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Lost energy

ExChocoholic

ExChocoholic

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I wrote recently about beating the evil weed, which subsequently sent my B'S fromantic 6- 7 up to 11- 13. I have been vigilant on food front whilst I wait, and hope this will level out sometime. But since just before Christmas my energy levels have dropped - today I am exhausted after shower. I am seeing dbn soon to review how to tackle raised levels. Just wondering if anyone has similar experience or sound advice please?

Forgot to say I'm on SR 1000 mg a day wanted to come off as they really mess with my stomach - dbn suggested upping dose or changing to another med but not too convinced on that score. Wanted to go diet only!
 
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ExChocoholic said:
I wrote recently about beating the evil weed, which subsequently sent my B'S fromantic 6- 7 up to 11- 13. I have been vigilant on food front whilst I wait, and hope this will level out sometime. But since just before Christmas my energy levels have dropped - today I am exhausted after shower. I am seeing dbn soon to review how to tackle raised levels. Just wondering if anyone has similar experience or sound advice please?

Forgot to say I'm on SR 1000 mg a day wanted to come off as they really mess with my stomach - dbn suggested upping dose or changing to another med but not too convinced on that score. Wanted to go diet only!
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Hi. I've ended up on insulin for the same reason. Mind you my diet now is kinder to my bgs.
What does your diet look like?
What's your impression of a diabetic food shop?
I wish I'd had guidance on this forum when I was at your stage.
You've come to the right place! :-)
 
Are you getting enough fat in your diet .. if you are cutting out the carbs to be a diet only T2 then you need to be sure you are getting enough protein and fats to keep your energy levels up. What is your carb intake at the moment ? I found over christmas I increased my carbs from 20g a day to around 60g a day and did feel as weak as a kitten .. now I aim back on track and feel fine :)
edit to add .. what are you blood sugar readings when you got out of the shower ... If I start to feel like I have run out of enegery I always take a bs reading just to see whats happening .. so far for me its always shown my sugars are in the normal range
 
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ickihun said:
Hi. I've ended up on insulin for the same reason. Mind you my diet now is kinder to my bgs.
What does your diet look like?
What's your impression of a diabetic food shop?
I wish I'd had guidance on this forum when I was at your stage.
You've come to the right place! :)
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My diet is moderately good, but working improving further! My idea of a diabetic shop is quite bleak - no sugar, low carbs, small amount of fruit with restrictions on sweeter types such as my favourite - bananas☺
 
Thanks advice Enclave - Saw DBN today. We talked about changing meds, and even 5 and 2 diet. Seriously considering really coming down hard on this disease as it seems alternative is higher bsl long term and I really don't want that!
 
ExChocoholic said:
My diet is moderately good, but working improving further! My idea of a diabetic shop is quite bleak - no sugar, low carbs, small amount of fruit with restrictions on sweeter types such as my favourite - bananas☺
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I started s thread in low carb called shopping list. I hope it helps.
I set it up for me as I was useless at what I should be buying. I was stuck in a rut of high carbs. :-(
 
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