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Problem? raging thirst

fumanchu

fumanchu

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Location
Scotland
Type of diabetes
Family member
Treatment type
Diet only
Husband recently been complaining of thirst and that the water is not cold enough. Never used to be thirsty. This time he tested his BG and was horrified - it was 8.1... is normally always in the 6s and 7s. He hadn't eaten for 4 hours, only had 1 cup of tea with sweetener, 2 hours previously. Was diagnosed in 2009 and has been meds-free and diet controlled since then. He is panicking like all hell here that he's going downhill and will be put on meds tomorrow lol. Any ideas as to what is going on please, O wise ones?
 
Vidgren said:
No they dont..

They can increase cravings and they can make you want to eat more but they dont raise blood sugar by themselves.
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I guess it goes to show how we are all different. Aspartame does raise my blood sugar.
But if that sweeping statement holds true for you fantastic.
 
We've had a lot of stress lately with our adult kids, plus he has been cheating on his diet a wee bit - having a scone and jam on days out to the seaside. Would that be enough to cause the diabetes to go haywire? Although 8.1 is not terrible, it's def a lot higher than his usual. So if I crack down on the diet again and we stick to low carb then see how things go? He doesn't listen to me though, he listens to you lot lol so if you say it then he'll do it!
 
fumanchu said:
We've had a lot of stress lately with our adult kids, plus he has been cheating on his diet a wee bit - having a scone and jam on days out to the seaside. Would that be enough to cause the diabetes to go haywire? Although 8.1 is not terrible, it's def a lot higher than his usual. So if I crack down on the diet again and we stick to low carb then see how things go? He doesn't listen to me though, he listens to you lot lol so if you say it then he'll do it!
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I would do some more systematic testing before you leap to any conclusions. :)
Just for a few days. It will allow you to build up a picture of what is going on, and where the issues lie.
Test before he eats, and then 2 hours later.
Also on waking.
And test with different meals and different foods.

These are the NICE guidelines
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html

I know it is worrying, but testing like this could eliminate your worries, or act as a very clear reminder of why we stick to lower carb! :D
 
Yes, told him to test 2-3 times a day to see what's going on. God he is such a drama queen. LOL!
thanks everybody x
 
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