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Oh my days.....

sue1309

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Location
North Wales
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Tablets (oral)
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False, patronising people who assume they know everything about me!
Ok.....I’m getting confused. I have T2 diabetes, on Empaglaflozin, Metformin, and Lantus. I’m oh so careful what I eat...and I’ve been in lockdown since March 13th.
Last night my bedtime BM was 6.5. This morning my fasting is 11.3!!!! What’s that all about? Last food was a ham salad sandwich was at 6pm with Metformin 500mg X 2. I don’t feel ill, I do have a bit of hayfever and my usual aches and pains but that’s it.
Any ideas? Answers on a postcard please....
 
Dawn Phenomenon (DP) maybe. Body prepares for a new day by making blood glucose for you to use before eating real food. Does not happen for everyone and not all the time.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Did you do another test to confirm the first?
Did you have a disturbed night?
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Yes, I washed my hands and repeated the test....11.4 I don't sleep well any night, pain doesn't help and some meds give me not very nice dreams....
 
resander said:
Dawn Phenomenon (DP) maybe. Body prepares for a new day by making blood glucose for you to use before eating real food. Does not happen for everyone and not all the time.
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Wow! I've never heard of this before but I suppose it could be...thanks.
 
Thank you wonderful people.....any ideas what I could use to replace the bread? I do like my toast.... ‍
BM this morning 4.6. I’m cockahoop!!!!!!
 
sue1309 said:
.any ideas what I could use to replace the bread? .... ‍
BM this morning 4.6. I’m cockahoop!!!!!!
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Slice of ham? lettuce leaf, cheese slice.
Rather than toast have eggs and bacon or cheese omelette ?
 
Ooh...good idea....but eggs are out, I'm afraid...my stomach doesn't like them. But bacon and beans is just up my street! Thanks!
 
sue1309 said:
Ooh...good idea....but eggs are out, I'm afraid...my stomach doesn't like them. But bacon and beans is just up my street! Thanks!
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Not beans please.. full of sugar and starch.. maybe bacon and avocado. Bacon and cheese?

Or the best of all bacon and more bacon.
 
sue1309 said:
Ooh...good idea....but eggs are out, I'm afraid...my stomach doesn't like them. But bacon and beans is just up my street! Thanks!
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Beans? Baked beans? There are a lot of carbs in them. Try a tomato instead. With mushrooms fried in butter.
 
OMG! I've just gotta go 'n' cook me some of this....mouth is watering as I write! Thanks guys.....
 
Avocados are overrated. Not worth the hassle unless you live next to the tree.
 
If you really want a sandwich try 90 second bread - split and toasted after nuking is best. I find the basic recipe a bit too eggy so add milled flaxseed (about a teaspoon) and a teaspoon of cream cheese.
 
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