Type 2 Help & Advice

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

Missed dose
Sorry I meant to add I also take 26 units of Humulin 3 before evening meal
Shirley

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

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

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