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This past couple of weeks I've been getting wide variations in my BS reading, sometimes low but often high my diet hasn't changed but I'm getting a lot of fuzzy head at the moment and I'm not sleeping well which is the norm for me anyway, but now it's much worse, plus my energy is slumping very quickly, so frustrating as I have so much to do with sorting and packing.

We're moving house in a few weeks time from Scotland back to Cheshire, we all know moving is a stressful time and I was wondering if this could be the cause, what do you think? not had this problem before unless I've been ill with a cold or something like that, I don't want to off balance my diabetes now when I've worked so hard to keep it under control, any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
 
Hi,

Stress can be known to make BG's fluctuate.

You could also be harbouring an bout of sickness like a virus or a cold which tends to be a warning sign for some that your due to be ill!

Also if you are moving i would think your maybe packing alot and running around to sort all that moving entails, so could be that strenuous exercise can push your BG up as your liver will 'dump glucose' to give you immediate fuel for the exercise your doing, aswell as occasionally causing you to go low.

It can be hard to pinpoint fluctuations sometimes.

It could also be that maybe your meds (says oral on your profile) may need tweaking a little.

Keep working hard, and keep a close eye on your BG's. If your concerned talk to your diabetes specialist for some advice on maybe altering you medication a little if possible until your settled and into a good routine when you've moved house.
 
Hi Swift!

I moved at the end of March last year and my BG was the highest it's ever been - I'm sure it was the stress that did it.

Try to be kind to yourself - eat as well as possible (often difficult when the easiest thing would be to grab a sandwich!) and try to make a little 'relax' time at the end of each day. Don't be afraid, either, to delegate the work - I paid a team of cleaners to come in and clean the old house, rather than do it myself, and I did the same with the new one before I moved in. That was easy 'cos it was empty!

Talk to your HCP if things seem to be getting too bad, but do bear in mind there is an end to this tunnel. One day you'll be moved in to your new place and settled - even though, if you're anything like me, you'll still be unpacking boxes 14 months later. I still haven't found my mobile phone handbook :lol:

Good luck!

Viv 8)
 
Excellent explianation I never thought about the additional exercise/energy I'm using at the moment having an affect on BS levels, see I'm still learning :roll: thank you for that I'll adjust accordingly but I've not done that before, but what you've said makes perfect sense to me :D

Thanks ClaireG and Viv for your good wishes I need them at the moment :lol:
 
Swift,

Stress can definitely play havoc with diabetes control and could explain why you are having restless nights. I remember last time we moved home my stress levels were through the roof and didn't settle down until we were settled in, decorated and got the garden tidy!.....if at all unsure then I suggest you discuss this matter with your gp.

Nigel
 
Thanks Nigel, I need to see GP before I move so I will have a chat with him and yes you're correct it's not easy moving house especial from one part of the country to another...logistically it's a nightmare but we have a good removal company and they are doing there best to make it easier...bless :D
 
swift said:
logistically it's a nightmare but we have a good removal company and they are doing there best to make it easier...bless :D
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That's where I went wrong, I rented a van and did the removal myself with the help of my brother... :lol:

Nigel
 
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