Extremely high Glucose level

[Gjohnson23]

Gina Johnson
Hi im t1 and been experiancing very high glucose levels yesterdays highest ever at 21.5 i got it down to 11 thrn it went bk up to 16 this morning befire eating its 17 what do u suggest i do insulin and food wise i have both long and short acting x

 

[tim2000s]

Hi @Gjohnson23 - welcome to the forum. First question, are you ill or going down with something? That's always the first place to start. Secondly, do you know about carb counting and insulin adjustment?

 

[shivles]

Your diabetes support nurse is the best person to ask, they will know your history and doses

 

[CathP]

Have you changed both insulin cartridges, in case the insulin has gone off? Are corrections working?

 

[Stephen1972]

Gina Johnson
Hi im t1 and been experiancing very high glucose levels yesterdays highest ever at 21.5 i got it down to 11 thrn it went bk up to 16 this morning befire eating its 17 what do u suggest i do insulin and food wise i have both long and short acting x

Always make sure you push out approx. 2 units of insulin before you inject. I was told that sometimes the needle will become blocked if you use it more than once and can inhibit the effect of the insulin. Also ensure you take your insulin at the correct times. Base insulin takes 24hrs to take effect.

 

[himtoo]

Hi @Gjohnson23
welcome to the forum.
if bloods are remaining high -- as suggested first place to look is a cold or infection.
sickday rules link here http://www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/leaflets/SickDayRulesForType1.asp



Are you in touch with your Diabetic specialist nurse for back up ??

 

[Banktramp]

I had the flu jab the other day I felt proper hyper a day or two later and tested and it was 33.4

 

[Lea_S]

I hit 30.

 

[mojo_101]

Your diabetes support nurse is the best person to ask, they will know your history and doses

You can't always get hold of them quickly, ours is a we will call you back tomorrow service. At least read the sick day rules and give any corrections time to act, then consider a&e if you are very high (again sick day rules give the approach) good luck! And come back with the outcome so we don't worry

 

[novorapidboi26]

What insulin's are you using?

Are you able to accurately adjust the basal and bolus insulin's?