Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
Uncontrolled Type 2 and hyper's happening....
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2101184" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>Hi [USER=466107]@whyme_again[/USER]</p><p>Oh my... Absolutely everything's going wrong, hasn't it? I want to start with the Reactive Hypoglycemia, as it seems no-one's told you over all this time how to actually treat it, rather than just tackle the hypo's: Low carb. <u><em><strong>You don't need carbs.</strong></em></u> And the name reactive hypoglycemia gives it away, really... Your body is overreacting to a spike in bloodglucose, brought on by carbs. Your insulin production overshoots its target, giving you a hypo. If there's no spike for your body to respond to, there's no overreaction, hence, <em>no hypo</em>... If you'd steered clear of soda's, pommy bears, banana's and whatnot, there wouldn't've <em>been</em> any hypo's to begin with. I'm so sorry, someone really, really let the ball drop there. Thing is, with type 2 and high bloodsugars, treatment, in dietary terms, is the same as it would be for reactive hypoglycemia: low carb. It's the carbs that make your bloodsugars rise. That means anything with sugar and starches, so aside from the straight sugars, that means anything made with grains, like bread and such, cereal, rice, pasta, corn, potatoes, most fruits save for berries.... All of that should've been off your menu from the beginning of your RH problems. (And most likely it would've staved off T2 for a good while longer to boot)...</p><p></p><p>I'm so sorry. Your bloodsugars have been bouncing all over the place while they could have been kept on a relatively even keel all along, if you'd just kept the carbs to a minimum. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>As for right now, steroids, even small amounts, will make bloodsugars rise. Some people who take them for a flare-up may need insulin temporarily, but if it's a small-ish dose, just dietary changes and/or oral meds could suffice. But yes, those 5mg's do make a difference. Others here have to take steroids continuously and are doing alright on diet, and I have a steroid shot every now and again, but it doesn't spike me any higher than an 8 or 9 anymore, for about 3 days. I'm on a keto diet myself, whch in your case, may be advisable too. Should you choose to try it it'll be a kick in the head for a week or so, with headaches, muscle and joint ache, brain fog and whatnot, but once you're out at the other end of it you'll feel like a new person. (Keto is 20 grams of carbs a day or less, moderate protein, high in fats). Also, considering your medication, the combination of keto and your meds could cause hypo's, so keep an eye out. And another thing... Do you have a meter? You really, really need one to know where you're at. So look into getting one, if you're going to change anything in your diet especially.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/</a> is my little quick-start-guide... Maybe it'll be useful, maybe not. But I do hope that this week'll be a big turning point for you and your health. Things CAN be better than they are right now, I promise you! (By the way, carbs are inflammatory foods.... Once i cut those out for the most part, my rheumatism subsided almost completely. If I botch it up I feel it, but.... That rarely happens anymore. Thought I'd mention it as it might be of interest, with the steroids. I should be on a small steady dose like you. I don't need them though.)</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2101184, member: 401801"] Hi [USER=466107]@whyme_again[/USER] Oh my... Absolutely everything's going wrong, hasn't it? I want to start with the Reactive Hypoglycemia, as it seems no-one's told you over all this time how to actually treat it, rather than just tackle the hypo's: Low carb. [U][I][B]You don't need carbs.[/B][/I][/U] And the name reactive hypoglycemia gives it away, really... Your body is overreacting to a spike in bloodglucose, brought on by carbs. Your insulin production overshoots its target, giving you a hypo. If there's no spike for your body to respond to, there's no overreaction, hence, [I]no hypo[/I]... If you'd steered clear of soda's, pommy bears, banana's and whatnot, there wouldn't've [I]been[/I] any hypo's to begin with. I'm so sorry, someone really, really let the ball drop there. Thing is, with type 2 and high bloodsugars, treatment, in dietary terms, is the same as it would be for reactive hypoglycemia: low carb. It's the carbs that make your bloodsugars rise. That means anything with sugar and starches, so aside from the straight sugars, that means anything made with grains, like bread and such, cereal, rice, pasta, corn, potatoes, most fruits save for berries.... All of that should've been off your menu from the beginning of your RH problems. (And most likely it would've staved off T2 for a good while longer to boot)... I'm so sorry. Your bloodsugars have been bouncing all over the place while they could have been kept on a relatively even keel all along, if you'd just kept the carbs to a minimum. :( As for right now, steroids, even small amounts, will make bloodsugars rise. Some people who take them for a flare-up may need insulin temporarily, but if it's a small-ish dose, just dietary changes and/or oral meds could suffice. But yes, those 5mg's do make a difference. Others here have to take steroids continuously and are doing alright on diet, and I have a steroid shot every now and again, but it doesn't spike me any higher than an 8 or 9 anymore, for about 3 days. I'm on a keto diet myself, whch in your case, may be advisable too. Should you choose to try it it'll be a kick in the head for a week or so, with headaches, muscle and joint ache, brain fog and whatnot, but once you're out at the other end of it you'll feel like a new person. (Keto is 20 grams of carbs a day or less, moderate protein, high in fats). Also, considering your medication, the combination of keto and your meds could cause hypo's, so keep an eye out. And another thing... Do you have a meter? You really, really need one to know where you're at. So look into getting one, if you're going to change anything in your diet especially. [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/[/URL] is my little quick-start-guide... Maybe it'll be useful, maybe not. But I do hope that this week'll be a big turning point for you and your health. Things CAN be better than they are right now, I promise you! (By the way, carbs are inflammatory foods.... Once i cut those out for the most part, my rheumatism subsided almost completely. If I botch it up I feel it, but.... That rarely happens anymore. Thought I'd mention it as it might be of interest, with the steroids. I should be on a small steady dose like you. I don't need them though.) Good luck! Jo [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
Uncontrolled Type 2 and hyper's happening....
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…