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RuHu

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Two weeks ago the doctor told me I was due for another blood test. I started to lower my carbs, which I know won't make much difference to today's results.
I had an early tai chi lesson this morning and had a rich tea biscuit - probably not the best thing but it is one of the only things that doesn't send my colostomy into overdrive. I walked down (about ¾ mile) and got ready. I went into the room and started the warm up exercises. I felt so lightheaded, out of breath and shaky. Luckily the lady I was supposed to be working 1 to 1 with wasn't there. My blood pressure when I got home was very low, for me. I know you can't give medical advice but could this be just the diet or perhaps I'm coming down with an illness. I'll talk to the nurse when I go for my blood test as well.
 
RuHu said:
Two weeks ago the doctor told me I was due for another blood test. I started to lower my carbs, which I know won't make much difference to today's results.
I had an early tai chi lesson this morning and had a rich tea biscuit - probably not the best thing but it is one of the only things that doesn't send my colostomy into overdrive. I walked down (about ¾ mile) and got ready. I went into the room and started the warm up exercises. I felt so lightheaded, out of breath and shaky. Luckily the lady I was supposed to be working 1 to 1 with wasn't there. My blood pressure when I got home was very low, for me. I know you can't give medical advice but could this be just the diet or perhaps I'm coming down with an illness. I'll talk to the nurse when I go for my blood test as well.
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My guess is that you have some sort of virus. I, also, regularly practise Tai Chi. In my opinion Tai Chi, being such gentle exercise, will not make you light-headed.
As for the blood pressure, blood pressure readings can fluctuate. Therefore, I measure mine a couple of times a day, and keep records on spreadsheets. Often after exercise, like you walking home, can make it go low. Just see what the nurse says. Good luck.
 
ElenaP said:
My guess is that you have some sort of virus. I, also, regularly practise Tai Chi. In my opinion Tai Chi, being such gentle exercise, will not make you light-headed.
As for the blood pressure, blood pressure readings can fluctuate. Therefore, I measure mine a couple of times a day, and keep records on spreadsheets. Often after exercise, like you walking home, can make it go low. Just see what the nurse says. Good luck.
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Thank you for your reply. The nurse didn't say much ( I didn't really 3xpect her to) but at least she's now got the website for the tai chi class!
 
I was on two BP meds when I first started low carb eating. I very quickly didn’t need so much, so one was stopped and the other dose was halved. I adjusted the meds in consultation with my GP.
 
When I went low carb I had the same. I was on bp meds at the time, I dropped the bp med advised by gp and been fine since. I did experience some dizzy spells last week but I think it was due to sweeteners as I am fine since stopping them.
 
Rachox said:
I was on two BP meds when I first started low carb eating. I very quickly didn’t need so much, so one was stopped and the other dose was halved. I adjusted the meds in consultation with my GP.
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Thank you for your reply. I am seeing the doctor when my test results are back and will add it to my list of questions for her.
 
Lainie71 said:
When I went low carb I had the same. I was on bp meds at the time, I dropped the bp med advised by gp and been fine since. I did experience some dizzy spells last week but I think it was due to sweeteners as I am fine since stopping them.
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Thank you for your reply. This may be part of my problem and perhaps I'll be able to reduce the BP tablets.
 
RuHu said:
Thank you for your reply. This may be part of my problem and perhaps I'll be able to reduce the BP tablets.
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Low carb will often reduce high blood pressure - and taking a medication to to the same thing at the same time will drop it right down - on various low carb lists I have read of numerous incidents and not a few accidents - one of them life changing, so do take action rather than waiting for permission.
 
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