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Hello,
I was diagnosed as Borderline Type 2 last May. It was thought that it could be successfully managed by diet alone. After much research Online and being particularly impressed with the advice re "test, test, testing" in order to "see" exactly what effect particular foods have upon glucose levels, I bought a glucose meter and with that and the fantastic App/book "Carbs&Cals" I systematically set about managing my carb intake through "seeing" exactly what specific foods and serving sizes did to my blood glucose and then fine tuning what I ate to ensure lower levels and since then I have lost over a stone in weight and been able to lower my HbA1c "scores" at each 3mth check. I am unable to do any vigorous "exercise" to help lose weight and lower levels as I have a painful spinal condition and am house-bound and totally bespoke-wheelchair dependent so the improvements have been down to managing my diet alone.
Just recently I have been feeling "trembly" and a bit "odd" - often this is when waking and has also occurred between meals on a number of occasions and when I have checked my blood glucose at that time it has been in the lower 4s and twice 3.9 then 3.2. I immediately eat something and then re check and my blood glucose is up to the 5/6s after about 20 mins. I ensure that I eat regularly at about 5hr intervals - breakfast, lunch and evening meal and recently have been having a snack before bed as I do go to bed late and it is quite a while since supper.
I've looked this up and understand that a Type 2 not on any medication can't have a hypo or indeed a "false" hypo so am wondering whether any other Type 2s not on medication have experienced anything similar ?
I have noticed that my blood pressure is also high at those times too so am wondering whether there is any connection ? Hmmm - "Chicken or egg !"
I am really pleased to have found this site as it's really supportive to know exactly what others living with diabetes are experiencing - "expert patients" who really do know what it's like and can come for encouragement, advice and support. Brilliant ! :thumbup:
I'm not one to rush for a doctor so am going to keep a detailed record of blood pressure/blood glucose/any tremblies etc. in relation to meals for the coming week to see if I can notice any particular pattern(s) and then if it's still happening and I can't see any possible connections I'll have to ask for a doctor or nurse's home visit to explore this but would welcome and appreciate any input/comments, advice from other Type 2s on this forum.
Best wishes :wave:
whizzywheelz
I was diagnosed as Borderline Type 2 last May. It was thought that it could be successfully managed by diet alone. After much research Online and being particularly impressed with the advice re "test, test, testing" in order to "see" exactly what effect particular foods have upon glucose levels, I bought a glucose meter and with that and the fantastic App/book "Carbs&Cals" I systematically set about managing my carb intake through "seeing" exactly what specific foods and serving sizes did to my blood glucose and then fine tuning what I ate to ensure lower levels and since then I have lost over a stone in weight and been able to lower my HbA1c "scores" at each 3mth check. I am unable to do any vigorous "exercise" to help lose weight and lower levels as I have a painful spinal condition and am house-bound and totally bespoke-wheelchair dependent so the improvements have been down to managing my diet alone.
Just recently I have been feeling "trembly" and a bit "odd" - often this is when waking and has also occurred between meals on a number of occasions and when I have checked my blood glucose at that time it has been in the lower 4s and twice 3.9 then 3.2. I immediately eat something and then re check and my blood glucose is up to the 5/6s after about 20 mins. I ensure that I eat regularly at about 5hr intervals - breakfast, lunch and evening meal and recently have been having a snack before bed as I do go to bed late and it is quite a while since supper.
I've looked this up and understand that a Type 2 not on any medication can't have a hypo or indeed a "false" hypo so am wondering whether any other Type 2s not on medication have experienced anything similar ?
I have noticed that my blood pressure is also high at those times too so am wondering whether there is any connection ? Hmmm - "Chicken or egg !"
I am really pleased to have found this site as it's really supportive to know exactly what others living with diabetes are experiencing - "expert patients" who really do know what it's like and can come for encouragement, advice and support. Brilliant ! :thumbup:
I'm not one to rush for a doctor so am going to keep a detailed record of blood pressure/blood glucose/any tremblies etc. in relation to meals for the coming week to see if I can notice any particular pattern(s) and then if it's still happening and I can't see any possible connections I'll have to ask for a doctor or nurse's home visit to explore this but would welcome and appreciate any input/comments, advice from other Type 2s on this forum.
Best wishes :wave:
whizzywheelz