Diabetes 1 and seizures

[winonamom]

My 10-year-old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes 1 last summer.  Last week, we got her a flu shot because we were told that diabetics should have flu shots.  The day after she got the shot, she had a seizure.  We took her to the ER.  She had numerous blood tests done and a CAT scan which all turned out to be completely normal.  Her blood sugar, when the paramedics arrived, was 81.  The ER doctor told us he thought the seizure was due to a drop in blood sugar.  She sees an endocrinologist for her diabetes, and that doctor said we should take her to a pediatrician to have her checked.  The pediatrician said it could have been caused by the flu shot, but she did not think it was the diabetes.  She did some neurological tests on her that turned out to be normal.  Another doctor we consulted said it was probably caused by the flu shot, but another doctor said it could be a seizure disorder when she has had only one.  Any ideas?  It's confusing when we are getting so many conflicting opinions.  

[boseephus]

Drugs and insulin do not mix you can get abnormal blood glucose readings. I know after type 1 for 30 years. Seizures are actually a good response to low blood sugar in sleep state they can save your life. Another thing don't ever trust the emt blood sugar testing equipment it is the worst I've ever seen in most cases. Watch her close and check her blood glucose mid sleep around 1:30 2:00 this is when most problems occur. Just to get a grip on what is goin on. Then adjust insulin and back to normal. Prevention is the answer. I hope this helps.

[JDRF-VOL-RL]

Hello.  I'm not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes.  I can't find any definite information that ties flu shots to lows.  My daughter has had a flu shot since she was diagnosed, and she's never had a low after one.  Were her blood sugars ok both prior to and after the shot?  A diabetic seizure is caused by extended lows, the science shows at least a couple hours of blood sugars less than 50.  Understanding those scores would go a long ways to help figure out what happened.

As a personal public service accouncement, flu shots are a good thing for type 1s and their families.  Flu is a very dangerous sickness for a type 1, so anything that can be done to prevent it is useful.

[winonamom]

She also has hypothyroid which she takes levothyroxine for.