Diabetes readings

[Laurenlady1]

Hello sorry too bug anyone but when a diabetes meter reading goes too 17 . 6 is that dangerous ?

 

[mo1905]

Not dangerous for a one off reading. Yes, it's high. If you maintain these readings over a period of a few days, talk to your nurse or doctor. When did you get this reading ? Had you eaten an especially high carb meal or something ?


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[mrman]

Hi not sure what meds if any u r on but 17 is very high. Would be dangerous at this level consistently but the odd one like this not too bad. Also would be dangerous if accompanied by high ketone levels which usually has the symptoms of pear drop taste in mouth, excessive thirst hard to quench, excessive urination and weight loss.

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[Laurenlady1]

well I had a mcdonalds earlier but i have been having high readings for the last few days

 

[mrman]

What meds r u on?

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[Laurenlady1]

Meterformin twice a day but also heart tablets

 

[mrman]

I would advise u too see your dsn if u have one or ur gp asap. Have your readings with u as I think your meds may need looking at to get your levels down. What are they like in the morning after fasting overnight?

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[Laurenlady1]

I dont i never really test them in the morning but these last few days they have been high

 

[mrman]

Really need to get some morning readings to give a better picture, either way see a pro to discuss meds and diet, mcdonalds are very high in carbs


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[Laurenlady1]

Well it has went down too 13

 

[mrman]

Goin the right way

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[Laurenlady1]

Thanks for all your help X

 

[mrman]

No problem

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