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[01012k7]

I have been diabetic for a few years (12) had a few problems toe ulcers etc I been running at Hba1c was120 that was the last count which is bad and after a week of being very ill I was admitted to the hospital with a foot ulcer on the heel I was in the hospital for 17 days I have started on working on getting low sugar levels it's going to take some time to get my sugar level down as I have to keep my foot up as my leg in plaster keep you posted ..

 

[Leadinglights]

I have been diabetic for a few years (12) had a few problems toe ulcers etc I been running at 120 mmol that was the last count which is bad and after a week of being very ill I was admitted to the hospital with a foot ulcer on the heel I was in the hospital for 17 days I have started on working on getting low sugar levels it's going to take some time to get my sugar level down as I have to keep my foot up as my leg in plaster keep you posted ..

That sound very nasty for you. Perhaps you could say how you think your levels are running so high, is it that you have changed something that your diabetes has become out of control. Clearly those high levels are not good so have you been given any help from your diabetic team to bring them down in terms of medication. I'm sure you know that reducing your intake of carbohydrates is essential to bring your blood glucose down.
If you are willing to share details of the sort of meals you have there may be some ideas from people that will help. Do you have a blood glucose monitor so you can test your tolerance to foods and meals, if not it would be something that would help.

 

[01012k7]

My sugar levels are better now as my diabetic nurse has been helping me looks like most of the problem was down to how much food I had Bread, potato, milk, cheese, now porridge oats for breakfast or Weetabix lunch maybe fish and some meat beans scrambled eggs, etc all foods are grilled now for dinner Meat veg and normal 2 potatoes cut in half and maybe a banana.
Weight loss has been a shocker too lost a good 3 stone in 8 weeks was not planned but I guess not been well and not eating the wrong stuff as help.
The struggle when I get back to work not letting my level drop too low..

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @01012k7

Sorry to hear about your problems with your feet

Sounds like you are making some good changes to reduce your total carbohydrate intake (it is all carbs, not just ‘of which sugars’ which push your BG up).

Have you considered getting a BG meter so that you can see how much of a rise you get from different meals? Many members here find it an invaluable way to optimise their menu. The most affordable meters members here have found are the SD Gluco Navii or the Spirit Tee2 - which both have test strips at around £8 for 50. Checking immediately before eating, and again 2hrs later and aiming for a rise of 2-3mmol/L or less can be a very helpful strategy that lets your BG numbers come down gradually.

Be aware too that your body may well be used to running at quite high levels, and may start to complain as your BG gets more in-range. You may feel distinctly wobbly, even though your levels are perfectly healthy. It can be hard to spot these ‘false hypos’ without a meter to check when the symptoms are occuring. As your body adjusts, it will gradually reset its glucose thermostat, but the sensations can be quite unpleasant in the meantime!

 

[Flower]

Hello and welcome @01012k7

Sorry to hear about the problems you're dealing with.

Has your ulcer been infected as that will push up your blood glucose? even after the infection is cleared the inflammation in the foot tissue from having an ulcer causes blood sugar to be elevated for a while. I've been in casts for ulcers and it is a good way to help healing by removing pressure from the affected areas, have you got a window in the cast for dressing changes?

The best way to achieve good healing is as said above and by your DSN to get in range stable blood sugars which give the best environment for tissue healing. Once my infection had subsided the speed at which my ulcer started to fill in and heal was visible daily. I hope you can start to see improvements with the changes you're making to your diet.

Wishing you well with the healing.

 

[01012k7]

Welcome to the forum @01012k7

Sorry to hear about your problems with your feet

Sounds like you are making some good changes to reduce your total carbohydrate intake (it is all carbs, not just ‘of which sugars’ which push your BG up).

Have you considered getting a BG meter so that you can see how much of a rise you get from different meals? Many members here find it an invaluable way to optimise their menu. The most affordable meters members here have found are the SD Gluco Navii or the Spirit Tee2 - which both have test strips at around £8 for 50. Checking immediately before eating, and again 2hrs later and aiming for a rise of 2-3mmol/L or less can be a very helpful strategy that lets your BG numbers come down gradually.

Be aware too that your body may well be used to running at quite high levels, and may start to complain as your BG gets more in-range. You may feel distinctly wobbly, even though your levels are perfectly healthy. It can be hard to spot these ‘false hypos’ without a meter to check when the symptoms are occuring. As your body adjusts, it will gradually reset its glucose thermostat, but the sensations can be quite unpleasant in the meantime!

Accu-Chek mobile meter i have with wireless adaptor and using Mysugr pro Estimated HBA1c is 52.9

 

[01012k7]

Hello and welcome @01012k7

Sorry to hear about the problems you're dealing with.

Has your ulcer been infected as that will push up your blood glucose? even after the infection is cleared the inflammation in the foot tissue from having an ulcer causes blood sugar to be elevated for a while. I've been in casts for ulcers and it is a good way to help healing by removing pressure from the affected areas, have you got a window in the cast for dressing changes?

The best way to achieve good healing is as said above and by your DSN to get in range stable blood sugars which give the best environment for tissue healing. Once my infection had subsided the speed at which my ulcer started to fill in and heal was visible daily. I hope you can start to see improvements with the changes you're making to your diet.

Wishing you well with the healing.

I am up at the hospital each Wednesday at 9 am with Diabatc Team getting plaster taken off and redressed and plaster put back on

 

[Drummer]

Those high carb foods will not have helped you keep your blood glucose in the normal range.
Your Hba1c is quite high, so swapping to lower carb over a period of some weeks would be advisable, so it isn't too much of a shock.
There is no need to grill everything - you can cook normally, just avoid the sugar and starch.
What medication are you on which causes lows? You might need to consult about that, as it could be too much when your levels start to drop. It can be very quick - I went from 91 to 47 in 80 days, and down to 41 at 6 months from diagnosis. For an uncomplicated type two reducing carbs is normally very effective. Of course there is always the possibility that you are something more complex.

 

[01012k7]

Those high carb foods will not have helped you keep your blood glucose in the normal range.
Your Hba1c is quite high, so swapping to lower carb over a period of some weeks would be advisable, so it isn't too much of a shock.
There is no need to grill everything - you can cook normally, just avoid the sugar and starch.
What medication are you on which causes lows? You might need to consult about that, as it could be too much when your levels start to drop. It can be very quick - I went from 91 to 47 in 80 days, and down to 41 at 6 months from diagnosis. For an uncomplicated type two reducing carbs is normally very effective. Of course there is always the possibility that you are something more complex.

I gone from 120 to 81 in 6 weeks my leg is up so its hard to do any exercise at the moment lost lots of weight.

 

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I gone from 120 to 81 in 6 weeks my leg is up so its hard to do any exercise at the moment lost lots of weight.

I wonder if since you have lost weight so quickly whilst still having some quite high carb foods you may be misdiagnosed and it might be worth asking for the extra tests to check that you are actually Type 2.

 

[01012k7]

I wonder if since you have lost weight so quickly whilst still having some quite high carb foods you may be misdiagnosed and it might be worth asking for the extra tests to check that you are actually Type 2.

Did ask that question when I was in the hospital they took lots of blood test