anything, it's finding that trigger that can be the bugbear

 

[Sammi33]

Thank you everyone. He has discussed it with his doctor and he doesn't seem to think its epilepsy..... he said it was diabetes related. He asked for a referral to neurologist and they wont do anything. They said that they will only offer a cat scan in severe cases because its too expensive.......its just strange that it only happens after eating and not all the time. I am quite worried but feel helpless. He tests his bg several times a day so is aware what they are mainly but this still happens. The odd time he may forget but its rare these days. I just dont understand why he can tell his sugsrs are low at night but not when he has these fits possible hypos. The doctor needs to do something really but they wont.

 

[izzzi]

I would think you can request to have a appointment with a professional consultant under NHS guidelines. I fully understand some Doctors being a little concerned with what they may think to be a unnecessary referral.
With what you say, please persist with every effort to ensure your local GP carries out with proper procedures for his patient " your lovely hubby".
This should have nothing to do with Expense.
(Patients must be able to trust doctors with their lives and health. To justify that trust doctors must show respect for human life and make sure their practice meets the standards expected of you).

Sorry for getting on my high horse,some of these doctors forget what they get paid for.

best of luck,