Glucose level of 155

[Mystics Mom]

Got a call from vet about Paulie(IRN)that just came in. He was having seizures so we had Blood work done earlier...well got a call from vet she was very worried about him his blood Glucose was 155 i was so surprised that she was so worried that i didnt ask what is the normal,i looked it up lower than 150 is life threatning she told me to give him canned fruit with High fruitcose corn syrup,Karyo Syrup..he has been eating like a pig all day and i havent seen any more seizures,im doing what she said(He loves it)i will be sleeping on couch with him next to me...what else can i do..oh his weight was 145 grams,my vet feels he was not being fed properly(he has not stopped eating,and he is much more active and very happy)

 

[Mystics Mom]

anyone

 

[Coco's Momma]

I've got no experience in this area - but if you are looking for more options that will provide sugar, I'm wondering about carrots, apples and honey. Even some sweet potatoes with honey added? Sounds like he was really close to death, oh my gosh!

OH PS: When I was working with a foster tiel that was severely underweight when he came to me, the avian vet said to keep the lights on 24/7. They sleep in the light, but do not eat or drink in the dark. So she had me keep him in light for the first week or so, and weigh each day, same time, prior to eating and monitor his weight to ensure increases each day. Then thereafter, I gradually cut back by putting the lights on a timer. For example, during the night, I would have the lights come on for a couple of hours, then go off for a couple of hours and weaned him back to a normal night time schedule. That was after a week or so when he had already experienced a good weight gain. I would think you don't want to necessarily over do it on the sugar and send his blood sugar the other direction, but the problem not being able to know if it is too high or too low.

 

[saroj12]

Tanya I don't know. So glad he has you now
Hopefully someone will come along to answer your question

 

[Mystics Mom]

TY to you both

 

[suncoast]

I don't understand what's happening. Does he have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (diabetic)? I know they can treat both disorders/diseases in humans with medications, perhaps they can get the right dosage for Paulie.

Ginger

 

[KimKimWilliamson]

Oh Tanya, I ran it by one of the bird experienced Techs here where I work (at the Specialist & Emerg Animal Hosp) and she suggests offering tiny, frequent snacks with fruit (she really thinks dried pineapple and papaya would be best) and veggies mixed. Even through the night, every couple of hours wake him to offer him some food. And Juice!

I so hope the answer to his seizures are simply dietary, and he can live a happy life from now on!
I wish I could kiss his big red beak!!

 

[Bridgette]

I think white bread, white pasta, and white rice are also high in glucose. These are things my mom was told to avoid because she is diabetic.

Good luck with Paulie. I hope he feels better soon!

 

[Bridgette]

This website provides a list of foods and their glycemic index. Maybe it will help you
http://www.sanjosefit.com/lectures/glycemic_food_index.pdf

 

[Anne & Gang]

I hav eno idea Tanya...I do hope the diet will help him stop the seizures etc..

 

[birdlvr466]

I would try to go with the healthiest options if you need to supply glucose. I wouldnt load up on junk and unhealthy foods. If natural sugar will suffice then I agree with carrots, corn and fresh fruit.

 

[lzver]

I don't have any advice to offer .... but I do hope that everything went ok with Paulie through the night.

 

[Mystics Mom]

TY everyone,Paulie did good during the night neither one of us got any sleep,my Vet suggested to keep giving him thngs with high frutose corn syrup(juice,Peaches ect. )he loves canned peaches epecially the juice.Am going to take him in for a recheck on his glucose level..My Sister and Neice are in from Ark.we are having a Bridal Shower for my Neice at noon(guess ill be taking Paulie in a travel cage to keep an eye on him)he has gained 12Grams over night,but his crop is stuffed,agian Thank you ill let you know how his recheck goes

 

[Deej]

Oh Tanya that would be such great news if it is something that can be fixed with his diet. We will be thinking about you Paulie, and Popcorn sends extra hugs your way.

He will be so cute at the shower, Tanya and guest!! We will want pictures.

 

[WingedVictory]

Sorry to see your little one having this problem. It could be the start of diabetes or low blood sugar from what the bird is eating. A suggestion: get some glucose stix from the drug store to check urine samples. With a bird you will have to put down something like poly film to keep the urine from absorbing into the cage bedding or newspaper. Attaching a link so you have an idea what I'm talking about. Be on the look out for yeast when feeding sweets. A few drops of ACV should help control the yeast.

https://www.vwrsp.com/catalog/product/index.cgi?product_id=4695478

gary

 

[Brigidt36]

Can't offer any tangible help or suggestions, but I will add him to my prayers. Praying that a simple diet change can help him. Good luck.

 

[Kathie]

Thinking of you and Paulie, Tanya.

Would nectar work?

 

[Chicklet]

Hey Tanya, I don't know off the top of my head what the normal for birds is but for dogs and cats its a blood glucose level of 6-7....

I'm glad little Paulie is feeling better and that the sugars are working, is it possible for you to try a more natural type of sugar instead of the canned stuff?

 

[KimKimWilliamson]

Hey Tanya, I don't know off the top of my head what the normal for birds is but for dogs and cats its a blood glucose level of 6-7....

I'm glad little Paulie is feeling better and that the sugars are working, is it possible for you to try a more natural type of sugar instead of the canned stuff?

They measure glucose differently in the states. A glucose level of 155 American, is the equivelent of about 8 here in Canada, based on the units we measure it by. I also dont know what is normal range for a bird though, but if 8 is near death, they probably want it over 10 at least.......

 

[Sadieladie1994]

Blood glucose levels in the bird are significantly greater than in the cat and dog (200-400 mg/dl) and can go higher transiently with stress. Diabetes mellitus is uncommon in birds but is associated with glucose levels persistently above 900 mg/dl. Blood glucose levels below 150 mg/dl should be considered serious and life threatening.

Peggy