Recent Content by PaulWalsh

Hi again, I think my glucose was already a bit high anyway. Stress and the infection just made it all worse. They said plenty of water to dilute the sugar and to stay hydrated. They told me to try and have only a small low carb snack after dinner. I tend to snack in front of the TV. I will...

Hi everyone. Thanks so much for your replies. I'm type 2 and I went to A&E. My ketone levels were low. It turns out that I have a bladder infection which pushed my blood glucose levels up. Apparently being ill can make glucose levels shoot up.!? I'm feeling OK now after a night of fluids etc...

Hi all. I'm wondering when should we go to the hospital when hyperglycemic? My latest blood reading was 32.5 and I'm not feeling the best. Thanks.

Hi all. I'm new here. I'm from Cork. I'd love try Metformin slow release / extended release but it doesn't seem to be available in Ireland. Anyone here living in Ireland who is taking this version of metformin? Regards, Paul.