Life on the farm is always busy for Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen but the past few days have been particularly hectic, as there has been a medical emergency at Ravenseat. The mother of nine took to Instagram to share that her son Miles had to be taken to hospital due to his type one diabetes.
The Our Yorkshire Farm star appeared alongside Miles in the video where she revealed that she was glad he was back on the farm, "feeling better and looking better". She also took the opportunity to thank the NHS workers who were involved in his care at Darlington Hospital. Alongside the candid video shot in a car, she penned: "It’s been a hard few days but we’re all here to tell the tale.I’m super proud of you @milesowen86 #hospital #diabetestype1 #diabeticketoacidosis."
© Photo: InstagramFans were quick to rush in with sympathy and well-wishes in the comments section. "I’ve been in for the same thing. Ghastly and so scary for everyone! Hope you are back to normal now. Sending love xxx," someone sympathised. Another user penned: "So glad you’re feeling better Miles, scary times for you sending love."
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Amanda hashtagged diabetic ketoacidosis in the post, so what is the condition? The NHS website explains: "Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can happen in people with diabetes. It's where a lack of insulin causes harmful substances called ketones to build up in the blood. It can be life threatening and needs urgent treatment in hospital." The treatment is also detailed by the NHS: "If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) you'll need to be admitted to hospital for urgent treatment. You'll be given insulin, fluids and nutrients through a drip into your vein. You'll be monitored for complications, as DKA can sometimes affect your brain, heart or lungs."
Mile's previous health scare
© LORNA ROACHIt is not the first time that the family has had a scary hospital dash for Miles. In Miles' brother Reuben's Channel 5 documentary, Reuben Owen: Life in The Dales, another medical emergency situation was detailed. Father Clive recounted the incident and called it "one of the worst days" of their lives.
Clive said: "I thought, because he's been ill, I'll let him have a rest for an hour before I wake him up to do his work and feed his cows.
"Finally, when I did come in [...] he was laid out on the stairs, halfway down the stairs and couldn't stand, his head back and struggling to breathe, and you could see there was something majorly wrong here."
Clive also noted: "We're very remote so nothing happens that quickly, everybody else can have an ambulance in ten minutes, but we're about an hour before an ambulance appears."
