Dehydration

AshrafUM920 · Jul 19, 2020

Hi,
My numbers have come down and into the single digits, but I have still got the tiredness and feeling exhausted very easily - already had my vitD and b12 checked I have been drinking a lot but I think maybe I’m feeling like this is due to dehydration because my numbers are better and for example, I can be 5.4 and I could still be tired and slow at work I’m probably going to ask my dr to do more checks on why I’m feeling like this. But my numbers are down and no longer high anymore which is good just need to get the other things sorted now.

DCUKMod · Jul 19, 2020

UsmanMo96 said:
Hi,
My numbers have come down and into the single digits, but I have still got the tiredness and feeling exhausted very easily - already had my vitD and b12 checked I have been drinking a lot but I think maybe I’m feeling like this is due to dehydration because my numbers are better and for example, I can be 5.4 and I could still be tired and slow at work I’m probably going to ask my dr to do more checks on why I’m feeling like this. But my numbers are down and no longer high anymore which is good just need to get the other things sorted now.

Hi there - From memory, I recall you were running quite high for some time. My feeling would be that on that basis, whilst it's wonderful your numbers are in a better place, it could take your body a little while longer to recover from the assault it has had with the high numbers.

Of course, I'm not suggesting you ignore the fatigue, and it would certainly be hard to argue against things being checked. Better safe than sorry, but all that's a discussion you need to have with your Doc.

How did you manage to get the numbers down eventually?

AshrafUM920 · Jul 19, 2020

DCUKMod said:
Hi there - From memory, I recall you were running quite high for some time. My feeling would be that on that basis, whilst it's wonderful your numbers are in a better place, it could take your body a little while longer to recover from the assault it has had with the high numbers.

Of course, I'm not suggesting you ignore the fatigue, and it would certainly be hard to argue against things being checked. Better safe than sorry, but all that's a discussion you need to have with your Doc.

How did you manage to get the numbers down eventually?

I cut out the juices and the everything that I know will make me rise, I continue to use my insulin and I just saw my numbers come down also, I am fasting too, no snacks - plenty of water, I'm happy to see the single digits but I still have the tiredness and fatigue but I dont sleep very well at all.. I hope that's not a factor to why I'm feeling like this.. I will see if things change but I'm worried if it's my bad sleep pattern that I won't get better since thats a long term issue I have been dealing with.. my gp can't even help me with that issue.

Brunneria · Jul 19, 2020

Congratulations on getting those numbers down! That is a huge step, and I remember how stressed and worried you were with all those HI readings.
It has taken a while, but your patience has paid off.

Are you still on the fixed doses of insulin?
If so, you may need to watch for hypos, as the reduction in carbs continues to pay off.

I hope your doc is pleased about the reduction in your high numbers.

AshrafUM920 · Jul 19, 2020

Brunneria said:
Congratulations on getting those numbers down! That is a huge step, and I remember how stressed and worried you were with all those HI readings.
It has taken a while, but your patience has paid off.

Are you still on the fixed doses of insulin?
If so, you may need to watch for hypos, as the reduction in carbs continues to pay off.

I hope your doc is pleased about the reduction in your high numbers.

Thank you

Yes I am still on Novorapid 10 units and Lantus 10, I'm hoping my tiredness and exhaustion goes away too, although I do need to get my sleep better I think I'm sleeping less or not enough or maybe its probably something else causing me the fatigue and exhaustion

xfieldok · Jul 19, 2020

I am so pleased your numbers are coming down, you have done really well. I agree with above comments, hydration is importmant. Yes, sleep can be an issue. As time goes on, and your body gets used to it, you may find that fatigue goes away. Hang in there, you are doing great.

AshrafUM920 · Jul 19, 2020

xfieldok said:
I am so pleased your numbers are coming down, you have done really well. I agree with above comments, hydration is importmant. Yes, sleep can be an issue. As time goes on, and your body gets used to it, you may find that fatigue goes away. Hang in there, you are doing great.

I really do hope so, it has had a effect on me seeing good numbers and feeling the same but I shall continue & hope for the best.

Brunneria · Jul 19, 2020

If you have switched to low carb (or very low carb), then you may find this link interesting, so that you don’t make any ‘newbie mistakes’. Sometimes tiredness can be a sign that you need to tweak your food intake a little, or add more salt, and so on.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-most-common-low-carb-mistakes#section6
Hope that helps

AshrafUM920 · Jul 20, 2020

Brunneria said:
If you have switched to low carb (or very low carb), then you may find this link interesting, so that you don’t make any ‘newbie mistakes’. Sometimes tiredness can be a sign that you need to tweak your food intake a little, or add more salt, and so on.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-most-common-low-carb-mistakes#section6
Hope that helps

Hey, I have had a read, I will get some salted nuts and chew on a few to get my levels up or maybe get a supplement

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