Food poisoning or gastric bug

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Cirse1977

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My partner is diabetic. He thinks he has food poisoning or a gastric bug. He hasn't eaten or taken his medication since this morning also he cannot keep fluids down. He said he will be ok in a few hours but I am concerned. I just checked his blood sugars and they are currently 8.9. What should I do? He will not let me phone a doctor as he said he will be ok.
 
noblehead

noblehead

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Best to get checked out by a Dr if he thinks he has food poisoning, if he can't make it to the gp surgery ask for the duty Dr to call in and see your partner at home.
 
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Brunneria

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If he is on metformin, then he should definitely I really tried not to lecture. Stop taking it until he is back to normal. Especially with gastrointestinal upset, fever or any chance of dehydration.

I was surprised to find that little factoid in a recent parish magazine, belonging to my parents, on the page that has contributions from the local doctors surgery.
 
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