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My morning hypers - Help?!!

Hi fallenstar, I've been testing every couple of hours now so I can show my consultant exactly whats happening. Another side to this is that Im running out of injection sites as they're taking too long to heal so some of my background insulin isnt absorbing properly.

pen
 
Hi Pen

Yes this is very frustrating, I have been doing lots of testing to try and have lots of results for my consultant

I too am very tired all the time and have been wondering why, now its seems maybe this is why.

I did a 4.30am test Sat night (was not intending to be up, I have a very selfish housemate who brought home approx 15 people from a night club and turned the stereo - mine, up full blast) and it was 8.7 so I do not think I am having night hypos, will test a few more times to be sure. I was shaking like crazy at the time but I wthink that was just anger at my housemate :lolno:

It is good to know its not just me, thought I was doing something wrong, we can all help each other, whoever finds a solution can post for others to try. :idea:

Zoe
 
Hey Penny and Zoe
For some people Multiple Daily Injections don't offer significant control. I couldn't give the right amount of basal to stop going over 10mmol all the time without having hypos. And trust me, I tried everything.
If you think this may be the case with you, you should consider getting a pump.
It is a big commitment and means attending courses etc, and then being willing to test at least 4 times a day, but in my case was the best thing I have ever done for my diabetes. (That and giving up the cigs!)
 
Hormones can play a big part in morning hypers, especially during puberty/teenage years, not much you can do really apart from correct at breakfast, but yeah definitely to be safe 3am tests are required to ensure no hypos during the night :D
 
Well sugars are much better! Reduced night-time long acting insulin and increased morning long acting Insulin so that my sugars are stable in the day and require less adjustment and at night less chance of a hypo and morning rise.

Seems to have worked. I've been waking around 6-7 bs and keeping around 7-8 during the day.

I think Im definately going to talk to my consultant in december about a pump and to see if it will fit into my lifestyle okay.

If not then i'll prob be put on a monitor for a week so they can see whats been going on.

I've got lots of blood sugar readings i've collected and myfitnesspal food diary and an injection log.

Hope peeps have sussed their issues too.

xxx
 
Hey Penny

Great news on your BG - it's so disheartening when you try your best, eat well and the numbers still just don't add up.

Good luck for December - you may want to look at http://www.input.me.uk before you meet with your consultant so you know what treatment you are entitled to.

If you decide you do want a pump most PCTs ask that you do a DAFNE or similar course first, so if you haven't done one (soz - can't remember if you have!) then ask to do one ASAP as this can be used to hold up getting access to a pump.

http://www.dafne.uk.com/

Oh and Pumping Insulin by John Walsh is great is you want to get a head start!

http://www.diabetesnet.com/content/pumping-insulin-5th-edition-now-available-ebook

Really pleased for you!

:D x :wave:
 
Thanks for your support hun! (I gave up my social smoking november last year). My hubby is trying to give up smoking at the moment. Hes the complete opposite to me though... Hes got 'normal' health, is a complete carnivore and has a sweet tooth! I managed to get him to try my oat, seed and banana cookies today. Im limiting myself to 2 a day. Myfitness pal calculated them at under 100 cals and not too high in carbs but I dont want to take risks. I use big fat oats as you use less, they're slow releasing and full of good stuff :)
 
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