BG without insulin - cause for hope?

[dannybgoode]

So, long story short - I was very stressed yesterday and operating on far far less sleep than I would like. In my haste to get to work very early for a much needed 'get stuff off my chest' chat with colleagues (which went really well thankfully) I forgot to restock my bit bag with needles.

In the end I decided a few hours eating without my NR wouldn't hurt and I could keep an eye on my BG anyway in case so ended up very much going through a couple of hours of comfort eating. Well, the best I could given the supplies available in the office.

Ended up having 2x slices of fruit bread toast, 2x crumpets, a large Cornish pasty and a spiced chai latte. The 'spice' was basically a flavoured syrup sauce. So, not exactly what you would call carb-lite

Anyway, I tested my BG after 3 hours or so and it was only(?) 12. Am I right to think a relatively low reading like this gives cause for hope that I can do something with my own in-house insulin? More experimenting needed perhaps...

 

[Leadinglights]

I wouldn't be overly optimistic as after 2 hours which is what time many would look at it would probably have been 15 plus which when we would be aiming at no more than 8.5 would be very high but you did have a huge amount of carbs, I would estimate what you had as more than 100g carbs. Seeing what would happen with a more sensible amount of carbs for a meal like 30-40g would give you a better idea.

 

[rebrascora]

I would say, yes that is cause for a little optimism. I would have been mid 20s or probably higher after that lot and especially if I was stressed as that also pushes my levels up. Obviously if you are looking to come off insulin, you will need to manage your diet better, as the oral medication alone will struggle to keep your levels in bounds long term.

 

[dannybgoode]

I would say, yes that is cause for a little optimism. I would have been mid 20s or probably higher after that lot and especially if I was stressed as that also pushes my levels up. Obviously if you are looking to come off insulin, you will need to manage your diet better, as the oral medication alone will struggle to keep your levels in bounds long term.

Oh yesterday was a blip - I've been much more sensible than that by and large! Just yesterday was one of those days!!

In with the DSNs on Monday so will see what they say...

 

[rebrascora]

Yes, sorry, it wasn't intended as critical. We all have days where we struggle from time to time. Was more meant to say that if you were only on 12 3 hours after that lot, then there is some hope that you may be able to manage at least without bolus insulin.

 

[dannybgoode]

Yes, sorry, it wasn't intended as critical. We all have days where we struggle from time to time. Was more meant to say that if you were only on 12 3 hours after that lot, then there is some hope that you may be able to manage at least without bolus insulin.

Oh no criticism taken 🙂. I know I need to work on diet a bit. Got to be mindful of fueling appropriately for my training too.

See what the DSNs say on Monday and plan from there...

 

[goodybags]

Just a suggestion I’m thinking about something that might help you @dannybgoode
but are you still using CGM ?

 

[dannybgoode]

but are you still using CGM ?

That's a sore point!! . No is the quick answer...

 

[goodybags]

I didn’t mean to rub salt into the wounds, BUT wanted to make you aware of something - I’ve recently been made aware of, there is something where they (DSN/ GP) can for some of us now access funding to try and get us T2 D’s off Insulin that was all
might be worth a check out that was my thoughts that’s all,

 

[dannybgoode]

I didn’t mean to rub salt into the wounds, BUT wanted to make you aware of something - I’ve recently been made aware of, there is something where they (DSN/ GP) can for some of us now access funding to try and get us T2 D’s off Insulin that was all
might be worth a check out that was my thoughts that’s all,

No offence taken 🙂. My DSNs are much more supportive of the idea of a CGM even for T2's than the consultant so it is a battle I am prepared to revisit.

Just right now I have so much going on with my son that I need to focus on that more than anything. However, if there is an opportune moment to raise it on Monday I will as it would be useful whether I stay on insulin or not.