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Type 2 Insulin Escape

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After injecting Lantus last night the top of the orange part of my Autoshield BD needle had a bit of insulin on it and I went to bed worrying with this knowledge.

This morning, testing two fingers, 9.0 and 8.8 ..... a way above my usual readings.

Do I assume I have no breakfast and take pills on an empty stomach?
 
Maybe eat a small zero carb breakfast to take your pills with, like a couple of fried eggs. That will not raise you any further. Freaking out and worrying can also raise your blood sugar.
 
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Maybe eat a small zero carb breakfast to take your pills with, like a couple of fried eggs. That will not raise you any further. Freaking out and worrying can also raise your blood sugar.
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Thanks Chalup, presumably since it's a basal insulin then I am going to have problems all day until the next dosage. Could I take say a couple of units now?

PS I only have a small carton of Greek yoghurt. Meant to buy eggs yesterday.
 
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I'm confused what you think the issue is. Do you think the issue is that you didn't manage to take your full dose on board from the injection or something else? Are you suggesting you don't eat because your numbers are higher than usual?

Which tablets are you talking about because I think Metformin on an empty stomach can have some unwanted impact.

Just trying to make your query a bit clearer for anyone wanting to comment meaningfully.
 
I cannot advise anything about insulin as I do not take it. You are type 2 however and if you are running high then avoiding carbs is common sense to me. I also agree that you have not said what pills you are taking. I assumed you were not supposed to take them on an empty stomach from what you wrote.
 
asparagusp said:
Thanks Chalup, presumably since it's a basal insulin then I am going to have problems all day until the next dosage. Could I take say a couple of units now?

PS I only have a small carton of Greek yoghurt. Meant to buy eggs yesterday.
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I think your best bet is to call whichever professional advises you on your diabetes/insulin regimes.
 
I don't think I had my full dose last night and the fasting level was unusually high as is the following one.

I am on Gliclazide, Metformin, Carbimacole and Levothyroxine. The Metformin for 15 years with no stomach problems from the onset of starting it.

All my food here at the moment has some carbohydrates in them.

Thanks Breathe
 
I have sent an email to the nurse. I also rang the nurse and she;s on another call and will ring me back. I have taken the Gliclazide and thyroid medication, not the Metformin.
 
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asparagusp said:
After injecting Lantus last night the top of the orange part of my Autoshield BD needle had a bit of insulin on it and I went to bed worrying with this knowledge.
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Not familiar with the Autoshield, but it's quite normal to have a small residue of insulin on the tip of the needle after withdrawal.
 
I had similar problems with autoshield needles only used them because it's what they used in hospital. Dsn have samples of others to try not using BD ultra with no problems. Think the autoshield is designed for safety when injecting others.
 
Many thanks co101 I wanted them as I didn't want to see the needle! The insert image isn't working at the moment so I will post a link to the image instead. - https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Autoshield+BD&safe=strict&biw=430&bih=238&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwicoPnyqvPPAhWpCsAKHW4NCTkQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=wQilKdvSid43LM: It wasn't the needle tip that was wet but the opposite end of the orange rubber.

The nurse rang me back just now and she says eat something as the Gliclazide I have taken will possibly cause a hypo. Also take the Metformin. I have taken another reading straight after the call, 8.9 ..... No additional small dose of Lantus is needed which surprised me.
 
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So I tested again two hours after, without eating, and the reading was up to 9.6 but I lost the top of the lancet so just pricked myself with an old needle. Sod this. Late breakfast with the two Metformin pills - heaven!
 
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I take Lantus for my basil insulin and I wouldn't worry if you think you took a couple of units less. You may be running higher than normal for the day but that sometimes happens. I wouldn't worry about it unless it happens like every night. This is the thing about diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) your blood sugars are not going to be perfect all the time regardless of how well you manage the condition.

I would just relax, enjoy your day - and not worry about it.
 
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I have sent an email to the nurse. I also rang the nurse and she;s on another call and will ring me back. I have taken the Gliclazide and thyroid medication, not the Metformin.
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Hi asparagusp, I just happened to come across this thread and though I would comment on your problem. From my own experience the biggest culprit of raised blood sugar is stress, worries and bad news and unfortunately it is beyond our control. Try not to worry too much. Metformin should help to lower blood glucose so do not stop it unless advised by GP/nurse.
 
Keesha thanks. I don't know if I was that worried but certainly it's been an odd day. I didn't want to take Metformin on an empty tummy so didn't until my breakfast at 2 pm after speaking with the n nurse.
 
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