200-250 glucose levels on Lyxumia, Lantus and Metformin

[gurevitz]

Hi All,

I was doing really well (100-120) while on NovaRapid before meals and Lantus at night. A few months ago I started Lyxumia and Metformin and now my blood tests are now at 200-250. My diet has not changed much (low carb). I made an appointment with my doctor but it will take a week to see him. I stopped Lyxumia and Metformin and went back to NovaRapid before meals along with Lantus at night. Is this a good idea? Suggestions?

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Whereabouts in the world are you based @gurevitz?

You seem to be using mg/dl measurements rather than the mmol/L that we use in the UK

These sound like questions for your healthcare professionals really. People here can only share their own experiences as no one is qualified to give medical advice.

 

[gurevitz]

I am an American living in Israel and I prefer English medical info. I did not know the measurements were different in the UK. If I am correct, 200-250 is 11.1 to 13.9 and 100 to 150 is 5.5 to 8.3. I have an appointment with endocrinologist next week so will wait to talk to him. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[trophywench]

Has going back on to Novo before meals done the trick? cos you didn't tell us that? You also didn't tell us the reason why your Dr suggested the swap - why did he? Was it his thought that the Novo was causing you a problem or merely that swapping to a weekly jab would be easier for you personally than at every meal?

 

[gurevitz]

So far, Novo has helped a little. Now I am down to 200 (11.1 mmol/L) before and after meals. When I was diagnosed with diabetes he put me on Lantus at night and Novo before meals. It took a few weeks before my levels came down from 490 (27.75) to the low 100s (5.5+). A few months later he wanted me to try just Lantus at night with Lyxumia at night too. It originally worked and got me to lower than 180 (10) but now I am not sure. It might take a few weeks to get back things down to the low 100s. I have an appointment with my endo on Thursday. As for why he wanted to try, Lyxumia I thought it is best to use as little insulin as possible. And for sure I prefer to only have to inject nightly.

 

[gurevitz]

Good news. Levels are down. I met with my endocrinologist and he put me back on Lyxumia, Lantus and Metformin. He told me to use Norarapid as needed but if I eat healthy I should not need it. I thought about why my sugar went up and honestly, I wasn't eating the best. Avoiding the carbs and sweets is hard but I have to find the self control to not eat them. Today I made an almond flour mug cake...hmmm.