tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post5177890130492853478..comments2023-06-25T04:43:26.548-05:00Comments on Every Day, Every Hour, Every Minute: "Do No Harm" Does HarmCarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108867545803896885noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-66213751757827420812013-02-26T20:53:56.047-06:002013-02-26T20:53:56.047-06:00There seems to be a lot wrong with all the medical...There seems to be a lot wrong with all the medical info on the show. Dissociative Personality Disorder used to be called Multiple Personality Disorder. However, it doesn't actually result in full fledged personalities. It makes for an interesting premise for a television show, but not realistic. As for the diabetic info...yeesh. There are insulins that work within about 10 to 15 minutes and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-15588555169319026212013-02-09T14:49:28.270-06:002013-02-09T14:49:28.270-06:00Whoa, what a horrible show. For real, they should ...Whoa, what a horrible show. For real, they should get their facts straight. <br /><br />But just a little FYI, adrenaline CAN increase blood sugar in a person without Diabetes. You see, adrenaline activates Glycogenolisis, which is the process of breaking down glycogen to get glucose. And it also activates cortisol, which is another hormone in charge or getting glucose levels up in the blood. Cristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-28069635714102151912013-02-03T07:15:01.359-06:002013-02-03T07:15:01.359-06:00I think the dangerous part is a nurse saying, &quo...I think the dangerous part is a nurse saying, "you're going into diabetic shock" (which usually means *low* blood sugar, and he wasn't low, he was high), and another nurse saying, "give insulin." No no no, if someone is in diabetic shock for real (with low blood sugar) then they need food, not insulin. arrgh. really unbelievable. A BG of 315 is nothing to worry about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-17978567746452939922013-02-01T19:23:14.247-06:002013-02-01T19:23:14.247-06:00I saw this show, too, and found the 305 reaction c...I saw this show, too, and found the 305 reaction completely baffling. However, if they wanted to lower his blood glucose quickly, the fastest method is probably regular insulin injected into a vein. For an intravenous injection, it can take effect within minutes, and reach its peak in about 10. There's no real advantage to using Humalog or other faster acting insulins in this type of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-60702926422515422412013-02-01T17:25:17.504-06:002013-02-01T17:25:17.504-06:00Is there something in the air? Or the universal wa...Is there something in the air? Or the universal water supply or something??? I mean, seriously... what's with all the crappy diabetes mistakes and misinformation circulating right now in media, movies, and on TV!?! This is so frustrating and tiring. It's like a zombie plague spreading, infecting more and more... :( Well, obviously, I echo the complaints and concerns everyone else has. It&Mike Hoskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551066714605052991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-15048395524824113632013-02-01T07:04:55.905-06:002013-02-01T07:04:55.905-06:00I was part of testing for an infrared glucose mete...I was part of testing for an infrared glucose meter, over 20 years ago. It was proven accurate, but at the time they couldn't make it small enough for home use AND with no strips to absorb the cost of research & development, the machines themselves were said to be unable to be purchased by any but the BIG hospitals. It just wasn't a money maker. The tech has changed, but the economicsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306343902622547849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-83625215110677933452013-02-01T00:18:05.803-06:002013-02-01T00:18:05.803-06:00I didn't and won't watch this show because...I didn't and won't watch this show because I don't bother to own a tv. For good reason. I found the link to this page through a Type 1 diabetes page. <br />Dissociative Identity Disorder is NOT known as "split-personality disorder" or multiple personality disorder or any other magical Jekyll & Hyde mental illness. Don't give out mental health information unless... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-23882801569754739562013-02-01T00:00:53.014-06:002013-02-01T00:00:53.014-06:00I haven't seen the show, but your disappointme...I haven't seen the show, but your disappointment and anger sound completely justified.<br /><br />Just in reading your discription, I noticed another (non-diabetes related) mistake. But first let me make a quick excuse for one of your points. When he was having convulsions, perhaps they wanted the anesthesiologist to intubate him, rather than put him to sleep (OK, it's weak, but my Jeremynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-57129086139504679232013-01-31T23:11:03.876-06:002013-01-31T23:11:03.876-06:00I'm debating whether to watch the show or not....I'm debating whether to watch the show or not. I had never even heard of it! I doubt I will be viewing Hansel and Gretel, either!!!! "The sugar sickness," indeed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04617845950992148197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-14171020920663065332013-01-31T12:27:16.440-06:002013-01-31T12:27:16.440-06:00Yeah 20 units is about what it would take me to ge...Yeah 20 units is about what it would take me to get down from a 315... But I digress. I always assumed my insulin resistance is from being overweight. I could be wrong but seemed logical. Dr what's his butt is hardly overweight. <br /><br />Last time I was in the ER, I was not dka but over 500 and I was given regular insulin. They said it was the only kind they use in the hospital because it sarah janehttp://sajabla.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-80606315304156304432013-01-31T11:45:24.348-06:002013-01-31T11:45:24.348-06:00Let alone the fact that DID is argued by many phys...Let alone the fact that DID is argued by many physicians as not real, and it is not a specific time when the person "changes", its under extreme stress that they can't cope with. DID is a coping mechanism (or most would say).<br /><br />This is bologna. Let's call it science fiction?Abbyhttp://www.sixuntilme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-54293712597673823012013-01-31T11:23:26.732-06:002013-01-31T11:23:26.732-06:00Thank you for sharing this. I won't waste my t...Thank you for sharing this. I won't waste my time watching it and getting mad. It breaks my heart since my 2.5 year old is diabetic and will have to fight these stereotypes and misinformation for many years to come. And I am already tired (after a year plus) of explaining to people and educating. Wish there wasn't such a huge battle due to media. Thanks for the blog post.adaynasmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11411366737823927943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-15664146286425649062013-01-31T10:36:30.285-06:002013-01-31T10:36:30.285-06:00I agree with your post - haven't seen the show...I agree with your post - haven't seen the show, but at this point I doubt I would want to... yet I find myself completely distracted by Hannah's suggestion of an MST3K style review - we ought to build little robots out of meters and tubing and have them sitting in the front row calling out all the bad information... bet that could get more hits on you tube than the show!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10312006887995801255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-79878646095493943852013-01-31T10:18:29.439-06:002013-01-31T10:18:29.439-06:00I watched this show last night and was SO MAD! I t...I watched this show last night and was SO MAD! I thank you for this blog post. I immediately commented on their FB page last night and I have been sharing your blog everywhere I can. We fight enough misinformation and stereotypes. This needs to stop.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-3630379556656671052013-01-31T09:42:28.491-06:002013-01-31T09:42:28.491-06:00I'd really love for Hollywood to get diabetes ...I'd really love for Hollywood to get diabetes right! Thanks so much for writing this post and letting us know about the show!<br /><br /> SIDEBAR: I want that infra red blood sugar machine/InfraRed Glucose Monitoring Device - Once it gets past the FDA approval process and they shrink it down about 125%!<br /><br />Hannah makes a good point about insulin resistance and she's right, YDMV - k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-71302449509892547402013-01-31T09:29:13.199-06:002013-01-31T09:29:13.199-06:00This level of irresponsibility sickens me. If wat...This level of irresponsibility sickens me. If watching this show makes me anywhere near as angry as I am this second, I may explode. Thanks for spreading the word about this Cara! xo Aleciahttp://www.surfacefine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-76088996666198261822013-01-31T09:06:53.101-06:002013-01-31T09:06:53.101-06:00Hannah already hit on what I was going to speak to...Hannah already hit on what I was going to speak to. It's nothing for me to take 24 units or more for a meal because of insulin resistance and the way my body metabolizes the insulin. If I pinged a 315, I would be taking 20 units immediately and more a half hour to hour later.<br /><br />I wasn't planning to watch the show at first. The description you gave of a neurosurgeon with DID Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940281643977753944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-64380154746503051892013-01-31T09:06:11.729-06:002013-01-31T09:06:11.729-06:00Thanks, Ms. Cara. :)
One more thing I just though...Thanks, Ms. Cara. :)<br /><br />One more thing I just thought of...they at least could have called it 'rapid-acting insulin' if they were going to be more specific. But I doubt that'll happen with that show.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057037135771680767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-27997585645445360962013-01-31T08:44:09.985-06:002013-01-31T08:44:09.985-06:00Hannah, you're totally right about the insulin...Hannah, you're totally right about the insulin amount thing! I apologize. I do know that there are people out there like you who have to take more insulin for whatever reason. And healthy is better, no matter HOW much insulin you take. <br />As for the heart thing, I did read that a low blood sugar can cause an increased heart rate, but I think it is more related to the body trying to Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108867545803896885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-3359824617468413122013-01-31T08:36:42.382-06:002013-01-31T08:36:42.382-06:00This comment is going to be long, this post appare...This comment is going to be long, this post apparently struck a chord with me:<br /><br />I do agree with you that most of this sounds over-the-top insane, and I was hoping somewhere in the show it would be made obvious that Dr. Cole is lying about having diabetes, and that imaginary blood glucose testing machine is also even more imaginary, perhaps measuring his level of sanity. Maybe he has a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057037135771680767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602938156779787139.post-65224794416062414792013-01-31T07:04:41.292-06:002013-01-31T07:04:41.292-06:00In the context of a comedy or satire (like Conan O...In the context of a comedy or satire (like Conan O'Brien) I can understand it. But this is just inexcusable...Scott Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259475635753627498noreply@blogger.com