Feeling ill and wondering why?

[kristeen]

I have been unable to reach my Diabetes Practitioner, so need some help please? You have all helped me so much before.
I am on Metformin and injecting insulin twice a day. My sugars are slowly coming down after many months of being high and out of control, and I am losing weight gradually on a Slimming World type diet. I should be pleased, but am feeling so ill. I have had two episodes of almost fainting and feeling shaky and sweaty, and I tested at the time and my sugars were lowish, but not abnormally so, about 7/8. I am quite worried that I am doing something wrong, and wondered why I don't feel well? I actually felt better when my sugars were high! Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

 

[Hobs]

All too often, if someone has been high for a considerable length of time, the lowering of blood glucose sort of shocks the system and acts the same as if a genuine hypo was about to grip you. I had the same and after a while it all leveled out and I started to feel less squiffy.
7 to 8 is approaching 'normal' so stick with it and if you still feel worried go and see your GP because we are not trained experts ... good luck.

 

[Dusk71]

I've had similar today kristeen.. My metformin has been increased this week...Usually my bs is around 7-9 . About an hour ago i started feeling shaky sweaty et. So tested. My bloods are 6.3. Obviously not low, but my body is apparently adjusting to new levels...


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