Wylfen
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Hello,
Typed this already then accidentally closed my browser, has anyone else done that haha!
OK, I was diagnosed Type 2 8 years ago. 3.5 years ago I developed DKA and was prescribed insulin on a basal/bolus regime. I count carbs. I was told I should have been on insulin from the start as I have a damaged pancreas.
I don’t have access to health care team: I was discharged for re-booking an appointment twice. I was mentally ill and couldn’t leave the house. I have no-one to ask for help.
I’ve gained 4 stone since I started using insulin. I’m now on a diet which I have stuck to rigidly for 5 and-a-bit weeks.
I’m having pre-dinner highs and it is doing my nut in.
I looked on the internet and found articles suggesting my CHO calculation at lunch may br wrong. It isn’t: I have the same every day and depending on the size of the apple the CHO is 46-50.
I’ve tried rounding down, rounding up, adding an extra unit. I usually exercise 2-2.5 hours after lunch. I’ve tested 2 hours after lunch and been within range. I’ve tested after exercise and the BG has been the same or slightly higher. I don’t have endless test strips and can’t get more. I don’t have money to buy extra.
I have attached my BG readings for the full 5 weeks I have been dieting. The 3rd and 4th days on each week are Saturday and Sunday (my diet started in a Thursday) and I’ve been having pasta which is why the BG is high before bed. I’ve haven’t worked out how to tackle that: I’ve has extra insulin and had a hypo yet when I have the right amount my BG is always high. I’m not so worried about that to be honest. My main problem is the pre-dinner highs.
Any advice would be appreciated. I’m not looking for diet advice. I am happy with the food I eat as I’ve lost 1 st 5.5lb in 5 weeks. I’ve tried keto and fasting in the past and my BG rocketed and I am not going to try them again. I only mention this as I tried the forum a few years ago and was bombarded with people trying to convert me and I’m not interested.
I need practical advice for someone eating regular food. I don’t eat any junk food although I do have 1 Tic Tac most days. I only drink water and tea with a bit of milk and the occasional coffee with a bit of milk. I don’t add sugar, sweeteners or salt to anything.
Sorry for the long post but the more detail the more accurate the response.
Many thanks in advance.
Typed this already then accidentally closed my browser, has anyone else done that haha!
OK, I was diagnosed Type 2 8 years ago. 3.5 years ago I developed DKA and was prescribed insulin on a basal/bolus regime. I count carbs. I was told I should have been on insulin from the start as I have a damaged pancreas.
I don’t have access to health care team: I was discharged for re-booking an appointment twice. I was mentally ill and couldn’t leave the house. I have no-one to ask for help.
I’ve gained 4 stone since I started using insulin. I’m now on a diet which I have stuck to rigidly for 5 and-a-bit weeks.
I’m having pre-dinner highs and it is doing my nut in.
I looked on the internet and found articles suggesting my CHO calculation at lunch may br wrong. It isn’t: I have the same every day and depending on the size of the apple the CHO is 46-50.
I’ve tried rounding down, rounding up, adding an extra unit. I usually exercise 2-2.5 hours after lunch. I’ve tested 2 hours after lunch and been within range. I’ve tested after exercise and the BG has been the same or slightly higher. I don’t have endless test strips and can’t get more. I don’t have money to buy extra.
I have attached my BG readings for the full 5 weeks I have been dieting. The 3rd and 4th days on each week are Saturday and Sunday (my diet started in a Thursday) and I’ve been having pasta which is why the BG is high before bed. I’ve haven’t worked out how to tackle that: I’ve has extra insulin and had a hypo yet when I have the right amount my BG is always high. I’m not so worried about that to be honest. My main problem is the pre-dinner highs.
Any advice would be appreciated. I’m not looking for diet advice. I am happy with the food I eat as I’ve lost 1 st 5.5lb in 5 weeks. I’ve tried keto and fasting in the past and my BG rocketed and I am not going to try them again. I only mention this as I tried the forum a few years ago and was bombarded with people trying to convert me and I’m not interested.
I need practical advice for someone eating regular food. I don’t eat any junk food although I do have 1 Tic Tac most days. I only drink water and tea with a bit of milk and the occasional coffee with a bit of milk. I don’t add sugar, sweeteners or salt to anything.
Sorry for the long post but the more detail the more accurate the response.
Many thanks in advance.