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Blood Sugar in High 20's and GP not helping, please advise

AndBreathe said:
When diagnosed, I never had a true goal to lose weight. Trimming up made sense, but my absolute objective was to get the blood numbers into line, then think about the rest.

So, I cut the major carbs, started testing and began getting to grips with the number curves fasting/pre food/ post food etc. without any effort, my luuuurve handles just started vapourising. Not that stage I was eating full fat products, but modest quantities. I only increased my fat intake when my numbers had come down, and I needed to think about stabilising my weight. Now, I do eat more fat than ever before, but it's still not as much as many on here consume.

For me, the answer was to take things in stages, dealing with one major topic at a time, the tweaking protein/fat/carbs to try to attain a steady state. When it came to it, stopping weight loss was harder for me than starting it - although I do completely appreciate this isn't always the case.

If you have weight to shift, try cutting the carbs, and only increasing the fat if you are ravenous, then doing so in small amounts. I used Mini Babybel cheeses as a great dosing tool. They're nicely packed in bite sized chunks, but feel more substantial to consume, bearing in mind each piece needs to be "undressed" before eating. It's also easier to control exactly how much one is consuming too. A slice of cheese off a block can be small, medium, large or outrageous, without too much effort!

Stick with it.
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well after 4 days of lowish carbing and exercising bloods (fasting ) are down from 8,s to 6,8 this am also hitting the low 5's 2 hrs after meals :-)
 
BG before eating 18.9, 2 hours post eating 15.1. Not as good results as yesterday but, at the moment, I don't want them to drop a great deal so that I can show the doctor on Monday whats happening and hopefully get some help.
 
And yes, I have eaten three meals today, though couldn't finish my tea.

Feel very unwell, not sure if it's down to high BG, or just in general. I've been very snappy today and have felt tired, enough so I could sleep and that's something I haven't felt for a while.

Oh, Donnelly, it's £5 for a tooth!
 
Tomorrow marks 1 year since I stopped smoking, at 3.50pm. Am really excited to be able to say I am now a non-smoker. We have saved 1000's of pounds since I stopped, and that has enabled us to pay for new windows, front door and french doors in cash! Also bought a new dining tables and chairs and have more money in a savings account.

As you can see, I have will power, so am determined to do this too.
 
scottie1 said:
BG before eating 18.9, 2 hours post eating 15.1. Not as good results as yesterday but, at the moment, I don't want them to drop a great deal so that I can show the doctor on Monday whats happening and hopefully get some help.
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Hi Scottie, I really do feel for you, trust your doctor comes up with something to help you out & you get these sugars under control. You will still have to watch your diet co's the meds won't do it alone, but I think you need some help.

Looking forward to what you report on Monday.

Neil
 
scottie1 said:
Tomorrow marks 1 year since I stopped smoking, at 3.50pm. Am really excited to be able to say I am now a non-smoker. We have saved 1000's of pounds since I stopped, and that has enabled us to pay for new windows, front door and french doors in cash! Also bought a new dining tables and chairs and have more money in a savings account.

As you can see, I have will power, so am determined to do this too.
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It's funny isn't it, it took me from 40yrs to fifty years old to stop smoking, then I spent 10 years on Nicotine Gum and only stopped that on my 60th.

So you see you have more 'will power' than me.

Good luck Scottie, we know you can do it, just take it easy.

Neil
 
scottie1 said:
Tomorrow marks 1 year since I stopped smoking, at 3.50pm. Am really excited to be able to say I am now a non-smoker. We have saved 1000's of pounds since I stopped, and that has enabled us to pay for new windows, front door and french doors in cash! Also bought a new dining tables and chairs and have more money in a savings account.

As you can see, I have will power, so am determined to do this too.
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Wow happy great , good luck for monday::))
 
Thank you all for your continued support, it means a great deal to me.

Not a good day BG wise, was up at 4.20am because of pain this morning and BG was 24.1 and has been about 20.0 all day, very thirsty and I am wondering if it's because of the bottled water I have been drinking. It's Volvic Lemon & Lime. It was delivered instead of my normal bottled Volvic and I honestly never thought to check the sugar in it, thinking it's just water. Well, you live and learn, and I have now stopped drinking it. It also had a large amount of carbs per bottle.

Otherwise, have had a lovely Mother's Day with my beautiful children and have been well and truly spoilt :)


Having sirloin steak and salad for tea, so that will be nice.

Hope everybody is well. My husband is going to the Doctors with me in the morning, and I am determined that the GP will help me, I will refuse to leave unless he does. Though I do think I will have to see the DN for blood tests before he might. I want to come off Gliclozide as this will not be helping my weight and my weight is an important part of my diabetes. I have lost 1lb pound this week, so am a little disappointed but a lb off is better than a lb on.
 
I was shocked when I read the label on Volvic flavoured water ! You're right, it won't have helped !
Good luck for tomorrow, stay calm and focussed . Be clear about what outcome you want .

What time is your appointment ?

Signy
 
Glad hubby going with you. I think that you need to just say that the tablets you've been taking have been ineffective and that you know your levels are anywhere between 3 &4 times too high compared to what they should be and ask GP "whats your thoughts on insulin?"
 
Heathenlass said:
I was shocked when I read the label on Volvic flavoured water ! You're right, it won't have helped !
Good luck for tomorrow, stay calm and focussed . Be clear about what outcome you want .

What time is your appointment ?

Signy
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I know!! Won't be having that water again!!

Appointment is at 9.30am so nice and early.
 
If GP refers to low carbing.. Just say that you personally have tried everything to help your levels lower and now realise that medical intervention is necessary but know that you need to eat a balanced diet not a loaded one of anything

So wishing you well...
 
donnellysdogs said:
Glad hubby going with you. I think that you need to just say that the tablets you've been taking have been ineffective and that you know your levels are anywhere between 3 &4 times too high compared to what they should be and ask GP "whats your thoughts on insulin?"
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I honestly think, after lots and lots of reading, that insulin and of course diet are the answers. I have no intention of giving up low carbing and counting the calories. I know that my diet still needs improving but I am trying extremely hard. It's certainly something I want to discuss with the doctor.
 
donnellysdogs said:
If GP refers to low carbing.. Just say that you personally have tried everything to help your levels lower and now realise that medical intervention is necessary but know that you need to eat a balanced diet not a loaded one of anything

So wishing you well...
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Thank you, that's much appreciated.
 
@scottie1 - I find if I am going to an important appointment where I have a lot to say, or achieve, when it comes to the moment I can forget stuff. Because of that now, I always make notes and/or a list of what needs to be achieved or challenged, or important points of my arguement. That way if I have a brain freeze, I can get myself back on track. I'm quite open about my notes or list and always just take a moment before leaving to ensure I have covered everything. If you feel uncomfortable with that, you could ask your husband to "manage" the list to ensure you get through it all.

Appointments are routinely 10 minutes, but I have to say, once I get in there, I am more concerned about my business of the day, than the clock. Please don't worry about the clock. You've waiter longer than enough for this appointment, so just make sure you get your money's worth.

Good luck. I bet there will be lots of fingers crossed for you at the appointed hour.
 
BG down to 16.1, 2 hours post food. That's 8.0 down from this morning. But still not good enough.

It just goes to show that if you eat the right things you will get the better results.
 
scottie1 said:
BG down to 16.1, 2 hours post food. That's 8.0 down from this morning. But still not good enough.

It just goes to show that if you eat the right things you will get the better results.
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Good luck with the doc's this morning ::)). (((((Hugs)))))
 
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