Still learning and very confused Type 2 diet controlled.

[Jamrox]

I am confused please give me some advice I'm learning to control.
I was having symptoms which I thought were dips in my blood glucose levels but my glucometer readings 2 hours after food were around 8 to10 so obviously not blood sugar dip .
Today I had sweaty panicky feeling , could nt concentrate, couldnt get my brain to work ,I've had for as long as I can remember if I dont have enough to eat prior to lunch , glucometer reading was 5.4 .I had a banana and within 10 minutes felt fine. Are these feelings all in my head?

 

[mrman]

Re: Still learning and very confused Type 2 diet controlled.

If your levels were raised prior to diagnosis and now through diet they are coming down will cause
Hypo symptoms without actually having a hypo. Usually referred to as a "false hypo". Even non diabetics can get this feeling if going too long without food. Eating regular will help.
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[Jamrox]

Re: Still learning and very confused Type 2 diet controlled.

Thanks Brett , I now usually make sure I have an apple or banana about 11 but today I forgot to take it with me duh I ll not do that again.
Can anyone advise what's happening when I'm having the horrible feelings but my glucometer readings are about 8 to 10


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[Md.rose]

Re: Still learning and very confused Type 2 diet controlled.

I am type 2 with medication and I get symptoms of feeling cold, starting to shake, and going white when my blood sugar goes down to about 3.0 ans I like you then have an Apple, or Banana and within 10 minutes am OK again.
False Hypo is certainly a possibility. But also are you washing and drying your fingers before doing your test, having a residue on your fingers can affect the reading, and when testing 8 to 9 and getting Hypo symptoms may be you are actually lower.
Having these symptoms is normally a sign of good control better low than too high.


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