Diabetic Seizures

A diabetic seizure occurs in mostly type 1 insulin dependent diabetics as a result of a burst of simultaneous, contradictory signals from the brain. When a diabetic's blood sugar levels get too low, they can pass out, enter a coma and/or slowly go into a seizure. During a diabetic seizure a diabetic is unaware of surroundings even if their eyes are open and they seem somewhat conscious. When a diabetic seizure is a result of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) they need immediate glucose to raise their blood sugar levels. The best option is to rub cake frosting, syrup or honey on the inside of their gums and lips. Call 911 for emergency support. Diabetic seizures can, but not always result in violent convulsions, groaning, tossing and turning. The diabetic's muscles may twitch, or become stiff. They experience numbness and involuntary body movements even after they recover consciousness. Diabetes Response Service can help diabetics living alone manage insulin shock and complications of hypoglycemia such as diabetic seizures, and help friends and family feel secure with their loved one's condition and lifestyle. Our live operators monitor diabetics on a daily schedules, to ensure safety. If the diabetic is in a coma or seizure, they cannot answer the phone or call 911 to alert emergency services. We contact the diabetic's neighbors or friends if they do not pick up the phone. If the diabetic's contacts do not respond, we dispatch a local ambulance. Our medical text message reminders also help monitor blood glucose on a daily basis, so the diabetic does not forget to take their medicine or check their glucose, preventing insulin shock and seizures. Parents, friends or family can program the scheduled alarms and messages themselves through a control panel. Let Diabetes Response Service help manage diabetic seizures.