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Type 1 Diabetes, Seizure, Low Blood Sugar, Taken Insulin, Feels Irritated. Narcoleptic?
My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes and recently had a seizure due to low blood sugar . Last night he took his insulin and shortly after started to fall asleep and slump over. He became very irritated when i tried to wake him up and make him drink something. I assumed that this was because of low blood sugar but he insist that he is narcoleptic and this was the reasoning.
Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
I understand your concern. Hypoglycaemic event is not uncommon among type 1 diabetes on insulin. It is most likely due to inappropriate insulin dosage or reduced eating. And hypoglycaemic can cause seizures.
Having said that, hypoglycaemia following insulin usually occurs later in the night as sugars gradually declines due to action of insulin. If your boyfriend has the irritable episode shortly after insulin use, hypoglycaemia is unlikely.
Discuss with your boyfriend whether or not he has similar events in the past. His family/relatives may help you knowing this detail.
EEG both sleep / awake and video EEG record can be confirm the condition if you suspect any of the aforementioned conditions.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
I understand your concern. Hypoglycaemic event is not uncommon among type 1 diabetes on insulin. It is most likely due to inappropriate insulin dosage or reduced eating. And hypoglycaemic can cause seizures.
Having said that, hypoglycaemia following insulin usually occurs later in the night as sugars gradually declines due to action of insulin. If your boyfriend has the irritable episode shortly after insulin use, hypoglycaemia is unlikely.
Discuss with your boyfriend whether or not he has similar events in the past. His family/relatives may help you knowing this detail.
EEG both sleep / awake and video EEG record can be confirm the condition if you suspect any of the aforementioned conditions.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards
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