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Group 7-day waking average?

4.7 this morning had a bit of a shock I booked a appointment to get my eyes tested my last test was just after I was diagnosed with diabetes 18 months ago, was due another test in 6 months time but ive been getting blurred vision and a strange greyish shadow covering my right eye for the last few weeks, I have a condition called cornea dystrophy for some years but had little or no change so I was expecting it had changed, my optician said he suspected I have retinopathy he took a couple of scans and said there is swelling in the right eye which explains the shadow, he is referring me I assume for treatment oddly enough I have an appointment for my first retail scan next week its taken that long to come through, must admit I am worried no idea what to expect now didn't expect this as my BS is well controlled,
 
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Afternoon all, my waking reading was 4.8 but after 2 hours (no breakfast) it had risen to 7.1. It dropped down steadily after this but does anyone else find that they get this morning rise despite not eating? Any ways to counteract it? I'm not currently on medication.
 
@Pam123 - sorry to hear of your shock, hoping all goes well for you and it’s not as bad as you are fearing.
 
@Foz556 - a lot of people get a rise in the mornings after waking. It’s known as the dawn phenomenon and is the body’s way of getting you going after waking. I use insulin so not able to offer any help in how to counteract this for you without medication. Maybe others on here have ideas?
 
Eternal422 said:
@Foz556 - a lot of people get a rise in the mornings after waking. It’s known as the dawn phenomenon and is the body’s way of getting you going after waking. I use insulin so not able to offer any help in how to counteract this for you without medication. Maybe others on here have ideas?
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Oh interesting. I've not heard of the dawn phenomenon, thank you. I mean, my 7 year old does a pretty good job of getting me going at 6.30am so I guess I just need to tell my body it can hold back on the glucose release :rofl:
 
Eternal422 said:
@Pam123 - sorry to hear of your shock, hoping all goes well for you and it’s not as bad as you are fearing.
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thanks its not just the retinal scan its what treatment etc I need that's worrying which I know will have to be done at hospital, I have a phobia with going to hospital even when I went with my hubby when he had his treatment, the way it effects me is terrible I go into a panic I can't control, so the prospect of having to visit for treatment and I was told today it would be on going just terrifies me.
 
Pam123 said:
thanks its not just the retinal scan its what treatment etc I need that's worrying which I know will have to be done at hospital, I have a phobia with going to hospital even when I went with my hubby when he had his treatment, the way it effects me is terrible I go into a panic I can't control, so the prospect of having to visit for treatment and I was told today it would be on going just terrifies me.
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@goodybags may be able to offer some advice or comfort as he has shared a bit about his experiences on here.
 
@rebrascora Maybe get an AirTag or similar to put on your key ring so that if you do drop them in the field you can find them easily.
 
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