Daughter in the Hospital

[Kraken]

Don't normally talk about personal stuff on the forums, but this hit me hard.

Daughter is type 1 diabetic and we have had some struggles recently with her compliance. She's a teen, and I understand teens can be rebellious, but last night we almost lost her. She had gone without insulin for 12 hours or more and we didn't know. Her pump site (has insulin pump) came out while she was at a friends house and she didn't bother telling anyone until the morning.

She was just sick a couple of weeks ago, so we thought it was just her feeling under the weather. Her breathing got heavy and noticed she wasn't getting better. At that point, we knew something was terribly wrong. Her glucometer was reading a normal range, but it will do that when blood sugars get too high.

Got her to the ER and found her BS was over 600 and in DKA. She was really, really sick. She got flown to a children's hospital where they continued working for hours. Today she is finally out of DKA, and the doc admitted to us that they weren't sure that she would have lived last night. We almost lost her. I knew she was sick, but to hear that hits like a truck.

Pediatric Endo is having us switch over to a long lasting insulin that will prevent her from going in to DKA again, even if she's not compliant with boluses. The pump just requires too much attention and management that she is not responsible enough to handle.

[latverian41]

Prayers are with your family OP

I'm sure all will be fine. I know that doesn't take the worry away. But the odds are on your side and hers big time.

[Mark1T]

Kraken, all the best. Prayers.

[mtpockets]

So sorry to hear this Kraken, sending positive thoughts and vibes to your daughter and the entire Family man.

It sounds like you got her there in time and she is in good hands.. She got this.

[PlanoLifter]

Sorry to hear this Kraken. I can't imagine what she and you and the rest of the family went through. Hopefully the new meds will help. Wishing the best for all of you.

[LtGoose]

Sorry to hear that brah. Looks like y'all made it through the worst part so I hope it's all positive from here.

[kimm4]

So sorry to read this. I wish your daughter healing and best wishes to you and your family.

[Kraken]

Thanks for the kind words. She bounced back faster than they expected, so we are home now. Her blood work indicates it's going to take some time to get healthy again though. Her kidneys were in rough shape, PH was very low, A1C was over 12...

The doc did tell her she almost died because we wanted her to understand how serious this was, but it's hard to tell if it's sinking in. It might take her a few days of thinking it over before it does.

When we got home, my wife just broke down. I'm keeping it together for her.

[Wayne Evans]

Don't normally talk about personal stuff on the forums, but this hit me hard. Today she is finally out of DKA, and the doc admitted to us that they weren't sure that she would have lived last night. We almost lost her. I knew she was sick, but to hear that hits like a truck.

Pediatric Endo is having us switch over to a long lasting insulin that will prevent her from going in to DKA again, even if she's not compliant with boluses. The pump just requires too much attention and management that she is not responsible enough to handle.

Oh man....this is a very heartfelt story.
I'm very sorry to hear of this and I commend your courage to post it.
"Hit me hard" is probably an understatement.
My sincere best wishes for your daughters speedy recovery and back to normal family dynamics.

Keep us posted.

[Corbi]

Thanks for the kind words. She bounced back faster than they expected, so we are home now. Her blood work indicates it's going to take some time to get healthy again though. Her kidneys were in rough shape, PH was very low, A1C was over 12...

The doc did tell her she almost died because we wanted her to understand how serious this was, but it's hard to tell if it's sinking in. It might take her a few days of thinking it over before it does.

When we got home, my wife just broke down. I'm keeping it together for her.

Damn dude, I don't pray but I will offer best of luck and hopefully your daughter heals 110%. One of the worst things in the world is to deal with a sick child.

[MajorTendonitis]

Sorry to hear this , from my recent understanding type 1 is not something to take lightly.
My friends son recently got type 1 ,and the specialist said it’s almost unheard of to just become diabetic with type one,as your born with it. (What I was told anyways) .
The specialist is actually blaming Covid as the culprit, as he’s never seen an increase in young adults like this b4 .
I was unaware that my 35 YO neighbour across the street had type 1 , and the next thing you know he passed away from complications from it.
I also know my friends son has to watch his eating habits very carefully, and has had to cut back his boozing substantially. Prior to getting afflicted with diabetes he was a real party animal,but that put a damper on it .
Hope your daughter does better and takes it more seriously in the future . I’m sure with a proper diet she’ll make it to a ripe old age

[GrouchyUSMC]

Thank God you had the foresight to take her to the hospital and that they were able to treat her properly.

Prayers incoming for you and your family.

[Cantplankwell]

Positive vibes and prayers out to your family and daughter

[azzspankr]

Prayers are with you and your daughter. Stay positive

[HayZues Christi]

Hopefully that's a wake up call for her to stay compliant.


Glad she's recovering.

[Bando]

Sorry to read this. Daughters are so stubborn. I've butted head with mine all her life. Now as an adult we realize we're so much the same, it's like we're partners in crime now.

I'll say a prayer for your kiddo.

[Samraiwise]

I have a daughter.

Now she's fully grown up and I always feel grateful for that and she is the #1 reason in my life to keep going.

Take care. *bow*

[bigcat3655]

Glad to hear she's ok.

My daughter has an incurable, terminal disease. I'm older now than her expected life span. My biggest fear right now is that when she gets into her late teens and early adulthood, she says fuk it and stops taking care of herself because all the meds she takes and medical devices she has to use are just to extend her life. Not cure the disease.

[mtpockets]

Kraken, I hope that your daughter is still on the mend, doing well and you all are coping the best that you can.

Glad to hear she's ok.

My daughter has an incurable, terminal disease. I'm older now than her expected life span. My biggest fear right now is that when she gets into her late teens and early adulthood, she says fuk it and stops taking care of herself because all the meds she takes and medical devices she has to use are just to extend her life. Not cure the disease.

Damn, That is Heart wrenching Bigcat.

I have no words man, None,

I can't even imagine what you folks are going through.

Sending you guys positive thoughts and vibes, wishing all of you the best.

[BuenoImGeorge]

Sorry to hear that.



I’m an ER nurse and I see this several times a month and it’s especially hard when patients are on the younger side. Wish you and your family all the best.

[OldFartTom]

Sorry Kraken, only just ready this thread. Hope she's better and stays better - no repeats