shirley1958
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Blood sugars are very high 18.6 need help
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Type 2 High blood
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archersuz
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Hi Shirley,
Do you mean your blood sugars are always this high? Or are unusually high right now? I'm tagging @daisy1 who will give you some useful advice, but if you are feeling unwell then please please phone an out of hours GP, go to A&E or phone NHS 111
kitedoc
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Hi @shirley1958, Have you contacted your doctor or DSN?
When was this BSL reading? First time in the morning? before a meal, or how long after a meal?
What did you last eat before this test result?
And is this the only high reading you have had recently?
Was there anything on the finger you used for testing that could have had glucose in it?
Are you on any medications for diabetes? Any new treatment/medications of any sort prescribed for you recently?
Do you have a 'flu, cough. cold at present or any tooth trouble?
Sorry about the questions but their answers can help narrow down the possibilities, but speaking with your doctor/dsn is important so that they, who know you best, can advise you.
When was this BSL reading? First time in the morning? before a meal, or how long after a meal?
What did you last eat before this test result?
And is this the only high reading you have had recently?
Was there anything on the finger you used for testing that could have had glucose in it?
Are you on any medications for diabetes? Any new treatment/medications of any sort prescribed for you recently?
Do you have a 'flu, cough. cold at present or any tooth trouble?
Sorry about the questions but their answers can help narrow down the possibilities, but speaking with your doctor/dsn is important so that they, who know you best, can advise you.
