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[alison m]

Hello, hope you can help, haven't posted on here for some time, but for the last week or so I have had such a terrible thirst, just cannot drink enough, wake up in the night wanting to drink, haven't checked my blood sugars for a few weeks, tested today, first reading said HI and second reading read 27.6. I was told I had good control, haven't done anything different and now these high readings, any ideas anyone?

 

[Sketcher]

Hello Alison. I'm not an expert, but those BG readings are very high. I'd suggest getting an appointment with your GP or DSN as soon as you can.

 

[mrman]

Alison if your able check for ketones in your urine or blood. Ketones with high sugar is very dangerous. If your unable to do this get to a & e asap. Hopefully the thirst is just down to high sugars but is also a symptom of ketones.

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[Daibell]

Hi. How old are you and are you normal weight? If young and not overweight it's possible you are not a T2 but a Late Onset T1 (LADA). If so, and there are tests your doc can do, then sadly you will progress to insulin more rapidly than a 'normal' T2. With your very high readings you must see the doc very soon or go to A&E if you feel unwell. Check your ketones and drinks lots of water. BTW your doc may well put you onto Gliclazide and/or Sitagliptin for starters before considering insulin. Ensure that he does increase your meds in some way or seek advice elsewhere. I assume you are on a low-carb diet?

 

[Finzi]

Alison, I agree with the others, that is NOT OK, especially coming out of the blue like that. You need to get it sorted ASAP, either via GP or failing that, A&E


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