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To see what the foods do test before eating and again 2 hrs later. It’ll show you much more useful information than 4 random readings will.
Just saw this wasn’t answered. Typically if we get ill or infections, or stressed, or tired it can raise blood sugars til we’re well again.would this impact the diabetes if I did get a cold/flu or pick up germs??
Hello Jackie, would you mind filling in your profile with what type of diabetic you are, and the meds you are on please, so we can tailor our responses to your situation.This question has carried over from a topic I started yesterday which was very helpful “confused” was the topic header.
I’m now in need of some more advice as I don’t have anyone until I see the GP on Wednesday. The hospital signed me back to him so feel I can’t phone the DN or DSN at the hospital on Monday!!
Ok 2 days of not taking my insulin, started off ok with levels of yesterday 8.2, 10.1, 8.4 then bedtime last night 12.4
Today 8.9, 8.4, 12.4. But 2 hours after lunch they shot up to 18.0. All I had was a couple of sausages and hot dog rolls!
Advice needed please. Do I carry on without the insulin until I see the GP on Wednesday or do I start it again in the morning thinking that yes what ever happens I will need insulin or tablets or both?? Which is better insulin and metformin or just a high dose of metformin then possibly gliclazide or insulin again. Do I try the tablets on there own?
This question has carried over from a topic I started yesterday which was very helpful “confused” was the topic header.
I’m now in need of some more advice as I don’t have anyone until I see the GP on Wednesday. The hospital signed me back to him so feel I can’t phone the DN or DSN at the hospital on Monday!!
Ok 2 days of not taking my insulin, started off ok with levels of yesterday 8.2, 10.1, 8.4 then bedtime last night 12.4
Today 8.9, 8.4, 12.4. But 2 hours after lunch they shot up to 18.0. All I had was a couple of sausages and hot dog rolls!
Advice needed please. Do I carry on without the insulin until I see the GP on Wednesday or do I start it again in the morning thinking that yes what ever happens I will need insulin or tablets or both?? Which is better insulin and metformin or just a high dose of metformin then possibly gliclazide or insulin again. Do I try the tablets on there own?
We really can't advise you on taking medication.What about the other readings, they are still a bit high? should I continue with no insulin or start it again in the morning?
Not at all a forgone conclusion yet.
As bulkbiker says, the rolls would have sent mine skywards too! I don’t eat any breads at all. And possibly the sausages. Richmond’s send mine right up as I realised after I ate them they are only about 57% meat and goodness knows what carby fillers in them. Pick good meaty ones and you’ll be fine.
As far as the other readings go it depends what you were eating how much is down to the foods and how much you can bring it down given a bit of time
We can’t tell you what to do about your insulin but maybe if you decide to stay off the insulin - and. so long as you’re watching bloods very closely - consider using these few days before returning to the dr to see what you can achieve and test foods to learn what effects they have. You might surprise yourself. Obviously if the bloods get out of control or the ketones go up you’ll have to rethink and get some help or restart the insulin.
Have you done much reading about eating low carb or keto? We can give you some good resources to get you started
To see what the foods do test before eating and again 2 hrs later. It’ll show you much more useful information than 4 random readings will.
Tested bloods before evening meal and 12.4.As others have said, the hot dog rolls were high in carbs. Have your sugars come down again now?
So the good news is you still have some insulin working naturally. That is still higher than It should be though.Tested bloods before evening meal and 12.4.
As others have said, the hot dog rolls were high in carbs. Have your sugars come down again now?
So the good news is you still have some insulin working naturally. That is still higher than It should be though.
We can't say. I still have some insulin working but I need injected insulin anyway.Sorry if sounding a bit naive but if I have some insulin working naturally do I really need to inject more?? (Usually 19 units of humulin m3 daily
Jackie, you really need to call 111 for medical advice as people cannot tell you what meds you should or should not take during a very unstable presentation. Please get medical advice as soon as you can - 111 is a good start.
You are in it for the long haul so try to relax a little and take it slow.
Some people need injected insulin because they do not make enough. Some people make a lot but their body cannot use it.
We cannot advise on dosing, so you need to speak to a medic.
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