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Type 2 on insulin for 2 years, usually 3 x 25 units novarapid 1 x 45 units tresiba but with hot weather been dropping suddenly so lowered novarapid doses to 20 units. If I get into the low 5s I start to feel hypo. Just before dinner I started to feel shaky so I tested but I was 7.3 so should...

After more than 5 years of bad, becoming horrendous, side effects taking Metformin my doctor allowed me to stop it. Unfortunately in the 3 weeks since doing this my daily bs levels have just been getting higher and higher, even with lower carb eating. Doc is starting me on Glimepiride - I am...

I apologise if this has been asked and answered before, I'm struggling to navigate this new forum set up! I'm wanting to know how much of an effect illness has on people's blood sugar levels? I recently stopped metformin (following Drs advice) due to 5 years of horrendous side effects. I am...

Hi Kaza7 I've just seen your message, thanks for replying. I'd love to support you in this journey, could definitely do with some myself! My HbA1c was rather higher than yours at 85. My fasting levels are always my highest, usually over 10! As the day goes on I drop, my evening readings usually...

I've managed to get an appointment with doc, see what he says. There seems to be very little feedback on this medication that I can find. My reading was 12 when this happened. I've been having high readings for a while, low carb doesn't seem to be helping at all, hence the new med.

Hi, my dr has started me on Alogliptin (I already take max dose of Metformin). Today was my first dose, took at 8am after a breakfast of scrambled eggs (been low carb for about 5/6 weeks). 10am I took a funny turn, felt like I was going to pass out and vision very blurry. It's now 12.20 and I'm...

Last couple of days meal plans (B) 2 poached eggs on 1 slice whole grain buttered toast (L) ate as late as possible - small amount cheese and ham (D) cheesey cauli mash with low carb pork and mushroom casserole (homemade) (B) scrambled eggs (L) cream of celery soup (homemade) (D) mushrooms...

Thank you so much for all your kind replies - my eyes are leaking! Is that another symptom?? JoKalsbeek my main problem with low carb was I felt hungry all the time - did it for about 9 months, didn't lose weight and my blood sugars didn't lower. I was very strict, some days my carbs were below...

Thanks HSSS I do fund my own test strips which I agree is really important. I'm very shocked by my levels at the moment though - on waking I was 13 so thought I'd wait to eat, an hour later I was 16?! Have been strict low carb for a week now and my numbers are getting worse not better! Thanks...

Sorry just realised I posted in the wrong section.

Hi yes, I've been type 2 for several years, originally diet controlled then Metformin and here we are. I struggled with low carb woe but I'm going to be honest here, I have not been taking my condition seriously. Then last week I ended up in a and e - I had breathlessness, rapid heartbeat...

Hi. I am about to be put on new medication for my type 2. My last Hba1c was 90 - I have no idea what this converts to as previously I was given it as a percentage. I am on max dose Metformin which appears to do nothing. Dr has mentioned Glipizide which I've heard bad things about (weight gain...

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Helensaramay, I do suffer panic attacks and they do feel the same. I am preparing to move house very soon, and move a long distance, so my stress levels are raised, but I haven't had a panic attack for quite a while, plus I take medication for them so I'm certain it wasn't this (annoying the...

Lovinglife, do you mean a rapid fall in blood sugar would make you feel shaky etc? Can certain foods cause peaks and then a rapid drop? The reason I ask is that when I felt shaky I had a couple of mouthfuls of coke, whilst waiting for my dinner to finish cooking. I checked my levels and they'd...

Just wondering if anyone can give any insight into the following? Haven't eaten a huge amount today but for lunch I had a tuna mayo subway (smaller one) at about 1 o'clock. (My first for years). Half 5 I suddenly felt heart racing, lightheaded, panicky. Checked my levels and I was 6.4. I do tend...

I have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for a long time. For various reasons the last 18 months have been a struggle. I've eventually found / resorted to a medication that has brought my anxiety under control. Whenever I had a bad panic attack I would always check my sugars and invariably...

I was started on Metformin 500mg twice a day in August. My sugar levels started coming down but still high in the mornings. The doc increased me to 750mg twice a day. I'm now getting pre meal readings of between 5 and 6.5, but morning readings are always higher still. Should I increase dose...

I will start by saying I am not a big drinker these days so I have no idea what effect alcohol has on my blood sugar levels. Can anyone give me some idea of what drinks are good, bad or worst for sugar levels? Does the cream in drinks like Baileys lower the impact of blood sugar?? Does the...

During this year I have eaten lower carb. I have suffered from bouts of anxiety for many years, but this year it has been pretty constant at a high level. I have just been reading how whole grain carbs help serotonin levels and have a calming effect. Has anyone else noticed increased anxiety...