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Newly diagnosed and suffering loads of hypos

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summer dreamer

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Hi all,

I am very newly diagnosed type 2 and suffering loads of hypos in the last 3 weeks. It seems that about 4 hours after a meal my blood sugar hits about 4 and I feel awful. I'm snacking a bit on nuts between meals too but this is still happening.
Not sure what I'm doing wrong?

Summer x


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Nuts may not be the right thing to be snacking on as they don't contain carbs. Fruit does though if you're trying to eat healthy.
I'm a type 1 so not sure what a hypo is for a type 2. Hopefully someone will be able to help more soon.

Indiana x


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Hi and welcome.

I see from your profile you are on diet only, no meds. What were your diagnostic blood test results, and what sort of levels do you get at other times?

One or two people on here who are type 2's do say they have hypos but it isn't usual, especially when non-medicated.
 
My Hba1c was 6.9 I think. They haven't given me a glucometer but I work in healthcare so have been able to test a few times at work, only tested when I've felt "off" as I didn't know if the feeling was low or high. I now know it's low, between 4 and 4.6.
I'm really struggling to know what to eat! I'm vegetarian and have always eaten home prepared foods based around veg, quorn, pulses. Always eaten whole grain bread and cereals. Fruit but not too much.
My GP has referred me for a scan of my pancreas as he's suspicious there could be more going on.

Summer x


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That isn't low that is normal. It is just that you brain isn't used to it at the moment. It doesn't take long before it is so just stick it out
I am at about 4.3 some time after eating

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Oh really? The nurse told me it should be about 5. So my body will get used to it? Any idea how quickly? Sorry, lots of questions but it feels like a minefield!!


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Your body will adjust quickly. Mine did. Anything in the 4s is normal - so don't worry. I'm often in the 4s now, and am quite happy about it and feel fine.
 
It sounds like you might have some reactive hypoglycemia going on? Might be worthwhile testing 1-2 hours after eating to see how high your BG is going - if your body is overcompensating producing insulin to lower the high, then reactive lows can occur - it's the rapid changes that can make people feel really off. Might be worthwhile looking into a lower carb/lower glycemic load diet to reduce the wild BG swings that can exacerbate this condition.
 
Thanks Indy, you could be right. I have no testing equipment at home but think I need to ask my GP for a meter so I can get to grips with this.

Ironically I have spent the last 30 years avoiding meat and fish to try to protect my health! I have a family history of hereditary bowel cancer.

Just reading lots about lchf diet and wondering if that's the way to go.

Summer x


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Hi Summer,

I wish you luck in getting a meter from your GP. I think you will find you may have to buy your own. I was lucky, I was given a meter but have to fund my own strips and lancets. Most of us T2's on here have to do that. Your GP will probably tell you that you don't need to test. Ignore him if he does!
 
He's already told me I don't need to test! Thanks, will try via surgery first but buy one if I have to. I'm aware test strips are very expensive, any recommendations on where to buy if I have to?

Summer x


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