Sudden High Radings!

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asparagusp

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Hello

After 15 years of Metformin and Gliclazide introduced a few years ago, I started insulin almost four weeks ago. Starting dosage 10 units.

I also started Propranolol three weeks ago for an overactive thyroid.

The first week's results the hospital was happy with. Last week ones I was happy with but in the last few days the levels have shot up and I suspect either the Dawn Phenomenon or a sore throat/cold might have raised the readings .....

I handed in the results to reception at the clinic on Tuesday morning but no feedback from the diabetic nurse .....

I am reluctant to increase my dosage .....

I
 
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asparagusp said:
Hello

After 15 years of Metformin and Gliclazide introduced a few years ago, I started insulin almost four weeks ago. Starting dosage 10 units.

I also started Propranolol three weeks ago for an overactive thyroid.

The first week's results the hospital was happy with. Last week ones I was happy with but in the last few days the levels have shot up and I suspect either the Dawn Phenomenon or a sore throat/cold might have raised the readings .....

I handed in the results to reception at the clinic on Tuesday morning but no feedback from the diabetic nurse .....

I am reluctant to increase my dosage .....

I
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For some people, illness can make a difference and push up your blood sugars. I take it you haven't been told to take extra insulin (sick day rules) when you are ill?
 
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asparagusp said:
I've had no feedback .....
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Ok, well we aren't really supposed to give medical advice and the standard response is to ask people to discuss the issue with a specialist or GP.
Having said that, a T1 is normally given a rapid acting insulin and would take an extra unit every few hours as needed. I don't know what insulin dependant T2s are normally told. So perhaps the best advice I can give is actually to go see your GP or DSN if things don't settle down soon.
 
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urbanracer said:
Ok, well we aren't really supposed to give medical advice and the standard response is to ask people to discuss the issue with a specialist or GP.
Having said that, a T1 is normally given a rapid acting insulin and would take an extra unit every few hours as needed. I don't know what insulin dependant T2s are normally told. So perhaps the best advice I can give us actually to go see your GP or DSN if things don't settle down soon.
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asparagusp

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No I meant I had no feedback from my Diabetic Nurse! I am Type 2, not Type 1! One injection daily. and I have just started.
 
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