Hi
I just have a quick question regarding my blood sugar and hopefully someone can give me some insight.
How would I correct a blood sugar high followed by a low.
For example
I test at 13:10 and my level is 7.3 stable. I take what I believe an appropriate amount of insulin then I eat lunch that contains carbs.
At 14:01 my blood sugar has risen to a high of 12.7. I do not take any more insulin.
At 14:56 my blood sugar drops to 7.3 and then continues to drop to 5.3 at 15:31. At this point I suspect a low is coming and eat a small amount of carbs.
At 16:05 it has dropped to 3.7 at this point I eat more carbs and bring my levels back above 4.
What could the reason be? Is it too much background insulin?
Too much fast acting insulin at 14:01?
If it is too much fast acting insulin then why did it go to 12.7?
I also have highs in the morning when I wake therefore this leads me to believe I dont take enough long acting insulin.
I was just looking for anyones thoughts on this, cheers.
I just have a quick question regarding my blood sugar and hopefully someone can give me some insight.
How would I correct a blood sugar high followed by a low.
For example
I test at 13:10 and my level is 7.3 stable. I take what I believe an appropriate amount of insulin then I eat lunch that contains carbs.
At 14:01 my blood sugar has risen to a high of 12.7. I do not take any more insulin.
At 14:56 my blood sugar drops to 7.3 and then continues to drop to 5.3 at 15:31. At this point I suspect a low is coming and eat a small amount of carbs.
At 16:05 it has dropped to 3.7 at this point I eat more carbs and bring my levels back above 4.
What could the reason be? Is it too much background insulin?
Too much fast acting insulin at 14:01?
If it is too much fast acting insulin then why did it go to 12.7?
I also have highs in the morning when I wake therefore this leads me to believe I dont take enough long acting insulin.
I was just looking for anyones thoughts on this, cheers.