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Mia56

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
My husband has been type 2 for 20 years and now has early stage dementia. He refuses his medication especially his insulin.
This week has been really bad and as well as extremely high BS he is aggressive to a point nobody can reason with him.

Our GP prescribed Glicizamade to help as he's not taken any insulin for days, however he just suddenly took his insulin now I'm worried that he's had too much medication. Tried to call the duty doctor but he's out on calls. Anyone any idea on what I should do or expect? He BS is currently high 19.4.
 
@Mia56 How much insulin did he take and what kind?

If it was me, I'd call his doctor for advice - both immediate and long term.

Are you getting any support in caring for him?
 
azure said:
@Mia56 How much insulin did he take and what kind?

If it was me, I'd call his doctor for advice - both immediate and long term.

Are you getting any support in caring for him?
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Thanks I'm waiting for our doctor to call back. He took 80 units of Lantus but had had both Metformin and The new tablet.
No no care help just getting on with it.
 
Mia56 said:
Thanks I'm waiting for our doctor to call back. He took 80 units of Lantus but had had both Metformin and The new tablet.
No no care help just getting on with it.
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Ok, Lantus is a basal insulin so acts slowly over a number of hours. His doctor will be able to,advise you if you need to do anything.

Please do ask about support for his dementia. You could speak to his GP initially and find out what's available locally. You could also try the local council if you feel you need respite care or further help or support.

Remember too there are charities that can support and advise eg

https://www.dementiauk.org

Wishing you and your husband all the best. Please let us know how things go. X
 
Please ask for help with your husband's care - firstly if someone else is there he might take his insulin more willingly, and secondly it might save you from being hurt.
People with dementia can change nature - either out of frustration or simply because the person they were is fading away, and they can become violent and very dangerous. My uncle hurt his wife quite seriously so she has had to have a far higher degree of care in her last years than might have been required, but it was so totally out of character that everyone believed her when she claimed to have fallen or tripped.
Hopefully the combined medication will just bring your husband's BG levels down to normal levels if he eats as usual today.
 
Resurgam said:
Please ask for help with your husband's care - firstly if someone else is there he might take his insulin more willingly, and secondly it might save you from being hurt.
People with dementia can change nature - either out of frustration or simply because the person they were is fading away, and they can become violent and very dangerous. My uncle hurt his wife quite seriously so she has had to have a far higher degree of care in her last years than might have been required, but it was so totally out of character that everyone believed her when she claimed to have fallen or tripped.
Hopefully the combined medication will just bring your husband's BG levels down to normal levels if he eats as usual today.
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Thanks yes his whole nature has changed and he definitely finds life frustrating. I've had two tough years with his illness in and out of hospital. He is very aggressive and even the district nurses alway say how is he today as soon as they arrive.

It's heart breaking as he is now a very different person. I just need to enjoy the good days when they are there!
 
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