Hello @feniangirl . Thank you for your kind words. I hope you will find the help and support and information you need here. You are right about this being a staunch and supportive forum. There is always someone who will be able to offer the benefit of there experience, or just give moral support if they can't advise. We learn from each other.I am a newbie here. Appreciate your sharing this. I, too, have a couple other medical issues which may cause additional problems. In the past I was on steroids for breathing, but haven't needed them for a while - doubt I would have thought that they could impact my Bg, without having read your post. I am still trying to figure out all this stuff - just got diagnosed a couple months ago. You will do well getting back to normal - this seems to be a staunch group - so can't go wrong.
Thanks @Bluetit1802 I am sure you have been kept busy with your big house move. Hope it will be a happy home for you and your loved ones.@Pipp I have completely missed this thread having been on another planet for a few weeks. I know what you have been through health wise and those pesky steroids, so am sure this is the only reason for your increased HbA1c but you do seem to be back on track and I really wish you well. I had no idea you had metamorphosed into a gym bunny though! Keep up the good work and you will soon be back to the reversed status. Sending you hugs. x
Not happy!
3 days off meal replacements. Eating low carb in an 8 hour window. Blood glucose having been in nice steady 6s with a few 5s. Then just now, feeling not particularly wonderful, took BG. 13.flipping 2!!!
Thanks, @Hiitsme .Just think what advise you would give one of us. Don't panic. Have you washed hands? Did you try another strip? I'm sure you will think of more. It does sound like you may be going down with something and illness of any sort can affect blood sugars.
Hope this is only a temporary blip. Best wishes.
Hi Pipp, I second @Guzzler and I’m sure we are all wishing you well. I don’t need to give you advice, you know what needs to be done and how to do it, I just wanted to offer my support as I remember you being one of the first people to reply to an early post of mine so hopefully now you read this in the spirit in which it has been sent, I’m repaying the kindness and support you gave to me. I wish you lots of luck and a summer without cough, cold or any other cloud on your horizon so that you can achieve your current dream. In 6 weeks time we will be cheering with you when you change your banner back again.Today, with heavy heart, I am removing my 'reversed diabetes' banner. I have, for 7 years, been proud of the non-diabetes levels, but yesterday got the news that my latest HbA1c was 52. The nurse was very kind and gentle about it. "That is excellent control", she declared. Yerr what! Not for me it isn't. I really appreciate her not wanting to upset me, but sometimes we need a bit of a jolt.
I wasn't surprised, really. I have several medical conditions, and depending on the severity of symptoms, each takes it turn in being the one needing most effort to control. This last few months the need to breathe has been the priority, and I have needed several courses of steroid meds just so I could. I have seen blood glucose levels rise from average of under 6 to double figures, the highest being 18. I also gained 5 kg, and felt quite lethargic and sleepy.
I like a challenge, but this is a biggy! I did the May fast with several others on here, and that kick started some weight loss. I had been feeling like a Michelin man or Marshmallow man before that, with much water retention, and very swollen ankles. I lost 3kg with that, and a further 7kg since using VLCD. I have visible ankle bones again.
Not all gloom and doom. Nurse agreed that the steroids are the most likely cause, so I am to repeat the HbA1c in 6 weeks. I so want to return to 'reversed' status. That is my intention. Continuing a few more weeks with VLCD, keeping low carb, and of course I have a few more weapons in the armoury. Intermittent fasting, LCHF, one meal a day, 5:2, etc. I have accepted offer of Metformin. (I have never had the problems some report, when I have used it in the past) . I have been exercising but will increase that. Just need to avoid picking up a cold, or having anything trigger asthma, as that starts the downward spiral again and as much as they are a lifesaver, I can do without having steroid meds again.
Aiming for previously below prediabetes levels that I have held for 7 years. Realistically, having had T2 for almost 14 years, with no apparent complications, I will take anything below 48 when I have next test.
Perhaps not enough blood left to register.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Yes, I haven't noticed that before, but the only thing I have left to eliminate from my diet. I have the decaff ready to start.Leeches! Diakat goes into medieval medic mode.
On a serious note does coffee raise your levels? It does mine.
That is one thing that is working well. Best it has been for years. I have been on meds since high BP with first pregnancy many many years ago.Wishing you well, @Pipp and sending hugs and positive vibes.
How's the blood pressure? That can be a cause of nose bleeds.
That is one thing that is working well. Best it has been for years. I have been on meds since high BP with first pregnancy many many years ago.
Thank you, @Hiitsme. I really appreciate the support in here.Hi @Pipp
It just doesn't seem fair. You seem to be doing everything possible and still not the results you were hoping for. Lets hope that you continue to feel better and hopefully your bloods and weight will also improve. Please don't beat yourself up as you can only do so much and you seem to be trying very hard. Best Wishes.
Thank you, @Tannith. It could be the heat, and a combination of lots of things.I'm sorry you're having such a struggle after all that hard work. Could it be the heat?. Good luck anyway.
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