I’m prediabetes stage2

[Neil60]

I test my blood, it goes from borderline to high and sometimes dangerous. Can anyone tell me when it’s that dangerous how to lower it, I have passed out 3 times

 

[KennyA]

Hi Neil60 and welcome to the forums.

When you say "borderline to high and sometimes dangerous" what are the figures you're actually getting? I'm assuming you're using a fingerprick glucometer, is that right?

When you've "passed out" - what's happened? Did you go to hospital?

It would also help a bit in replying to know how long you've had T2, what your last few HbA1c readings have been, and (importantly) whether you're on any medication and if so what.

 

[Rachox]

Hi @Neil60 and welcome to the forum. I agree with @KennyA with the info we need to try and help you, but could you also tell us what you eat in a typical day please?

 

[KennyA]

By the way - what is "pre-diabetes stage 2"? never heard of this.

 

[Neil60]

Hi Neil60 and welcome to the forums.

When you say "borderline to high and sometimes dangerous" what are the figures you're actually getting? I'm assuming you're using a fingerprick glucometer, is that right?

When you've "passed out" - what's happened? Did you go to hospital?

It would also help a bit in replying to know how long you've had T2, what your last few HbA1c readings have been, and (importantly) whether you're on any medication and if so what.

Hello KennyA thank you for replying. I use blood glucose meter my readings are 11.2 mmmol/L 9.8 mol/L 15.8 mol/L. I just pass out I then pick myself up and carry on, no hospital visit. I’ve been T2 for 2years or so. I’m on no medication or diet.

 

[Neil60]

Hi @Neil60 and welcome to the forum. I agree with @KennyA with the info we need to try and help you, but could you also tell us what you eat in a typical day please?

Hello Rachox ive answered KennyA but here is a copy.
Hello KennyA thank you for replying. I use blood glucose meter my readings are 11.2 mmmol/L 9.8 mol/L 15.8 mol/L. I just pass out I then pick myself up and carry on, no hospital visit. I’ve been T2 for 2years or so. I’m on no medication or diet.

 

[HSSS]

Hello Rachox ive answered KennyA but here is a copy.
Hello KennyA thank you for replying. I use blood glucose meter my readings are 11.2 mmmol/L 9.8 mol/L 15.8 mol/L. I just pass out I then pick myself up and carry on, no hospital visit. I’ve been T2 for 2years or so. I’m on no medication or die.

Are the test strips in date? And when have these readings been taken in relation to food and what was that food? Whilst 15.8 is too high I’m not sure I’d label it dangerous on its own with no other symptoms. Taken within a hour or two of high carb meals I’m sure many of us would see similar. Nor have I heard of that sort of level causing people to pass out (I assume you mean actually unconscious) or stage two prediabetes - do you mean type 2 diabetes perhaps?

btw everyone looking at the thread can see all the posts so no need to duplicate the same replies to multiple people. You can ”address” the reply by “tagging” to person concerned by typing an @ followed by their username If you want. That creates a link to them Like this @Neil60

 

[Rachox]

I use blood glucose meter my readings are 11.2 mmmol/L 9.8 mol/L 15.8 mol/L

What is your diet like @Neil60 , you may be able to reduce those readings by tweaking your diet.

 

[Neil60]

What is your diet like @Neil60 , you may be able to reduce those readings by tweaking your diet.

@Rachox: I’m not on any type of diet I’m preDiabetes

 

[KennyA]

Hello KennyA thank you for replying. I use blood glucose meter my readings are 11.2 mmmol/L 9.8 mol/L 15.8 mol/L. I just pass out I then pick myself up and carry on, no hospital visit. I’ve been T2 for 2years or so. I’m on no medication or die.

Neil

Those are high BG readings, but I'm not sure if I'd describe any of them as "borderline" or dangerous" in themselves. I'm pretty sure if I ate a few things I no longer eat I could get to those levels soon after eating. A small amount of pastry would take me to 13 or 14 pretty quickly. I can see a mid 9s half an hour after a small latte. BTW, you'll probably see the absolute peak BG somewhere in the first hour or so after eating. Depends when you're testing.

I don't know of anyone "passing out" from those sorts of levels, doesn't mean it doesn't happen. If your blood glucose was very low, on the other hand, the passing out might be more expected.

Not everything is diabetes related, so it's entirely possible that the passing out isn't anything to do with your T2. We can't diagnose on here, so I'd urge you to get an appointment with your GP (yes I know) as soon as possible.

 

[Neil60]

Neil

Those are high BG readings, but I'm not sure if I'd describe any of them as "borderline" or dangerous" in themselves. I'm pretty sure if I ate a few things I no longer eat I could get to those levels soon after eating. A small amount of pastry would take me to 13 or 14 pretty quickly. I can see a mid 9s half an hour after a small latte. BTW, you'll probably see the absolute peak BG somewhere in the first hour or so after eating. Depends when you're testing.

I don't know of anyone "passing out" from those sorts of levels, doesn't mean it doesn't happen. If your blood glucose was very low, on the other hand, the passing out might be more expected.

Not everything is diabetes related, so it's entirely possible that the passing out isn't anything to do with your T2. We can't diagnose on here, so I'd urge you to get an appointment with your GP (yes I know) as soon as possible.

@KennyA hope this how it works. I have made an appointment with doctor, that’s a worry then!

 

[KennyA]

@KennyA hope this how it works. I have made an appointment with doctor, that’s a worry then!

Neil - in due course, if you want to get your BG levels down, there are things you can try that many of us have had success with. Basically it's reducing your carbohydrate intake, which is digested to glucose, and has the biggest impact on your BG levels.

Best of luck. You might read around a bit on the forums, and please ask as many questions as you want.

 

[Rachox]

I’m confused, a couple of posts back you said:

I’ve been T2 for 2years or so.

Then you said:

I’m not on any type of diet I’m preDiabetes

I think you need to clarify with your GP what your test results say, are you pre diabetic or type 2? You will then know what you are dealing with and can medicate and/or modify your lifestyle appropriately.

 

[Antje77]

Would you mind explaining what you mean by 'passing out'?
Is it the type of going unconscious while standing up, dropping to the floor without warning?
Or do you mean the irresistible urge to sleep, especially after high carb meals?

High blood glucose (like in the 15's you mention) cause me to be very sleepy, but not passing out as in suddenly losing consciousness.

If you're actually passing out without warning, please seek medical help urgently, and do not drive.

 

[RandomTest]

@Neil60 I was pre-diabetic (43 mmol/mol) and found myself becoming very sleepy and dozing off after every meal.
I found it beneficial to go for a 20 minute walk after every main meal, it stopped me feeling so sleepy and I don't fall asleep so much in the daytime.
I wouldn't describe it as passing out though.
If you are unable to stop yourself going to sleep you really need to get that checked with your GP.

 

[LittleGreyCat]

@Rachox: I’m not on any type of diet I’m preDiabetes

I think the question "What is your diet" is "What do you eat (or not eat)"
It is not necessarily a deliberate change in what you eat, or something like Weight Watchers.
Just giving us an idea of what you normally eat so we can try and offer positive comments.

For example, do you eat breakfast?
If so, what do you usually have?