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SonnyJ

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I have been diagnosed since Jan 2010 and probs had T2 undiagnosed for much longer. I'm on 3x850mg metformin a day and I control my condition, dietwise. I can't seem to lower my bloods down from 15.1 but it's been down to 10.4 lately.
My problem is that I have had two hypos in the last week-about 5 days apart. I get the seasickness, irritableness and then I blank out. This has happened in the car and then just two hours ago and last 45mins and the second time was at 9pm this evening and last about an hour. Is this something to worry about? I go to Uni in Manchester and is there anything I can carry to tell the public that I am not just a drunk.
 
SonnyJ said:
I have been diagnosed since Jan 2010 and probs had T2 undiagnosed for much longer. I'm on 3x850mg metformin a day and I control my condition, dietwise. I can't seem to lower my bloods down from 15.1 but it's been down to 10.4 lately.
My problem is that I have had two hypos in the last week-about 5 days apart. I get the seasickness, irritableness and then I blank out. This has happened in the car and then just two hours ago and last 45mins and the second time was at 9pm this evening and last about an hour. Is this something to worry about? I go to Uni in Manchester and is there anything I can carry to tell the public that I am not just a drunk.
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Hi sonny,
Sorry to hear that your blood sugars are all over the place. You really need to go back to your GP and explain about the hypos and you should not be driving until you get them sorted.

Read through the sticky thread, "Basic Information for Newly Diagnosed Diabetics" on the Greetings and Introduction Boards and it may help you to lower your numbers.

There are wristbands, tattoos and dog tags that people wear to highlight their condition and might be a good idea to make your friend's aware too.

Hope this helps,

Catherine.
 
The hypo sensation may have been caused by you lowering you bg levels. A if your body has been used to running on very high levels, as they come down it can take a while to adjust.
 
hypos are horrible to experience.. I find eating three glucose sweets, then sit with
a teaspoon and a pot of jam, is the quickest way to come up to over 4m.. have a slice
of bread with the jam when your blood sugars reach about 4 ml..
 
SonnyJ said:
I have been diagnosed since Jan 2010 and probs had T2 undiagnosed for much longer. I'm on 3x850mg metformin a day and I control my condition, dietwise. I can't seem to lower my bloods down from 15.1 but it's been down to 10.4 lately.
My problem is that I have had two hypos in the last week-about 5 days apart. I get the seasickness, irritableness and then I blank out. This has happened in the car and then just two hours ago and last 45mins and the second time was at 9pm this evening and last about an hour. Is this something to worry about? I go to Uni in Manchester and is there anything I can carry to tell the public that I am not just a drunk.
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I'm coming to this thread a little late. I'm wondering if maybe you aren't having hypos at all. The numbers you quoted are not low. Also, metformin is not a drug that causes hypos. What other medications are you taking?
 
I'm tending to agree with Calab, your reading are not low so it's unlikely you are having a hypo.
But you could be having Hypers which are similar to hypos but happen when your sugar level is high. you need to go back to your diabetic doctor and tell him/her what you've been experiencing. please don't drive while you're having blackouts, cause you could have an accident that could result in someone being badly hurt . If it was me I would see my doctor soon as possible
 
Hi Sonnyj ,
Please do return to your DSN/GP and explain to him/her all your symptoms, then you can be treated for this.
Untill then it really would be safer not to drive , am sure you wouldnt want to risk things further.
Your DSN/GP is there to help you , write down your symptoms before you go if it makes it easier for you.
Far better to be safe than sorry.
Hope this helps?
Anna. :)
 
The only symptom I have now is the occasional 'hypo'. Numbers are just about normalish. I was interested in this comment from 'teddybear' '' I find eating three glucose sweets, then sit with
a teaspoon and a pot of jam'' I tried that and ended up with my bs thru the roof.
As soon as I feel the shakes, sweaty but cold, murderous tendancies :-) and cofusion I make and SCOFF a jam sandwich, granary or wholemeal if we have it, but only one. The hypo fades rapidly without turning me into a 'fruit loop'. That's what I have worked out to be best for me. You should experiment to find your 'little helper'.
All the best
 
An important thing to remember about hypos: The symptoms that you have (pounding heart, sweating, etc.) are from the adrenalin that is pumped into your system to warn you that your blood sugar is low. (The adrenalin also stimulates a release of sugar from your liver.) Even after you return your blood sugar to normal, the adrenaline may remain in your system causing symptoms. Thus, you don't need to keep eating as long as you feel symptoms. As soon as you become aware that you are having a hypo, you should eat two or three glucose tablets or candies high in glucose (also called dextrose), then test again in 10 minutes. If your BS is still low, take another tablet or candy and test again in 10 minutes (and keep doing that). Of course, if you test on your arm, there is a 10-20 minute delay in the results, so it is best to test on your fingers during a hypo. When I accidentally injected 30 units of R insulin into a vein, I ate a ton of food, but it wasn't necessary.
 
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