Hi there. Recently been put onto insulin (8 units of Humalin 1 twice a day). I've been on it now for just over 2 weeks. BG level just before I took first does was in the 23s and that level dropped to around 7.5 in a week. I'm on antibiotics for a duff toe (under the hospital for this) and am on week 3 of antibiotics of a 6 week cause. I went to foot clinic yesterday and saw the DN at the same time (very impressed there) and mentioned that the BG levels had been going up again. She suggested 10 units in the morning and 9 at night and have been on that since Wednesday night - BG levels are still high, this morning before breakfast they were 10.5 and at lunch 15.4. Before I give her a call is it likely that the underlying toe infection is causing the BG levels to remain high? I know it's all a learning curve and amounts of insulin etc take a while to get right. Thanks in advance.
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BG Level query
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Kaylz
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Yes very possible that it is the infection, as a Type 1 on a different insulin regime I'd have to alter doses so it's still worth ringing them as if you need more you need more, you may find that when the infection is gone you will need to reduce it again but definitely give your team a ring xx
Inka
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Yes, definitely infection can cause high blood sugars. Some antibiotics can too. You’re on a basal only insulin (the i after the word Humulin is for isophane) so that makes adjustments a little more cautious (because it lasts longer).
High blood sugars can make it harder for your body to deal with infection, so definitely give the nurse a call.
High blood sugars can make it harder for your body to deal with infection, so definitely give the nurse a call.
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Welcome to the forum
I hope your toe heals well soon.
Yes any infection including colds can affect our glucose levels and Hugh levels can slow healing down So please keep in close contact with your DSN as you will need advice on managing your background (Basal) insulin and perhaps some additional treatment as well.
I hope your toe heals well soon.
Yes any infection including colds can affect our glucose levels and Hugh levels can slow healing down So please keep in close contact with your DSN as you will need advice on managing your background (Basal) insulin and perhaps some additional treatment as well.
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