GlucaGen HypoKit
GlucaGen HypoKit
badmedisin
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Snodger
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Yep, that’s the one. I’ve never actually passed out, but I find my family colleagues are reassured by my carrying the kit just in case it ever happens
badmedisin
Posts: 227Joined: April 1st, 2009, 1:12 am
Re: GlucaGen HypoKit
Perhaps they don’t understand the use of glucagon .
I found this NHS guidance dated 2010, maybe print it off. Note the final comment about gel severe hypos.
http://www.cks.nhs.uk/insulin_therapy_i … oglycaemia
phoenix
Posts: 1926Joined: November 8th, 2008, 8:18 amLocation: France
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ooh I wrote a long rant about dippy GPs but phoenix has said it all, much more diplomatically.
If your GP is prescribing glucose gel as a substitute for injections for hypo coma, he or she is dangerously wrong. But maybe they just misheard what you wanted… let’s hope.
Snodger
Posts: 626Joined: May 24th, 2010, 11:34 am
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Hi all.
Interesting thread, am wondering what would I be best asking my GP for ?
Am doing disneyworld and will be very active after doing my insulin shots plus the rides?
Dont want to ruin the holiday by being carted off to the hospital etc and my family lose time enjoying themselves.
Have been told some rides are unsuitable for diabetics ! Is this true?
Any advice welcome…
Thanks Anna.x
anna29
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Posts: 969Joined: December 10th, 2010, 8:20 pmLocation: Preston Lancashire
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Thank you both!
I’ve always been told you should never put anything in the mouth of an unconscious person, but it’s very useful to have it in writing from the NHS to prove it to the doctor.
I think they’re deliberately misunderstanding me – the receptionist photocopied the label from my kit to show the doctor, so they know what I’m asking for. Maybe it’s expensive to prescribe…
I’ll keep hassling them, and see if I can scrounge one off my hospital DSN in the meantime – she always likes to give me things
badmedisin
Posts: 227Joined: April 1st, 2009, 1:12 am
Re: GlucaGen HypoKit
Hi Anna,
I’ve never been to Disney world, but I assume it’s like a bigger Alton Towers – adrenaline rushes plus lots of standing around and long walks between rides… I’ve never heard that any rides are unsuitable for diabetics, and I can’t see why any particular rides would be more of a problem than others. When I go to Alton Towers I just bring plenty of spare snacks and lucozade and I test my BG more frequently than usual, just in case. I’ve never found the rides to affect my blood sugar, but from various accidents I know that adrenaline can send you hypo, so you need to keep an eye on your BG bring plenty of your usual hypo remedy. If you usually use lucozade, be aware that it’s not necessarily available in America. A HypoKit is a useful thing to carry just in case you pass out from a hypo, but you’ll need to show the people with you how to use it. It’s worth getting your family to inject your insulin for you at least once, just so that they know how to do an injection without freaking out. And don’t forget to get a letter from your GP with a list of all your meds, just so the customs guys don’t try to arrest you for carrying drugs!
badmedisin
Posts: 227Joined: April 1st, 2009, 1:12 am
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wsmum
Posts: 78Joined: March 22nd, 2011, 11:34 am
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Hi thanks for all your replies and advice.
Am still unsure ‘what’ to ask for treating a hypo if needed?
Plus what would be ideal to use to carry all my bits n bobs round disney world ?
I had thought of trying to find a light weight rucksack type of thing? My hubby could carry this?
Have bought a frio wallet ready for the trip .
What paperwork do I need to ask for ? Do I get this from my GP?
Any smaller than the normal sharps boxes available? Anyone know?
Sorry if my questions seem bit dim , but its the 1st big trip abroad for me and I do need to get organised!
Anna.x
anna29
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ClaireG 06
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Hi, Am ideally hoping to be handbag free! ???
Was thinking of a bumbag [wear round the belly!] for me with tissues, lipgloss,money,sunglasses,haircomb and bobble! A girl got to look right!!!
Have my hubby with a light weight rucksack with my BG meter case , smaller sharps box , pencil case with neeedles etc in , frio wallet with insulin pens in , plus hypo kit , plus lucozade ? oh and map of disney world too! paperwork also….
Blimey theres a lot to think about eh?
Anna.x
anna29
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Why have i now got the image of you skipping round Disney care free Anna with your poor hubby loaded up like a pack horse
ClaireG 06
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copepod
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wsmum
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