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Going Back to work after being sick T2

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Ok going back to work soon my sugar levels are good at the moment but sit around all day as I have to rest the leg and keep it up as I have a foot ulcer.
The problem I have is eating as I am going to be more active so guess sugar levels will drop quicker but i have Dextro tablets so if I have a hypo so that will help but what do I do if I am too high get a hyper it's going to be a learning curve for the first 2 weeks I guess and getting the sugar levels right is going to be a job to start with.
 
Hello. I hope going back to work goes well for you. It would be helpful if you would be able to share what medications you take to give more helpful response to the sugar level questions.
 
Well the main points you've realised on your own - yes you will now be able to be more active - merely by not being a hospital in patient grants us that possibility, LOL - but not too active having had the foot problem, don't want that again! - and that you'll need dose adjustment advice should you experience high BGS - having only very recently been prescribed insulin.

Usually when folk are started on insulin whatever type of D they have - it is normal to be able to contact their medical team quickly by phone when they need dose adjustment advice - which they are all going to need. That advice will differ though depending on what insulin regime they are on and what type(s) of insulin they have been prescribed. In the case of Type 2, because people are also taking oral medication for that, they will be prescribed different types of insulin than straightforward Type 1s - and dose adjustment advice will therefore be different.

So as @Lucyr asked, what meds are you now taking and also - do you have phone nos for quick queries?
 
Lucyr said:
Hello. I hope going back to work goes well for you. It would be helpful if you would be able to share what medications you take to give more helpful response to the sugar level questions.
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Lantus set to 20, Metformin ,gliclazide, Lansoprazole, Clopidogrel ,Atorvastatin ,Amitriptyline , Ramiprill
 
trophywench said:
Well the main points you've realised on your own - yes you will now be able to be more active - merely by not being a hospital in patient grants us that possibility, LOL - but not too active having had the foot problem, don't want that again! - and that you'll need dose adjustment advice should you experience high BGS - having only very recently been prescribed insulin.

Usually when folk are started on insulin whatever type of D they have - it is normal to be able to contact their medical team quickly by phone when they need dose adjustment advice - which they are all going to need. That advice will differ though depending on what insulin regime they are on and what type(s) of insulin they have been prescribed. In the case of Type 2, because people are also taking oral medication for that, they will be prescribed different types of insulin than straightforward Type 1s - and dose adjustment advice will therefore be different.

So as @Lucyr asked, what meds are you now taking and also - do you have phone nos for quick queries?
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I been seeing a Diabetes nurse each week when my foot was dressed they have played with the Lantus and 20 looks the best setting for me i have been seeing the MBT at royal surrey Hospital and my foot has been upgraded community podiatry (diabetic podiatrist ) so will under cedar center Guildford
 
Ah - so you only have a 'slow acting' insulin - the Lantus, though you are also taking Gliclazide, which 'encourages the pancreas to produce more insulin' however there are no guarantees of what time it will produce it or how much of it, it will be.

Hence, can't offer any thoughts on what might work to reduce a hyper BG test result in your case other than adding exercise or reducing carbohydrate intake prior to the blood test results - ie being wise after the event to try and stop that happening again.

However ..... if you do get regular 'highs' (or indeed, lows) at certain times of day rather than at random times - then certainly well worth asking the nurse how to try and prevent them - it is something that your team certainly do need to know.
 
I guess I have to suck it and see what works for me then keep to that plan me levels have been good
 
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