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Type 2 Effect of jabs on blood sugars

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Felicity11

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Hi there
I have been loitering in the prediabetic stage in terms of Hb1Ac for a few years now - anywhere from 41 to 47. My last test has just come back and it was 57. This was 3 weeks after a flu jab and 2 weeks after a Covid jab, both events giving me flu-like symptoms. My diet has been pretty rubbish in lockdown; high carb and lots of chocolates and puddings too. I just wondered if anyone had any opinions on whether the highest result I’ve had could be jab-related. Not sure if the Hb1Ac is more influenced by the end of the 3 month period or not. I am probably in denial but I can’t help think it was an influence and with a change of diet and more exercise I can bring it back in line? Hope that makes sense....I seem to be firmly in the diabetic category and it’s a bit of a shock! Thank you.
 
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It is not unusual to see a rise in blood sugars associated with illness or drugs (such as the covid jab), when you have diabetes.
However, HbA1C is an average of 3 months (albeit sightly weighted towards recent results) so, whilst the jab may have contributed, it is unlikely to be the whole story.
Furthermore, if you were not tending towards or at diabetic levels, your pancreas would be able to mange the rise and quickly produce extra insulin to bring it down without it impacting your blood sugars - someone without diabetes or pre-diabetic would not expect a higher Hb1AC.
 
Felicity11 said:
My diet has been pretty rubbish in lockdown; high carb and lots of chocolates and puddings too. I just wondered if anyone had any opinions on whether the highest result I’ve had could be jab-related
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I’d hazard a guess that’s the more likely reason for the rise than any short term BG rises from vaccines (those do cause a rise for some people, but usually not a huge rise and not for more than a few days).

I think many people have struggled with food during lockdowns and restrictions the past year, so you’re in good company. Trick is not to beat yourself up about it, draw a line and make some changes. You’ll find plenty of help and support to do just that on here.
 
Thanks both. It’s been a long overdue wake up call. My GP said it’s possible to put the diabetes into remission but I prefer the term reverse that I’ve also seen used!! This forum is so helpful.
 
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