High Blood Sugar Levels / Type 2
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Red9zero said:
Still struggling to get an appointment with the diabetic nurse here. Blood tests seem easy enough to get, phone appointments once in a blue moon, but not had a face to face appointment since before Covid. Luckily my levels seem OK at the moment, but a check up would be nice sometime.
This might sound disingenuous (and is), but I would phone and say you are worried about a particular aspect of your control.I genuinely was having a series of hypos which there seemed no rhyme or reason about. I was seen in May 2020 very quickly and prescribed Libre.
mike9009 said:
This is me now. No exercise, bowl of porridge and 7 units of insulin, 30 minutes prior to eating...... Damn dawn phenomena
I've upped my basal +10% from 4am just to get insulin in my system early. I'll bolus (sometimes from bed) wait till BS starts to dip then catch the falling BS by eating. Sometimes it takes 15 mins, sometimes 45.mike9009 said:
Red9zero said:
Still struggling to get an appointment with the diabetic nurse here. Blood tests seem easy enough to get, phone appointments once in a blue moon, but not had a face to face appointment since before Covid. Luckily my levels seem OK at the moment, but a check up would be nice sometime.
This might sound disingenuous (and is), but I would phone and say you are worried about a particular aspect of your control.I genuinely was having a series of hypos which there seemed no rhyme or reason about. I was seen in May 2020 very quickly and prescribed Libre.
mike9009 said:
This is me now. No exercise, bowl of porridge and 7 units of insulin, 30 minutes prior to eating......
Porridge? As a diabetic, if you can't properly control blood sugar levels, why feed your body a bowl of the one thing it can't handle? I don't get it. Not trying to be an ass - genuine question because I just don't understand the reasoning.
I get checked every year for a company medical. 2 years ago my fasting glucose was at 5.3 mmol/l with recommended range at < 5.5 for fasting.
Work sprung a medical on me after a rather heavy weekend out and a lovely business class flight of which I took full advantage of a lovely Bordeaux they serve. Next morning, surprise medical.
What worried me was that even though I hadn't eaten that they measured my blood sugar at 142 mg/dl. I don't have any of the symptoms listed that I can see, have been back at the gym and am 5kg lighter than the physical 2 yrs ago and no real change in diet. I am borderline for BMI obesity but I'm a stocky wee lad. Working on that though.
Should I be concerned?
I'll be getting more tests done as soon as I'm home from this business trip. Any advice?
Work sprung a medical on me after a rather heavy weekend out and a lovely business class flight of which I took full advantage of a lovely Bordeaux they serve. Next morning, surprise medical.
What worried me was that even though I hadn't eaten that they measured my blood sugar at 142 mg/dl. I don't have any of the symptoms listed that I can see, have been back at the gym and am 5kg lighter than the physical 2 yrs ago and no real change in diet. I am borderline for BMI obesity but I'm a stocky wee lad. Working on that though.
Should I be concerned?
I'll be getting more tests done as soon as I'm home from this business trip. Any advice?
Blood sugar of 142 mg/dl is 7.9 mmo/l.
A heavy night will affect your liver function which obviously could affect the test outcome but it was only a one off test. I’m sure you are already on to this, but get a HbA1c blood test when home which will provide you average blood sugar level for the last 2-3 months and hopefully some reassurance.
A heavy night will affect your liver function which obviously could affect the test outcome but it was only a one off test. I’m sure you are already on to this, but get a HbA1c blood test when home which will provide you average blood sugar level for the last 2-3 months and hopefully some reassurance.
jagnet said:
mike9009 said:
This is me now. No exercise, bowl of porridge and 7 units of insulin, 30 minutes prior to eating......
Porridge? As a diabetic, if you can't properly control blood sugar levels, why feed your body a bowl of the one thing it can't handle? I don't get it. Not trying to be an ass - genuine question because I just don't understand the reasoning.
Slow releasing carbs, even for a T2D, are better. Synthetic (or injected) insulin does not react as quickly or in the same profile as 'narural' insulin so complex carbs are recommended. For a T2D, they also put the pancreas under less strain, so it can cope with the slow release over a longer period of time. Similar to eating wholemeal pasta or bread over their white counterparts.
It still does not negate the dawn phenomenon though and perhaps exasperates it, but I need to eat......
This morning, I may have needed to inject slightly earlier, but you can see the blood sugar dropping slightly before it kicks upwards.
Phil. said:
Blood sugar of 142 mg/dl is 7.9 mmo/l.
A heavy night will affect your liver function which obviously could affect the test outcome but it was only a one off test. I’m sure you are already on to this, but get a HbA1c blood test when home which will provide you average blood sugar level for the last 2-3 months and hopefully some reassurance.
Thanks Phil. I'll be doing just that. A heavy night will affect your liver function which obviously could affect the test outcome but it was only a one off test. I’m sure you are already on to this, but get a HbA1c blood test when home which will provide you average blood sugar level for the last 2-3 months and hopefully some reassurance.
mike9009 said:
Porridge is a complex carbohydrate and slow releasing. I have just returned from a bike ride with the family, so one of the best things to have before cycling as it will release the 'sugars' over a long period of time. I find it works for me. A bit like marathon runners carb loading.....
Cheers for responding. Like I say, not trying to be an ass* or trip you up, I just find different people's approaches to diet (and carbs in particular) really interesting.* some would argue that I rarely need to try, it just comes naturally
jagnet said:
mike9009 said:
Porridge is a complex carbohydrate and slow releasing. I have just returned from a bike ride with the family, so one of the best things to have before cycling as it will release the 'sugars' over a long period of time. I find it works for me. A bit like marathon runners carb loading.....
Cheers for responding. Like I say, not trying to be an ass* or trip you up, I just find different people's approaches to diet (and carbs in particular) really interesting.* some would argue that I rarely need to try, it just comes naturally
The control is never constant, so loads of things influence your blood glucose levels. Seasonally things change, temperature, go for a walk, sit on the sofa, ready salted pack of crisps versus smoky bacon crisps, etc. I have been diabetic for 41 years and still have not got the hang of it all - hence chatting about it can really help.
When you have a working pancreas, cherish it and look after it! Unfortunately, I did not have that option.....
mike9009 said:
The control is never constant, so loads of things influence your blood glucose levels. Seasonally things change, temperature, go for a walk, sit on the sofa, ready salted pack of crisps versus smoky bacon crisps, etc. I have been diabetic for 41 years and still have not got the hang of it all - hence chatting about it can really help.
Really interesting, and I must admit I'd never even given thought to the issue being sensitive enough to be affected right down to the flavours of crisp being eaten. That's got to be hard work keeping on top of it. I appreciate the insight from the T1D perspective; T2D being so common where I live (it's practically a national pastime now) that my interest in diabetes has very much been focused on that side of things. Lots for me to ponder on, so thank you.
mike9009 said:
When you have a working pancreas, cherish it and look after it! Unfortunately, I did not have that option.....
Definitely a big fan of my pancreas and I don't like to dwell too much on what I used to put it through. Long working days, lots of energy drinks... urgh.jagnet said:
mike9009 said:
The control is never constant, so loads of things influence your blood glucose levels. Seasonally things change, temperature, go for a walk, sit on the sofa, ready salted pack of crisps versus smoky bacon crisps, etc. I have been diabetic for 41 years and still have not got the hang of it all - hence chatting about it can really help.
Really interesting, and I must admit I'd never even given thought to the issue being sensitive enough to be affected right down to the flavours of crisp being eaten. That's got to be hard work keeping on top of it. I appreciate the insight from the T1D perspective; T2D being so common where I live (it's practically a national pastime now) that my interest in diabetes has very much been focused on that side of things. Lots for me to ponder on, so thank you.
mike9009 said:
When you have a working pancreas, cherish it and look after it! Unfortunately, I did not have that option.....
Definitely a big fan of my pancreas and I don't like to dwell too much on what I used to put it through. Long working days, lots of energy drinks... urgh.
HBA1c now at 45, slightly higher than normal but going in the right direction, I was at 71 not that long ago. I’ve another set of bloods booked in eight weeks so I’ll hopefully be well under 42 by then. I’m following a pretty strict diet over the last while and it’s starting to pay off. Look better, feel better, moving better, moving a lot more. About half way with my weight loss, but I know from experience the second half will take longer.
Onwards and upwards, or hopefully downwards on the scales.
Onwards and upwards, or hopefully downwards on the scales.
P. ONeill said:
HBA1c now at 45, slightly higher than normal but going in the right direction, I was at 71 not that long ago. I’ve another set of bloods booked in eight weeks so I’ll hopefully be well under 42 by then. I’m following a pretty strict diet over the last while and it’s starting to pay off. Look better, feel better, moving better, moving a lot more. About half way with my weight loss, but I know from experience the second half will take longer.
Onwards and upwards, or hopefully downwards on the scales.
Well done. Onwards and upwards, or hopefully downwards on the scales.
P. ONeill said:
HBA1c now at 45, slightly higher than normal but going in the right direction, I was at 71 not that long ago. I’ve another set of bloods booked in eight weeks so I’ll hopefully be well under 42 by then. I’m following a pretty strict diet over the last while and it’s starting to pay off. Look better, feel better, moving better, moving a lot more. About half way with my weight loss, but I know from experience the second half will take longer.
Onwards and upwards, or hopefully downwards on the scales.
Cracking result. That must have taken some real life style changes to achieve, do not underestimate what you have done! I don't know the chances of reversal, but you must be on the way......Onwards and upwards, or hopefully downwards on the scales.
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