hi I know this forum is meant for people with diabetes but i signed up as I need some advice my Dad is 63 almost 64 and has type 1 diabetes recently his sugars have been really high some days to high for meter to read and today was 31 then when he took his isulin it only went down to 22 he has been adjusting his dose like he was told to do but doesnt seem to help much should we be worried also he has dramaticly lost a lot of weight as well hes like 8st or just under but because of his height 5,3 you can see his ribs and his stumache looks so drawn in any advice would be appreciated
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Really sounds like your dad needs professional help. Drastic weight loss is a red flag. Is he a long time type 1?
With readings that high, your dad could have ketones in his blood which can be dangerous. I think you should telephone 111. Either use ketone sticks, if he has those, or smell his breath. If it smells of peardrops that indicates ketones. The 111 service may well send paramedics. You are right to be concerned.
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Think you need some medical intervention quite quickly, things can change and become dangerous really quickly for T1, please call 111 for advice, they will triage him and tell you what to do next, in your shoes I wouldn’t hesitate. If you get chance let us know how he gets on
