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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

15.7… 4 weeks of taking long acting insulin, it’s come down slightly from roughly 16+ in the mornings. I’m averaging 18 to 20 and up, it’s going to take years to get it to 6-7 at this rate. I’m taking 45 units daily and upping it 2 units every 3 days. No diabetic nurse for 4weeks, spoke to her 3 weeks ago. I’m seriously thinking of stopping this!!!
 
NewdestinyX said:
Hello mates,
At a couple of the other forums I've frequented there was a thread like this one where we all sorta checked in each day, with our first cup of coffee or tea, and reported our fasting or waking blood glucose level and some short comment about whether we're ok with it or if not - why not?...

It worked well as a sort of 'first thread to check' each morning and post to.

I'll start.

This morning was a 5.6mmol for me. That's about normal for me

What about you?
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Good afternoon

Only just seen this my fasting sugar this morning was 8.4 that's the lowest its Bern in weeks. This is going to be fluctuating a bit as I've gone off my Farxiga for couple weeks as we (Dr & I) try to see if it will stop me peeing every 40 mins. If it does then med change is on the cards!

I'm worried on how much sugar is likely to shift but I'm being super strict with food so fingers crossed

It will be nice to kinda have a support team behind me. Great idea thanks for setting up the thread.
 
Charlotte73 said:
15.7… 4 weeks of taking long acting insulin, it’s come down slightly from roughly 16+ in the mornings. I’m averaging 18 to 20 and up, it’s going to take years to get it to 6-7 at this rate. I’m taking 45 units daily and upping it 2 units every 3 days. No diabetic nurse for 4weeks, spoke to her 3 weeks ago. I’m seriously thinking of stopping this!!!
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Aphrodite13 said:
I'm trying to sort myself out but feeling pretty negative about it tbh ‍
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@Aphrodite13 - Be as honest as you want. This whole T2 can be a monster. I’ve had huge numbers that seemed unsurmountable, but with much experimentation of foodstuffs, realising I can’t do this thing overnight which in itself I had to realise, and the help and support right here on this friendly forum, you’ll get results.

Glad to have you in the Community! Keep posting - please. ;)
 
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of berberine on glucose-lipid metabolism, inflammatory factors and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome

Effects of berberine on glucose-lipid metabolism, inflammatory factors and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome were investigated. Eighty patients with metabolic syndrome treated in Linyi Central Hospital from January 2017 to December ...
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lots of chatter about Berberine. The above link is very interesting and if you focus on table two, the results are significant. Berberine has been extensively studied but doesn’t get much attention becasue no drug companies can make money from it. The control group received standard medication for diabetes while the test group took Berberine. Amazing affect on cholesterol and triglycerides. I spoke with my doctor and she fully supports me taking it…..the first two times it made me feel awful, but third times a charm, just finished week one. The study I noted involved people with metabolic syndrome, which I don’t have, so I may not see results. Best results are seen after a month.
this morning was 6.5, pretty standard for me.
no results yet….
 
Was 9.6 on waking at 4.20am.
Had coffee and poached egg on 1 piece toast. Was still tired so went back to bed.
Slept until 6.40 am and tested at 14.7.
Just one piece of toast and my Blood Glucose level spikes. Bread is a killer for me. . . . . .
Still ill take the 9.6mmol BG on waking as my number.
You know it makes sense.
A few new folk on here today and I wish you all a warm welcome.
Stick with this group and post any issues you have, is my advice.
There are folk on here, with vast knowledge and experience, who are happy to assist with helpful advice and tips to help you stay on track and safe.
 
Ashybang said:
Aggghhhg I hope its not spiking me, as I've been drinking gallons of the stuff.
I'm out at the moment, but will look later.
I haven't noticed adverse effects from drinking the squash previously, but will keep a close eye on it now. Ty for keeping me informed.
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Acessulfate and sucralose are in the squash I drink.
I've just read, they may cause inflammation of gut, Obesity and Diabetes.
So the drink I've used to help me lose weight and reduce Blood Glucose levels, has had the opposite effect.

Now that's settled.....
Where do I go from here?
Water is the logical choice for hydration, but I find it tediously boring and bland to drink on a regular basis.
Looks like I'm snookered.....
 
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