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shirl1946

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Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi Everyone
I am at a loss at what to do.
I was diagnosed in 2006 and have been on Insulin for over a year
My blood sugars reading are really unstable at the moment
Today my fasting was 7.6 I was happy with that as this week they have been 9s 10s 11s
I take 37 units of Humulin 3 before breakfast before lunch it was 20.2 2 hours after a light lunch was 20.0
before evening meal which was soup and a bun it was 25.7 took it 1 hour after eating it had dropped to 22.1 have just taken it again and it rising its 24.8. I feel really tired and shaky.
I am a 70 yrs old woman and disabled
any feed back would be appreciated
Thanks
Shirley
 
Sounds. Like you need to a) change the foods you are eating or quantity or
B) up the insulin or
C) go on to basal bolus?

What have you ate yesterday? How long have you had the high readings?
 
Thanks for your reply Donnelly
My blood sugars have been high for some time doctor keeps upping my insulin
but maybe you are right and I need to change my diet, I have a couple of slices of bread per day
and a small portion of potatoes a couple of times a week, have lots of veg and protein
I am naughty though I do admit to having a few crisps (not a full bag) but I don't eat sweet stuff
I will try and see my GP tomorrow.. will keep you posted
thanks again
Shirley
 
If the readings have just become that high today could you have a dodgy insulin pen/vial? Have you tried changing it?

If you have I would also say you maybe need to look at what you're eating,

if it gets any higher I would go to a&e

Hope you feel ok
 
Mrsass said:
If the readings have just become that high today could you have a dodgy insulin pen/vial? Have you tried changing it?

If you have I would also say you maybe need to look at what you're eating,

if it gets any higher I would go to a&e

Hope you feel ok
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Thank you for your reply Mrsass
I will phone my diabetic doctor today, maybe I need to look at my carb intake
my BS reading finally dropped to 17.8 before bed
Thanks again
Shirley
 
shirl1946 said:
Thank you for your reply Mrsass
I will phone my diabetic doctor today, maybe I need to look at my carb intake
my BS reading finally dropped to 17.8 before bed
Thanks again
Shirley
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How have your readings been today Shirley? Fingers crossed you had a better day X
 
Mrsass said:
How have your readings been today Shirley? Fingers crossed you had a better day X
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I saw the diabetic doctor he has put my insulin up to 40 units before breakfast and 26 units before evening meal, he says he doesnt think I am on the right dose but he needs to do it slowly and just 3 units at a time incase the morning one takes me too low
he is going to ring me on Thursday to see how its going, todays readings have been a little lower fasting was 6.6 really happy with that... before lunch 15.5... and before evening meal 15.1 I have had a salmon steak and veg so see what my 2 hour reading is
Thanks for your reply x
 
Glad they are starting to come down, it can be frustrating that they aren't a lot lower straight away but stick with it a little at a time and you'll soon be there :) xx
 
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