Hi, I am a T2, my bloods have been great since diagnosis, average around 6 on my 3 monthly test. I take 2 x Metformin 2 x a day. Friday my level when up to 15.8 and despite adding a couple of extra Metformin, eating no cards or sugars at all for 3 days, the number just wont come down. Its like the meds have stopped working. Any ideas anyone, I am getting worried I may be moving to Type 1. I just don't get it, nothing has changed at all. Thanks, Chris.
Please go back to your normal dose NOW!despite adding a couple of extra Metformin
You cannot move to T1, but there's always a small possibility of having been misdiagnosed.I am getting worried I may be moving to Type 1.
Please go back to your normal dose NOW!
Metformin has a maximum dose and you don't want to do damage by overdosing!
Can you tell us a bit more about what you've been eating?
Can it be you have something brewing, like a cold or a UTI or such? This can raise your blood glucose.
Can you call your doctor tomorrow to discuss your numbers? Should you get nauseous or develop a stomach ache, or feel generally very unwell, call out of hours for advice.
You cannot move to T1, but there's always a small possibility of having been misdiagnosed.
Have you checked the use by date on your test strips?
Had trouble sleeping with lots of leg cramps, I think that's the sugar, other than that, nothings changed, no illness or sudden stress, thank youSorry to read about your high numbers, @chrisd1
There are many things that affect our blood sugars. Have done anything differently since Friday like more/less exercise, are you unwell or coming down with anything, are you stressed, do you suffer from hay fever, have you had trouble sleeping, maybe it is the weather, ...?
Whatever the reason, someone with type 2 does not “move to Type 1”. They are both completely different diseases.
I hope you find the reason for your rise and feel better soon.
Hi, I am a T2, my bloods have been great since diagnosis, average around 6 on my 3 monthly test. I take 2 x Metformin 2 x a day. Friday my level when up to 15.8 and despite adding a couple of extra Metformin, eating no cards or sugars at all for 3 days, the number just wont come down. Its like the meds have stopped working. Any ideas anyone, I am getting worried I may be moving to Type 1. I just don't get it, nothing has changed at all. Thanks, Chris.
No, the jab is booked for 2 weeks time, thanksHi Chris,
You wouldn't have had a COVID jab recently?
A fair few reported BG shenangins have rolled in from other members as a sort of side effect.
Have you started using a steroid cream or inhaler or nasal drops?
One other test you should ask for is a blood test for iron levels, and also for anemia. Metformin can reduce your vitamin B12 which affects your hemoglobin levels and this can then lead to your meter giving skewed results. You should be able to request a whole blood panel and B12.
Yes ref. Calling 111 but not sure A&E are supportive of people just turning up to A&E in these COVID days.Probably a good thing to get in touch with your GP about the high levels, and if you start to feel unwell before you can see them, then dial 111 or even go to A & E and take your meter with you.
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