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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

karen8967 said:
thats great about libre with mine i still do finger pricks but no where near as what i used to do and 8/10 times libre and finger have been in sync ive been drs and asked if they would prescribe sensors for me dr said he would have to ask management team if i can have them needless to say im still waiting for reply but feel so much more confident knowing what bloods are doing 24/7 rather than just a snap shot with finger pricking ive had me feet checked and eyes all was fine with them how come you have got to wait till feb for hba1c test ive been diagnosed 7 months and have had 3 plus my results a couple of days later its alot to take in at first isnt it but you seem to be managing brilliantly so hope everything goes well with feet and eyes ;):)
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I’m hoping doctors play nice with prescription for sensors karen but not holding my breath only had it on a day feels great knowing like you say especially this morning seeing a lovely line through the night brings confidence and hba1c test is every 3 Months he said so I’m not sure on that thinking of it I’ve been diagnosed nearly 2months so maybe he could of sent me next month he’s give me blood form and pee bottle ready I guess on plus side if he does want it every 3 Months at least my bloods are in range and hopefully keep it that way from now till February hopefully get a good result
just got back from foot clinic everything in good working order she said healthy artires lovely pulse which she let me listen to next stop eye clinic all the blurred vision as gone now my sugars are settling so hoping for good news there
 
karen8967 said:
hi kathleen it might be your antibiotics causing bgs to drop i would check with dr if it happens again :)i feel awful when im in the low 4s myself legs go shakey and everything i feel great around high 5s/6s but im very rare in them numbers dn said thinking about changing my insulin cos no matter what i spike after eating regardless of what it is although im normally bk in range by next meal ive tried taking insulin 20 mins b4 i eat, just as im about to eat ,and even after ive eaten but still spike she has even put me on metformin at teatime and breakfast but dont think thats working but got appointment with consultant in a fortnight so will discuss it then hope you have no more 4s take care :);)
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Hi @Karen 8967
I've been to ask at pharmacy about these antibiotics and yes they can cause hypos so at least I know what's causing it, it just came on all of a sudden no warnings,I was just off to bed and sometimes test before I go. When I stood up to put my leg forward they felt like they would give out under me then I started shaking and my head was disoriented. May not have been has bad but Geoff had gone to work and David was out so on my own a bit scarey so i didn't eat anything I just went to bed. I'm fine now and so far I haven't had any other bad side effects but thank you for asking. Do hope you get some good advice from your consultant and take care of yourself.
PS Have you heard anything from Mr D, he signed in has a guest and just said goodbye from me. That was it I sent him a message in case he signed on again but not seen anything more. It's so Strange isn't it. Kathleen
 
philchap1 said:
Thanks, it was different, as a 7 year old the needle for the glass syringe was nearly as thick as my leg lol, you had to boil the syringe and needle for 20 minutes and use them quite a long time.
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Owww...owww...made me wince just to think of it...must have been so difficult for you & your parents.
 
Bubbsie said:
Owww...owww...made me wince just to think of it...must have been so difficult for you & your parents.
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As i was young I just got on with it ,I did miss sweets and tomato sauce, my parents (rip) were brilliant , I did get some Mickey taking by some children which made me hide my condition but it made me be as good and sometimes better than anyone else in what I did.
 
Mbaker said:
Looks like you don,t need the metformin.
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yes it seems to lately have done no difference .. I am so happy with that... hope my ezcema will disapear again too, it started when I began taking metformin... but I don´t know if it has come because of the substance I clean machines with at the fitness-center..
 
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Rie26 said:
Ooo yikes! I completely understand that when it's in the 4's! My DN told me that 4's are fine as that is normal for a non diabetic but it can still make you feel icky. Take care of yourself today too hun x
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@Rie26 Went to see pharmacists this afternoon to ask if this Antibiotics doxicycline can cause hypos and the answer is yes it can. Apparently it can happen in non diabetics has well ,So I will have to watch my levels before I go to bed but unsure what to eat if I need to. The medication leaflet says no dairy so no cream in a coffee perhaps people on here can suggest what I could have to eat to boost my level before bed if it happens again. This meds has so many do's and don'ts and so many side effects but it's better than having Lymes disease? K
 
Bubbsie said:
Morning GG...while it is rare if non-dependant on hypo causing medications (insulin & Gliclazide etc) type 2s can & do have 'hypos'...or what is commonly referred to as false hypos....where you experience all the symptoms of a hypo...but are not in any imminent danger from it...it very much depends whether you have eaten...had you eaten...possibly unwell...even non diabetics can have hypos/symptoms if their blood sugars are low...a BG level of 4.3 would not normally be considered hypoglycaemic...had you been doing anything that might have brought your BG down suddenly?...such as exercise...when our blood glucose comes down rapidly we can experience the symptoms of a hypo...wondering how you dealt with it...and of course how you are now...it might be worth your while giving your surgery or practice nurse a call just to be on the safe side.
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@Bubbsie I have been to ask the advice of the pharmacist if the antibiotics could cause hypos and the short answer is yes it can even non diabetics can go hypo, so at least now I know I can perhaps make sure my BG is ok before bed. With this meds I cannot have dairy so no cream in a coffee, can you suggest what I could eat or drink has I don't keep much in way of sweet things in house so has not to be tempted. In a week moment? K
 
karen8967 said:
hi kathleen it might be your antibiotics causing bgs to drop i would check with dr if it happens again :)i feel awful when im in the low 4s myself legs go shakey and everything i feel great around high 5s/6s but im very rare in them numbers dn said thinking about changing my insulin cos no matter what i spike after eating regardless of what it is although im normally bk in range by next meal ive tried taking insulin 20 mins b4 i eat, just as im about to eat ,and even after ive eaten but still spike she has even put me on metformin at teatime and breakfast but dont think thats working but got appointment with consultant in a fortnight so will discuss it then hope you have no more 4s take care :);)
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@karen8967 you are dead right it was the antibiotics I've been to pharmacist this afternoon and even non diabetics can go hypo on this meds, so I will have to watch my levels before bed but never having had a hypo before don't really know what I could have. I cannot have any dairy on these meds either their are so many Do's and Don'ts with it it's not real! But prefare this for Two weeks to a month to Lymes any Day! K
 
Granny_grump_ said:
@karen8967 you are dead right it was the antibiotics I've been to pharmacist this afternoon and even non diabetics can go hypo on this meds, so I will have to watch my levels before bed but never having had a hypo before don't really know what I could have. I cannot have any dairy on these meds either their are so many Do's and Don'ts with it it's not real! But prefare this for Two weeks to a month to Lymes any Day! K
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Ooo k you just be careful check your bloods b4 you go to bed and if you feel shaky hypos are not very pleasant especially if your not used to them thank god your only on antibiotics for two weeks they sound awful i didnt see mr d post but hope he comes bk as he is sorely missed and not just cos he makes us laugh his advice is invaluable as well any way i wont ramble on but take good care of yourself and hopyou feel better soon
 
Granny_grump_ said:
@Bubbsie I have been to ask the advice of the pharmacist if the antibiotics could cause hypos and the short answer is yes it can even non diabetics can go hypo, so at least now I know I can perhaps make sure my BG is ok before bed. With this meds I cannot have dairy so no cream in a coffee, can you suggest what I could eat or drink has I don't keep much in way of sweet things in house so has not to be tempted. In a week moment? K
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GG difficult to say what you should eat to avoid a hypo...not sure that is possible?...you may or may not have another...in the event of another episode...why not buy a small packet of something sweet...if you do need to use them...doubt the occasional spike while on the antibiotics would do you any long term damage...have something ready just in case...once you have finished the medication just throw them away...as said 4.3 would not usually be considered a hypo...but...any sudden drop in your BGs can give you the same symptoms...thankfully not too much longer to go...as for the coffee without cream/milk...have you thought of trying some almond milk...or soya milk?
 
Morning...another 4am wake up...absolutely freezing to the point where I am shivering...central heating full on...cat went out...too cold for him...he only lasted five minutes outside...don't blame him....coffee...coffee & more coffee needed...woke to a 5.1
 
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