Hi Igot diagnosed a week tomoro we are not sure with what diabetes yet, started on rapid insulin this afternoon would that be what’s making me feel sick a couple hours after
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Maybe. But in my humble opinion it's more likely to be your body adjusting to lower blood glucose levels. You need time to adjust.
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@daisy1 may stop by to give you some useful information.
If you are on insulin, I assume you have a blood sugar meter.
It is probably a good idea to do a blood test to check you’re blood sugars are ok and not too high or too low.
It is probably a good idea to do a blood test to check you’re blood sugars are ok and not too high or too low.
Thank you . I have finally got out of the 20.s and was 12.5 before bed , I have blurred vision which I feel I’ve had for weeks before diagnosis . I am planning to go back to work in the morn. Am on slow reslease insulin in morn 15 units then 4 units of fast realesse insulin before breakfast and 1 metformin after . Felt fine earlier now feel pants
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Metformin is known to make people nauseous and deliver stomach upsets, plus you've halved your blood glucose levels in a week.
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I don't think we can answer that, it's your own judgment call to make. I guess key factors would be fitness to drive / travel, and whether you think you can effectively carry out your role at your place of work.
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Hello Fayemelissa and welcome to the Forum
Here is the Basic Information we give to new members and I hope you will find it useful. Ask as many questions as you want and someone will try to help.
BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETICS
Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.
A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 235,000 people who are demonstrating this.
On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.
The role of carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.
If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.
The bad news
Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.
The good news
People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.
Controlling your carbs
The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.
There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:
A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.
The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.
Choosing better carbohydrates
The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.
Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes.
Over 145,000 people have taken part in the Low Carb Program - a 10 week structured education course that is helping people lose weight and reduce medication dependency by explaining the science behind carbs, insulin and GI.
Eating what works for you
Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.
To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.
The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:
Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
Access to blood glucose test strips
The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:
Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to blood glucose testing supplies.
You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic.
Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
Take part in Diabetes.co.uk digital education programs and improve your understanding. Most of these are free.
Hello Fayemelissa and welcome to the Forum
Here is the Basic Information we give to new members and I hope you will find it useful. Ask as many questions as you want and someone will try to help.BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETICS
Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.
A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 235,000 people who are demonstrating this.
On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.
The role of carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.
If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.
The bad news
Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.
The good news
People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.
Controlling your carbs
The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.
There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:
- Reduce your carbohydrate intake
- Choose ‘better’ carbohydrates
A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.
The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.
Choosing better carbohydrates
The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.
Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes.
Over 145,000 people have taken part in the Low Carb Program - a 10 week structured education course that is helping people lose weight and reduce medication dependency by explaining the science behind carbs, insulin and GI.
Eating what works for you
Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.
To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.
The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:
Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
- Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
- 2 hours after meals: under 8.5 mmol/l
- Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
- 2 hours after meals: under 9 mmol/l
- Before meals: 4 to 8 mmol/l
- 2 hours after meals: under 10 mmol/l
Access to blood glucose test strips
The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:
- structured education to every person and/or their carer at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review
- self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes only as an integral part of his or her self-management education
Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to blood glucose testing supplies.
You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic.
Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
Take part in Diabetes.co.uk digital education programs and improve your understanding. Most of these are free.
- Low Carb Program - it's made front-page news of the New Scientist and The Times. Developed with 20,000 people with type 2 diabetes; 96% of people who take part recommend it... find out why
- Hypo Program - improve your understanding of hypos. There's a version for people with diabetes, parents/guardians of children with type 1, children with type 1 diabetes, teachers and HCPs.
Hi. First if you are on two insulins (called Basal/Bolus or MDI) you would be T1; your GP should confirm that although it's the medication that's important not the type as such. It's very unusual to just have fast-acting insulin only before breakfast as it's job is to balance the food in al meals and any food for example with more than 30gm carb would need some fast acting insulin. You need to discuss this with the GP. Also after a short while you need to be taught carb-counting. That's where you adjust the insulin at each meal to match the carbs in the meal using a set ratio. Come back here for advice if your GP/DN doesn't help.
I got diagnosed last wed but they arnt sure what diabetes I habe . I’m on fast acting insulin before every meal . And slow release 15 units in morn . 2 metformin a day until Monday when it will all probably change . I have blurred vision which is getting worse everyday and I’m really worried about it . I work in a shop and can’t drive . Habe said I am goin back on mon but worried about goin as dizzy with glasses on for walking but need them to see products .
This is quite common shortly after diagnosis and is usually a temporary thing which clears up after a few weeks.
High blood sugar increases pressure in the eye, distorting the lens, so when the levels start dropping, the change in pressure alters the focus of the lens, blurring vision till it settles down and gets used to normal levels.
There's some info about it here:
https://www.diabetesnet.com/about-diabetes/diabetes-complications/eye-complications/eye-changes
I don't know whether you wear contact lenses, but I had to get some in a variety of prescriptions whilst my eyes settled down. I couldn't wear my glasses for about 10 weeks as the prescription was all wrong. It does get better.
Probably the metformin making you feel ill.
Probably the metformin making you feel ill.
Thanks for all your comments and help sorry haven’t been in touch but sight got worse and glasses only help a little and can’t make this website bigger to read it . Hoping as still struggling but have read some to night that we making a turn and eyesight getting a little better
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Are you using 'Windows' on a desktop or laptop? - hold down the Ctrl (control) button and press either the + (plus) or - (minus) button and it will magnify or reduce the page size.
Thanks got my kindle to expand , can't wait till eye sight better as still signed off with ooh eke, found out I'm type1
