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High Reading - help!

Catlady19

Catlady19

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Type of diabetes
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Tablets (oral)
Hi all, just got my new bood meter in the post:) and did a reading, it was 10.3. This was about 1 hour after food and I have a really bad cold.:hungover: Am I correct in thinking that being ill can make your readings higher?

Also, this is my third cold since September, has anyone experienced this in their first few weeks and should I / can I take some multi vitamins and zinc?
 
Yes - when you are ill your blood glucose meter readings can increase.

You should enquire with your GP about the flu jab - diabetics can receive one if they wish.

I would just say that your immune system is low if you have caught 3 colds in a month.

I would talk to your GP/Diabetic Clinic about vitamin supplements ;)

Hope this helps :)
 
Oh and you should take a meter test when you wake, before food and 2 hours after food ;)
 
Do you have friends or work colleges that have colds .. You could just be picking up colds from them. Stress can cause you to pick up bugs easer ... Yes a virus will cause a higher sugar reading
 
Enclave, I work in a school and have 2 children of my own, no hope of avoiding bugs! LOL.

Msprim, I have already had flu jab! Have diabetes appointment in a couple of weeks so will bring it up.

Thanks.x
 
Catlady19 said:
Enclave, I work in a school and have 2 children of my own, no hope of avoiding bugs! LOL.

Msprim, I have already had flu jab! Have diabetes appointment in a couple of weeks so will bring it up.

Thanks.x
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I expect that's it .. Your little students have brought in a new strain of virus..
 
Enclave said:
I expect that's it .. Your little students have brought in a new strain of virus..
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Yes, little darlings!
Did another test 2 hrs after dinner (stuffed peppers that my lovely hubby made) and right down to 5.7. ;)
 
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