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Levels 29

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Piper1775, Sep 29, 2015.

  1. Piper1775

    Piper1775 Type 2 · Member

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    My levels at the moment are around 29, how high does it have to b to b dangerous
     
    #1 Piper1775, Sep 29, 2015 at 12:33 AM
  2. Wayne78

    Wayne78 Type 2 · Active Member

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    Your are well in the danger zone already.
    please visit the nearest doctor to get assistance,
    you need to carefully review the type of foods you are having. it would be good if you tell us what you are having and like to have.
     
    #2 Wayne78, Sep 29, 2015 at 2:58 AM
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    4ratbags Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    It is dangerous now and you must be feeling really horrible. If you havnt already been to your GP I would get there asap.
     
    #3 4ratbags, Sep 29, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    Mike d Type 2 · Expert

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    Read your profile and please get some help. Those figures need to be cut and by quite a bit. Reckon I know why so work with us and we'll work with you. Mike :)
     
    #4 Mike d, Sep 29, 2015 at 9:08 AM
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    Piper1775 Type 2 · Member

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    I hav had a chest infection that is y my doc says because I'm on antibiotics and steroids, am at round bout 13 now but still feel pretty awfull, my doc gave me novo rapid to take on top of my humulin and victoza, I am taking wat he said to but still at around 13-15. I don't want to take anymore as I just put weight on and am trying to loose it, which is already hard as am also in a wheelchair
     
    #5 Piper1775, Sep 30, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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    jamesfitz Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    My blood sugar level was 30 when i got hospitalised with dka so i would definitely recommend seeing a gp urgently.
     
    #6 jamesfitz, Sep 30, 2015 at 8:49 PM
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    My mum has both Insulin dependent diabetes and asthma. On several occasions during the last few years she has had chest infections. The doctor prescribed her steroids to alleviate her asthma, unfortunately the steroids have an incredibly adverse affect on sugar levels/Insulin sensitivity.

    Unfortunately it was/is a catch 22 situation, she was having difficulty breathing so needed the steriods, but this in effect had a profound effect on her sugar levels.

    I had to urge her to continue taking large correction doses, which were not having the normal effect (insulin sensitivity caused by steroids), but through consistent testing and repeated correction doses, she managed to mitigate the effects of the steriods.

    Its really important that your levels don't stay this high for long periods.

    Hope you're feeling better.
     
    #7 Neemo, Sep 30, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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