hi fellow diabs I've been type 2 for about 2 & half years and for the 1st 2 years I was quite pleased with my blood glucose levels (this was helped by me taking voluntary redundancy from work) However the last 6 months or so my blood sugar levels seem to be creeping up (still at reasonable levels though) Maybe this is normal and perhaps due to a more 'laid back' attitude as you find that the world has not ended?
Another concern, which is much more of a worry, is that a relative has recently been put on insulin as well as his normal medication after being admitted into hosptial with very high blood glucose levels. Apart from the usual concerns there is another factor, he also has mental health problems. This opens your eyes to how stretched the care services are as my relative is still in hospital while the family are trying to get additional home care to assist him with his new diabetic condition as he lives on his own and there is a real concern he will not recognise what is wrong if he goes into a 'low'.
Another concern, which is much more of a worry, is that a relative has recently been put on insulin as well as his normal medication after being admitted into hosptial with very high blood glucose levels. Apart from the usual concerns there is another factor, he also has mental health problems. This opens your eyes to how stretched the care services are as my relative is still in hospital while the family are trying to get additional home care to assist him with his new diabetic condition as he lives on his own and there is a real concern he will not recognise what is wrong if he goes into a 'low'.
