159redbus said:
since going on a low calori diet since tuesday
iv had low sugarat times
havent got testing strips yet waitng for them throu the post
breakfast 2 weetabix
dinner two slices of small dannish bread
cheese spread lettice
tea rice fusion or ommlette
chicken kiev jkt potatoe
when i get low sugar i have a bannana or an apple
haven been shopping this week and it awkward im a widow and cant be bothered to cook proper meals
what else can i have for low sugar
im in a crisses i think :?
Hi there 159redbus!
Are you a bus spotter like my beloved husband? Sorry to hear your sugar levels have sunk. It's difficult to say why this may have happened since, on face value, you seem to stagger your carbs well across meals. This doesn't take into account your activity level or weight (which I would never be so rude as to ask about). I am, however, assuming that since you've chosen to go on a diet, then you've probably taken up some form of new exercise too, like walking. This could be using up your carbs more quickly, especially as you're eating fewer than before. Exercise will also speed up your metabolism and get you burning off energy quicker. For some, exercise can also cause BG to dip.
Another thought was snacks. Most folks would cut out snacks if on a diet, but as a diabetic you benefit from topping up carbs through snacks. Snacks I like are Alpen light museli bars (14g carbs each), fruit or nuts.
For a quick sugar boost, normal white bread is a good start. One slice has as much sugar as 3 teaspoons of sugar (15g carbs) and gets into your blood stream quickly. Add some jam, and you're laughing. The least hassle though is dextrose tablets at 3g carbs each. Any chemist will stock these (64p a pack in my local). GlucoGel (formerly hypostop gel) is also worth keeping in stock. It's a tube of glucose gel which can be swallowed or, better still rubbed on the gums and is quick acting. Ideal if you pass out since you can't eat or drink when you're unconscious but someone can rub it in for you. I keep mine in my test kit. Either way, always chase up a hypo with some long acting carbs after your quick fix.
As a long term thought, I used to live alone and ate very badly as I couldn't be bothered to cook for one. A friend then suggested I cook for two and freeze one portion for another day. Simple, but it worked and made me plan my meals better. Planning meals ahead, though tiresome and regimented, means that you only shop for food you need too. This stops bad impulse buying and saves money. You can then plan a healthy, balanced diet.
I hope that once your test strips arrive you'll be able to spot where the dips are and adjust your food accordingly.
All the best
Juliette x :thumbup: