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<blockquote data-quote="everway9" data-source="post: 1242256" data-attributes="member: 294320"><p>Hey everyone. I hope y'all doing grand today! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>So..... A quick update first. </p><p></p><p>Tomorrow it will be 3 weeks since I was diagnosed 3c. A lot has happened in that time. Lots of research, doctor and DSN appointments. I have an eye screening test and an appointment with the consultant surgeon, AKA 'the professor' (Pancreas & Benign HPB unit) at my local hospital next month. (If you have read my first post you will be aware of the problems I have had). So hopefully all will go well. (Please no more gall stones!!) </p><p></p><p>My glucose levels are still high compared to a person who has good control of their diabetes. My last 7 day average has been 12.0. Considering my levels at various points recently after diagnosis were in excess of 40 I dont think I'm doing too bad. I have had one hypo so far and I counter attacked that perfectly with 6 Jelly Babies... yummy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I then followed that with a sandwich and some NovaRapid. 2 hours later... 5.6, YES! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> My overall mood, stamina and motivation are greatly increased and I'd say pretty much back to normal. I have been learning carb counting too.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Anyway.... I have another question for you all.</p><p></p><p>I know that I should maybe know this already but I really haven't thought about it too much. Is there a general rule for glucose levels at bed time? For example... If your level is 5.3 when you go to bed, should you have a light snack/supper and match those carbs with novarapid or not eat anything? I dont think I'm getting my thoughts on to paper properly here. I'm not quite sure how to explain. Say if my level is 5.3 and I go to sleep, will my level continue to fall to the extent that I have a hypo during the night and therefore should set my alarm for a level check. Or will it not really fluctuate that much? If it will drop too low, then will eating a small snack without novarapid raise it enough to prevent it going too low before the morning, therefore taking away the need for a check during the night? . Basically, slightly putting your level up on purpose, taking into consideration/predicting the amount it will drop. I suppose its all going to depend on when you last had something to eat.... doesn't it? or does it? ARRRGHH! </p><p></p><p>The reason I am asking this is not because I cant be bothered waking from my nice lovely sleep it's because one of my anti-depressant medications causes me to sleep extremely deeply for the majority of the night and I am concerned that my alarm will not wake me up. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry. I've probably confused you all as much as I have myself. Maybe you can understand. Depending on what sort of response I get I may have to delete this post <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading my random garble. Any input would be very welcome. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everway9, post: 1242256, member: 294320"] Hey everyone. I hope y'all doing grand today! :) So..... A quick update first. Tomorrow it will be 3 weeks since I was diagnosed 3c. A lot has happened in that time. Lots of research, doctor and DSN appointments. I have an eye screening test and an appointment with the consultant surgeon, AKA 'the professor' (Pancreas & Benign HPB unit) at my local hospital next month. (If you have read my first post you will be aware of the problems I have had). So hopefully all will go well. (Please no more gall stones!!) My glucose levels are still high compared to a person who has good control of their diabetes. My last 7 day average has been 12.0. Considering my levels at various points recently after diagnosis were in excess of 40 I dont think I'm doing too bad. I have had one hypo so far and I counter attacked that perfectly with 6 Jelly Babies... yummy :) I then followed that with a sandwich and some NovaRapid. 2 hours later... 5.6, YES! :) My overall mood, stamina and motivation are greatly increased and I'd say pretty much back to normal. I have been learning carb counting too. Anyway.... I have another question for you all. I know that I should maybe know this already but I really haven't thought about it too much. Is there a general rule for glucose levels at bed time? For example... If your level is 5.3 when you go to bed, should you have a light snack/supper and match those carbs with novarapid or not eat anything? I dont think I'm getting my thoughts on to paper properly here. I'm not quite sure how to explain. Say if my level is 5.3 and I go to sleep, will my level continue to fall to the extent that I have a hypo during the night and therefore should set my alarm for a level check. Or will it not really fluctuate that much? If it will drop too low, then will eating a small snack without novarapid raise it enough to prevent it going too low before the morning, therefore taking away the need for a check during the night? . Basically, slightly putting your level up on purpose, taking into consideration/predicting the amount it will drop. I suppose its all going to depend on when you last had something to eat.... doesn't it? or does it? ARRRGHH! The reason I am asking this is not because I cant be bothered waking from my nice lovely sleep it's because one of my anti-depressant medications causes me to sleep extremely deeply for the majority of the night and I am concerned that my alarm will not wake me up. I'm sorry. I've probably confused you all as much as I have myself. Maybe you can understand. Depending on what sort of response I get I may have to delete this post :) Thanks for reading my random garble. Any input would be very welcome. :) [/QUOTE]
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