Firstly, I'd like to say hiya to all the members of this informative platform on topics that, to me at times, seem to border on the mystical black arts.
Earlier last year (Feb) l was rushed to hospital with DKA. Having lost 24Kgs over a 9 day stay (120 down to 96Kgs), l was diagnosed with T1D and given 50/50 Nova mix pens and Metformin (3,000) a day.
Subsequent testing in June revealed l wasT2D. My treatment for T2D was Metfomin 1000 twice a day. My reaction to this medication was severe prolonged bouts of diarrhoea. That being said my average morning and evening BG readings was about 5.2 with very little variation throughout the day.
Because of my problems with Metformin, 3 weeks ago my Diabetes Consultant put me on Victoza plus 1x500 Metformin in the mornings. Since this change my tummy's settled down and I've not had any documented side effects associated with Victoza . HOWEVER, my BG readings have gone haywire; mornings ranging from 4.9 to 10.4 and my evenings 8.6 to 13.9!! Scary stuff indeed!!
My two hour post prandial BG reading is getting worse, anything from 10 up to 13.9 and it takes 5/6 hours before my BG comes down to anywhere near my pre- meal BG reading. My eating habits haven't changed (l believe I'm eating healthier now than pre diabetic diagnosis).
I am so very sorry of the length of this missive but does anyone have any ideas of what l should do? I am very confused and worried right now.
Thanks
Earlier last year (Feb) l was rushed to hospital with DKA. Having lost 24Kgs over a 9 day stay (120 down to 96Kgs), l was diagnosed with T1D and given 50/50 Nova mix pens and Metformin (3,000) a day.
Subsequent testing in June revealed l wasT2D. My treatment for T2D was Metfomin 1000 twice a day. My reaction to this medication was severe prolonged bouts of diarrhoea. That being said my average morning and evening BG readings was about 5.2 with very little variation throughout the day.
Because of my problems with Metformin, 3 weeks ago my Diabetes Consultant put me on Victoza plus 1x500 Metformin in the mornings. Since this change my tummy's settled down and I've not had any documented side effects associated with Victoza . HOWEVER, my BG readings have gone haywire; mornings ranging from 4.9 to 10.4 and my evenings 8.6 to 13.9!! Scary stuff indeed!!
My two hour post prandial BG reading is getting worse, anything from 10 up to 13.9 and it takes 5/6 hours before my BG comes down to anywhere near my pre- meal BG reading. My eating habits haven't changed (l believe I'm eating healthier now than pre diabetic diagnosis).
I am so very sorry of the length of this missive but does anyone have any ideas of what l should do? I am very confused and worried right now.
Thanks