Parlett316 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Right now I will request the job of being Coach Gibb's personal insulin carrier. Of course that means I have to attend all games and practices and meetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dks1240 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 :hump: :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Man PCS, that mountain thingie has got to have some weird sexual meaning in your subconscious. :D Or maybe it’s just me:rolleyes: Man, where in hell is Sidny Freidman when ya need him:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockybehri Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Hopefully, He is Ready to Get this Cowboy - Redskin Rivalry Going Next Year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Gibbs Suffers Diabetic Attack In Florida Jaguars QB Takes Coach To Hospital http://www.nbc4.com/sports/2835095/detail.html WASHINGTON -- Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs was taken to the hospital following a health scare in Florida, News4 reported. Gibbs was there to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell about possibly signing with the Redskins, News4's George Michael reported. During his visit with Brunell, Gibbs -- who is a diabetic -- apparently suffered a diabetic attack due to low blood sugar, Michael said. Brunell took Gibbs to a hospital in St. Augustine, where the coach received a shot of insulin and was released. Michael said the coach is reportedly fine and will resume his normal schedule on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryskin Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Gibbs Suffers Diabetic Attack In Florida Jaguars QB Takes Coach To Hospital POSTED: 10:56 PM EST February 9, 2004 WASHINGTON -- Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs was taken to the hospital following a health scare in Florida, News4 reported. Gibbs was there to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell about possibly signing with the Redskins, News4's George Michael reported. During his visit with Brunell, Gibbs -- who is a diabetic -- apparently suffered a diabetic attack due to low blood sugar, Michael said. Brunell took Gibbs to a hospital in St. Augustine, where the coach received a shot of insulin and was released. Michael said the coach is reportedly fine and will resume his normal schedule on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Originally posted by Pete Man PCS, that mountain thingie has got to have some weird sexual meaning in your subconscious. :D Or maybe it’s just me:rolleyes: Man, where in hell is Sidny Freidman when ya need him:doh: Blink Blink * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickblue Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 If so... we Cowboy fans wish him the best... this transcends a mere football rivalry... Husband and father is MUCH more important than this game we love... Our best to Joe Gibbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Slammer Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Thank you. He's OK. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 :halo: :whew: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: I'm sure glad I got those Jag fans to keep me updated :mad: sonamumb*tchesi wuzfreakinout andtheycan't helpabruthaoutman f*ckthem maaaaaaaahhnnnnn Sorry. Just a bit stressed out there:thud: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Originally posted by Eparadox The man is probably so dedicated to the Skins right now, that he's apt to forget something that important. Actually, that is probably what happened. Glad to hear the Coach is ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I am very glad that he is ok. I am type 2 diabetic, but I have never needed insulin .. just meds to date. The fact that he was in and out of the hospital in an hour tells me that this no big thing. First, it takes half that time to just find someone who knows what the hell is going on in the ER and to take down the patients essential information. Plus, in todays world of malpractice, they aren't going to let anyone, especially someone famous, out right away unless there truly isn't anything to worry about. I think I heard that he went out to dinner afterwards and plans on having a full day tomorrow. What a trooper!!!! I am sure that all of our prayers are with Joe and hope that no more of the episodes come to pass. I really pray that Joe Gibbs' return to Washington doesn't bring with it the same omen that Vince Lombardi's return to football (with the Redskins did). We don't need anyone to go before their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Flames Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 dont know if anyone else heard about this, but sporting news radio just said after meeting with Brunell, Joe Gibbs checked himself into a florida hostpial, and was treated and released. wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMac Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 His insulin was low. Brunell took him to the hospital, he got a shot, and they resumed their meeting at that point. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Flames Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 thank god, i didnt hear what he went in for, caught the tail end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 This is from ESPN.com: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1731393 Monday, February 9, 2004 Gibbs treated for undisclosed ailment ESPN.com news services Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, 63, was taken to the emergency room at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla., for a diabetic reaction due to an insulin imbalance, according to the Washington Post. Gibbs has already been treated and released, a hospital representative told ESPN. The newspaper said Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell drove Gibbs to the hospital, which is about 40 miles from Jacksonville. Gibbs was having dinner with Brunell, who is on the trade market. After Gibbs was released, he returned to the dinner, according to the newspaper. Several years ago, Gibbs was diagnosed with diabetes. "He had an imbalance in his insulin, they gave him the required dosage to correct the imbalance and he went on his way," Redskins spokesman Karl Swanson told the newspaper. "They didn't keep him there. They gave him what he needed and he left." Gibbs returned to the Redskins in January as head coach after Steve Spurrier quit. Gibbs coached the Redskins for 12 seasons -- with three Super Bowl wins -- before retiring in 1992 to pursue interests in NASCAR. I know a bit about diabetes. It sounds to me like Coach Gibbs might have had a high blood sugar, which, if not made lower with a shot of insulin to bring the blood sugar down, would lead to a condtion called keytone acidosis. If he got that, he would be in very bad shape and would have to stay in the hospital for a few days. As bad as that sounds, it is still better that if he had a low blood sugar, While that can be treated by simply eating or drinking something sweet to raise the blood sugar, untreated, it can hit you very fast and could lead to death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgy Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 As usual, the media has blown it way out of proportion. George Michael reported it as a "diabetic attack". I am a diabetic and there are no such things as diabetic attacks. He was hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and needed a shot, nothing more. I think SNN (Speculation News Networks) are looking for some juicy tidbits to entice readers away from Janet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins022 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I starting to hate the media!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 The media blew it up and we on the board ran with it. Thank God he is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunner Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Diabetes is not something to fool around with. My question is, if your a millionaire why doesn't he have his meds managed properly. He needs an assistant traveling with him to cover any potentai problems he may have. If brunell brought him to the hospital, he must be wondering how long Gigbbs will be around and healthy enough to coach.:paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I have a friend who forgot his meds and had to be rushed to the hospital. He'll be ok. But, I can see it now. Brunell crying with Gibbs and saying, through tears, "I'm sorry Joe! I didn't mean to upset you. I need to be there with you to remind you to bring your meds. I'll take a pay cut and back up your franchise QB if you'll just promise me you'll be ok!!" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Seriously, I thought my blood pressure was supposed to improve during the offseason, without Sunday Stress Syndrome. Man, that is just not true right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 When I say the scroll when we got in last night I think my heart skipped a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 This is a prime example of media 'accuracy'. They got it wrong here. Gibbs either was hyperglycemic and needed an insulin injection to get his blood sugar down into the normal range 70-140, or was hypoglycemic and needed treatment for it (either glucose containing foods, gels, or IV fluids. Most likely it was the former. He could have easily treated a hypoglycemic episode by eating some crackers, drinking some orange juice, etc.... Most likely, he just realized his blood sugar was climbing and that he didn't have his insulin with him to treat it. No big deal. Had his blood sugar been seriously high, say 500+, they'd have admitted him and put him on an insulin drip and IV fluids. Its amusing to see the press at work reporting 'the facts' which they consistently screw up (whether its football or medical reports!). Gibbs will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 You beat me to it Tarhog. When I read one of the first news stories, I was going to point out to the board that something was amiss since you don't administer insulin for LOW blood sugar.:doh: Oftentimes hypoglycemia causes disorientation and the patient is unable to think clearly enough to drink some OJ or eat candy etc. to bring their blood sugar back up. I've seen it happen to patients before and in my opinion it mimicks a stroke somewhat. It can be scary stuff to those who haven't seen it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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