- Messages
- 39
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
Hi
I am type 1 for 21 years and a pumper for 5 years. I also have Gastroparesis, Autonomic & Peripheral Neuropathy and CFS.
I was diagnosed with Gastroenteritis 10 days ago. Received treatment at hospital for rehydration and to bring bloods back up (could not keep anything down so was constantly hypo) and started to recover well with regards to symptoms and regaining appetite. Have been checking ketones and thankfully readings are 0
Have been taking it easy food wise, sticking to plain / bland food as not to upset stomach further.
However, I am having to use a 50% basal to keep my blood sugars from dropping, and even then, having to suspend pump and take hypo treatment to stay above 4.
It has been 10 days now. How long do I give this balancing act before I question whether there is something else wrong. I have a niggling feeling that I am having trouble digesting / absorbing carbs, and other nutrients by the way my stools have been (even before the Gastroenteritis) and feel like there could be something wrong with my pancreas / enzymes.
Hoping this is just a side effect from a very nasty bout of Gastroenteritis but looking for any advice, does this sound normal? What would you do in this situation. My pump clinic are aware of what is going on and say the reduced basal should help but I cany help but worry
I live alone and have always managed pretty well with my diabetes although it is a struggle. Spent the last week with my parents as couldn't cope, and now for the first time in ages I feel frightened by my diabetes.
Apologies for the long post, and thank you in advance for any help
Diane
I am type 1 for 21 years and a pumper for 5 years. I also have Gastroparesis, Autonomic & Peripheral Neuropathy and CFS.
I was diagnosed with Gastroenteritis 10 days ago. Received treatment at hospital for rehydration and to bring bloods back up (could not keep anything down so was constantly hypo) and started to recover well with regards to symptoms and regaining appetite. Have been checking ketones and thankfully readings are 0
Have been taking it easy food wise, sticking to plain / bland food as not to upset stomach further.
However, I am having to use a 50% basal to keep my blood sugars from dropping, and even then, having to suspend pump and take hypo treatment to stay above 4.
It has been 10 days now. How long do I give this balancing act before I question whether there is something else wrong. I have a niggling feeling that I am having trouble digesting / absorbing carbs, and other nutrients by the way my stools have been (even before the Gastroenteritis) and feel like there could be something wrong with my pancreas / enzymes.
Hoping this is just a side effect from a very nasty bout of Gastroenteritis but looking for any advice, does this sound normal? What would you do in this situation. My pump clinic are aware of what is going on and say the reduced basal should help but I cany help but worry
I live alone and have always managed pretty well with my diabetes although it is a struggle. Spent the last week with my parents as couldn't cope, and now for the first time in ages I feel frightened by my diabetes.
Apologies for the long post, and thank you in advance for any help
Diane