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Might be in trouble

Until I have proved that I can keep my levels within norms, I am on meds, my consultant won't let me drive!
However as I have never passed my test, I disregard his advice. Ha,
Just be careful mate!

I was told by my MD that I should not be getting hypos. Until I had one in front of her, two hours after eating!
 
I have a meter that proves my numbers. I get told you can't get a hypo as a T2 on metformin yet the figures show otherwise. Cant win lol
 
You most certainly can. I was taken off metformin because of my consistent hypos. When your BSLs normalise, you can reduce the number of meteor in you take. Diet is the best control for me as I can't have highs.

Off to work now, read up on the forum about this topic, there is plenty of good advice.
 
Bloody computer, I've put meteor, instead of metformin.
 
I find fasting levels above 5 slightly worrying but have no problems with readings below 4. Above 9 I am not fit to drive so try to keep levels normal.

I think OP has been given some strange advice.
 
Hi Tigger,

Though I'm T1.
Hypos for T2's are possible in my book & can affect judgment & motor skills, if not dropping any lower to put you in the "coma"..
Even non Ds could get this sort of feeling if fasting for to long.... (My dad. Was T2.)

I'm wondering if your level jump from 4.7 to 5.8 was due to a natural "liver dump thing", though I appreciate you were on night shift work (the body clock & all that?) or a coffee to just get you through the night...? Lol

You were quite right to worry about your ability to handle a motor vehicle safety comes first..
Yep there are conflicting advice.. (& I'm not helping on this.)
But, if you are not on a restricted licence (3year issue max.) & have to renew on a doctors report?
Technically you won't have broken any road traffic laws on the below "5 to drive" grounds.
Though I will reiterate if anyone doesn't feel right to drive. Then dont!

Ride safe..!
 
nosher8355 said:
Just noticed, that you get regular readings in the threes, have you been told why? I had regular hypos, and found to be hypoglycaemic, the NHS according to my consultant reckon anything under 3.5 is a hypo. My natural levels are between 4 & 5.
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I'm a T2, not on any medication. These are my apparently natural levels, now I'm a skinny, Minnie and eat reduced carbs.

I understand I should take note of anything under 3.0, and anything from 2.2 calls for action irrespective of diabetic or any other status. I have been as low as 3.0, curiously, just a few days ago. On that day, I had a bit of an upset tummy, and probably hadn't eaten quite enough as a result. My OH had the same upset, so I'm certain that wasn't diabetes related.

Should I find myself lower than 3, I would either have something to eat, or if my meal was due within, say, 45 minutes, I'd just have a cup of tea or something to lift my level slightly. Provided I'm feeling well, I doubt I would feel the need to wrestle a few jelly babies to their demise.

We're all different, but my system seems to want to run quite low at present. As this is also allowing me to increase the carbs I'm eating, I'm content with it, but I do appreciate others could feel differently.

Anyone on potential hypo inducing drugs would want to deal with their personal situation differently, and I support that wholeheartedly, but I do believe it is important that T2s, in particular, are not spooked by a low or below 4 reading, if they feel fine.
 
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Tigger - it would be good if you could let us know how it all turns out.

Good luck with the bloods (although, you've probably been; or not, by now).
 
nosher8355 said:
You most certainly can. I was taken off metformin because of my consistent hypos. When your BSLs normalise, you can reduce the number of meteor in you take.
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Never mind the Metformin. I wouldn't mind trying some of those Meteors!
 
Ok guys. I went! and got a sticker and wallypop lol So get results next week.
Thanks to everyone who gave advice etc, it does seem really confusing as to whats the right reading and whats wron but I guess each person different..

At the end of the day its my bike and my life and my choice if I ride at low numbers, Mine came back up enough to get me there and home.

Now after a sleep and food I feel fine.

Thanks again

Tigger
 
If you feel unwell, you shouldn't ride your bike. The numbers are a bit of a side-show on that decision, in my opinion. Glad you got your tests done. Sometimes, it's good just to get them out of the way.

Fingers crossed for you for next week. Let is know the "scores on your personal doors".
 
I agree I wouldn't risk it I I felt not up to scratch within myself, on a side note, my gps have actually sent me to the local hospital for routine bloods on several occasions simply because they were too busy or didn't have the staff to do it within a reasonable time frame, the hospital has an outpatient department with specific blood test area, saying that the staff weren't overly happy as they had a large workload, I had to wait over an hour, but on the gp surgerys head not mine!
 
This is off the advice from this website for type 2 diabetics
NICE recommended target blood glucose level ranges
Target Levels
by TypeBefore meals
(pre prandial)2 hours after meals
(post prandial)
Non-diabetic4.0 to 5.9 mmol/Lunder 7.8 mmol/L
Type 2 diabetes4 to 7 mmol/Lunder 8.5 mmol/L
Type 1 diabetes4 to 7 mmol/Lunder 9 mmol/L
Children w/ type 1 diabetes4 to 8 mmol/Lunder 10 mmol/L

A hypo (hypoglycemia) is triggered when blood sugar levels fall under 4 mmol/L.

For example, too much insulin or too little food can spark a hypo.

This guide details what hypoglycemia is, how to recognise hypoglycemia symptoms, and what to do when you or your child is suffering from a hypo (hypoglycemia).

Hope this helps
 
useless info but i am in the 3s often 3.0 everyday without knowing it, but odly i havent gone below 3.2 today currently 4.2 and i havent eaten for 24 hours due to the runs
i say odly because if im normally in the 3s i was expecting alot lower today

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