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spaceman

spaceman

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Location
cumbria
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
anyone help me im worried about my partner hes a type 2 diabetic, male aged 33 years old. his legs, he seems to be loosing the strength in his legs hes struggling to walk,get out of a chair, and his legs seen heavy when he turns over in bed. this as been happening all weekend..........his arms, same thing as his legs, he struggled 20 minutes ago to prick his finger for a blood glucose test, the reading read High, basically it was off the scale !......medication is insulin Levenir 10 mml once a day.....has anyone else had these problems with there hands,arms and legs. last week he contacted is diabetic nurse to say he had been missing is insulin, the nurse told him not to inject Nova rapid at meal times until further notice. his next appointment with that nurse is 27th june 2013. ive also noticed that is right leg nearly gave way . excessive drinking and urinating every hour night and day.
 
Sounds awful I am no expert but I remember when my blood sugars were very high my arms and legs were so painful I couldn't move them.....hope someone comes along soon to give more advice to you....but sounds like medical advice is needed .........
 
Hi,
If he's off the scale high, he could be producing ketones? I would contact NHS Direct and explain exactly as you have here! It may even be a case of A&E to stabilise him!

:)

Bob
 
I am not a insulin user so not sure, but if his reading is off the scale, maybe he has keytones. I would at least ring the A&E or the medical line on 111 to get their opinion, though it might well be a case he should be in hospital asap and a 999 call might be the best option in order to get a diagnosis / treatment before things get any worse.
 
would just like to thank all the people who replied to URGENT HELP , i contacted NHS direct who aranged with a doctor at the cumberland infirmary in carlisle to admit him , the reading at midnight was 29.3 at 0230 the reading was down to 20.0 ,hes been admitted for further tests. THANK YOU ALL.
 
That's good news he is getting treated and looked after. Hopefully the diabetic team at the hospital will get him sorted out, I would be very tempted if he is out of hospital soon to try and bring his appointment forward or speak to a doctor who can offer him the right advice.
 
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