Oh my days.....

[sue1309]

Ok.....I’m getting confused. I have T2 diabetes, on Empaglaflozin, Metformin, and Lantus. I’m oh so careful what I eat...and I’ve been in lockdown since March 13th.
Last night my bedtime BM was 6.5. This morning my fasting is 11.3!!!! What’s that all about? Last food was a ham salad sandwich was at 6pm with Metformin 500mg X 2. I don’t feel ill, I do have a bit of hayfever and my usual aches and pains but that’s it.
Any ideas? Answers on a postcard please....

 

[resander]

Dawn Phenomenon (DP) maybe. Body prepares for a new day by making blood glucose for you to use before eating real food. Does not happen for everyone and not all the time.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Did you do another test to confirm the first?
Did you have a disturbed night?

 

[sue1309]

Did you do another test to confirm the first?
Did you have a disturbed night?

Yes, I washed my hands and repeated the test....11.4 I don't sleep well any night, pain doesn't help and some meds give me not very nice dreams....

 

[sue1309]

Dawn Phenomenon (DP) maybe. Body prepares for a new day by making blood glucose for you to use before eating real food. Does not happen for everyone and not all the time.

Wow! I've never heard of this before but I suppose it could be...thanks.

 

[Deleted member 308541]

Last food was a ham salad sandwich

Ham and salad are ok, but the outer wrapper of bread is the carb source that is causing the problem.

 

[Jo123]

Yes I'd think the bread is pushing those readings up.

 

[Member496333]

Few things have a higher glucose footprint than wheat/grains. My money is on the bread. It certainly won't be doing you any favours.

 

[sue1309]

Thank you wonderful people.....any ideas what I could use to replace the bread? I do like my toast.... ‍
BM this morning 4.6. I’m cockahoop!!!!!!

 

[bulkbiker]

.any ideas what I could use to replace the bread? .... ‍
BM this morning 4.6. I’m cockahoop!!!!!!

Slice of ham? lettuce leaf, cheese slice.
Rather than toast have eggs and bacon or cheese omelette ?

 

[sue1309]

Ooh...good idea....but eggs are out, I'm afraid...my stomach doesn't like them. But bacon and beans is just up my street! Thanks!

 

[bulkbiker]

Ooh...good idea....but eggs are out, I'm afraid...my stomach doesn't like them. But bacon and beans is just up my street! Thanks!

Not beans please.. full of sugar and starch.. maybe bacon and avocado. Bacon and cheese?

Or the best of all bacon and more bacon.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Ooh...good idea....but eggs are out, I'm afraid...my stomach doesn't like them. But bacon and beans is just up my street! Thanks!

Beans? Baked beans? There are a lot of carbs in them. Try a tomato instead. With mushrooms fried in butter.

 

[bulkbiker]

Beans? Baked beans? There are a lot of carbs in them. Try a tomato instead. With mushrooms fried in butter.

How could I have forgotten mushrooms! Ta Daf!

 

[sue1309]

OMG! I've just gotta go 'n' cook me some of this....mouth is watering as I write! Thanks guys.....

 

[Member496333]

...any ideas what I could use to replace the bread?

Steak & eggs

 

[Bluetit1802]

How could I have forgotten mushrooms! Ta Daf!

You are welcome, Des. I couldn't "like" your suggestion of avocado. Yukkie stuff!

 

[bulkbiker]

You are welcome, Des. I couldn't "like" your suggestion of avocado. Yukkie stuff!

If you can catch it in the 3 seconds when its ripe before going brown it's ok.. but I must admit I haven't had any for months.

 

[Member496333]

Avocados are overrated. Not worth the hassle unless you live next to the tree.

 

[TriciaWs]

If you really want a sandwich try 90 second bread - split and toasted after nuking is best. I find the basic recipe a bit too eggy so add milled flaxseed (about a teaspoon) and a teaspoon of cream cheese.