My Issues - Continued

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Triceraptors

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I posted before about BG issues. Today I had appointment with an endo and before that, I ate large avocado, brussels sprouts, lots of chicken and spinach.

My BG rose from 4.4 to 7.0 in 2 hours, then stayed at 6.x for the next 2-3 hours. When I went to an endo, it was 15:00, 6 hours after meal and it was 4.8.

When I am at 6.x, there is strong fruity smell and feeling tired and letgargic. My body stays in this for a longer period now than previously (2-3 weeks ago) but endo still think all is fine.

I am still eating low carb and now protein started to increase my blood sugar. I have added a beta blocker 2 weeks ago, not sure if it affects insulin resistance or anything, there is some research on it.

I am worried that there is a rapid decline of my blood sugar control because meals with less carbs now get me higher and keep me there for longer.

Any ideas please?
 
Bluetit1802

Bluetit1802

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It depends on the type of Beta Blocker.
https://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=x20120516081816351223

Beta blockers in diabetes and insulin resistance:

  • studies, such as the Losartan Intervention for Endpoint Reduction in Hypertension Study (LIFE) (3) with Atenolol, the Carvedilol or Metoprolol European Trial (COMET) (4) with metoprolol have shown a 22% to 28% increase of new-onset diabetes with traditional beta beta-blockers that can increase insulin resistance (and hence hyperglycaemia) (5)
  • side effects of beta -blockers in the patient with diabetes include increased insulin resistance with worsening glycemic control
  • increased frequency of hypoglycemia and its lack of recognition can also be a problem in the insulin-deficient patient but is a minimal problem with the patient with type 2 diabetes (5)
  • there is evidence that some beta-blockers may have 'insulin-sensitising properties' (5)
    • carvedilol, a nonselective beta-blocker had vasodilating and insulin-sensitizing properties, and is the ideal beta-blocker for the patient with diabetes (5)
    • carvedilol is a third generation beta-blocker in comparison with atenolol which is a second generation beta blocker
 
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