Anyone watching this tonight? They go to the assistance of a diabetic in a coma. Channel 5.
http://www.onthebox.com/tv/episode/epe1 ... ikers.aspx
http://www.onthebox.com/tv/episode/epe1 ... ikers.aspx
Well I'm glad I watched that. First time I've ever seen the effects of going so low. I was a bit bemused by trying to give him a biscuit whilst he was still out of it, at least give him a chance to come round first. I felt sorry for him whilst watching it. My girlfriend turned to me and said "I better not ever have to see you like that" I hope she doesn't have to either.
I bet he wanted to change his shirt afterwards too
I bet he wanted to change his shirt afterwards too
For anyone who missed this, it is available on line. Worth watching for all.
http://www.five.tv/shows/emergency-bike ... ode-10-170
Made me realize how quickly hypos can appear. The poor chap said he felt a bit drowsy in a meeting and didn't remember anything else that happened. Didn't seem like much warning. His first reading was 0.9!! Luckily it was treated and eventually levels got to 6.00.
http://www.five.tv/shows/emergency-bike ... ode-10-170
Made me realize how quickly hypos can appear. The poor chap said he felt a bit drowsy in a meeting and didn't remember anything else that happened. Didn't seem like much warning. His first reading was 0.9!! Luckily it was treated and eventually levels got to 6.00.
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Catherine,
Just watched this last night and was shocked at what I seen, this poor fella was in a hell of a state and it just goes to show how fast hypoglycemia can progress. Did I hear right that this man was a type 2 on meds?
Nigel
Just watched this last night and was shocked at what I seen, this poor fella was in a hell of a state and it just goes to show how fast hypoglycemia can progress. Did I hear right that this man was a type 2 on meds?
Nigel
