Hello from a very newbie

[Lucyr]

Update . The readings for 2 weeks ( 1 a day) were sent to the Nurse for 2 weeks. The levels are falling 18.6 highest down to 9.8 lowest using Metformin slow release. The present opinion is that as the levels are falling Type 2 is the most likely. But if the levels rise or my weight drops significantly I should make contact. Fortunately the GP's have a messenging system which produces a quick response.

I think this is the problem with the drastic reduction in carbs you’ve made in your diet. Whilst it’s great that your levels are falling, they are still high, so it could still be type 1.5 but masked by the low carb diet and assumed T2 because of the BGs. Do keep an eye on your levels.

 

[Jenny105]

Levels still dropping despite having been away . Nurse says check once a day. Sometimes I check more for reason of cnecking progress. I have nt been on low low carbs for about 10 days .Thanks for your interest

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Glad to hear your levels are still reducing @Jenny105

Keep us updated 🙂

 

[Jenny105]

Glad to hear your levels are still reducing @Jenny105

Keep us updated 🙂

Will do ........... 😉

 

[Jenny105]

Hi my levels still dropping - BUT- so is my weight . This is probably an unusual question but how do I stop my weight from falling further? My height is approx 5 ' 1. My weight has dropped to 8 stone 6 from 9st 7 in 2 1/2 m. My test results are averaging about 8-9. Down from 18. I eat around 30 carbs per meal, roughly.
Last week my nurse said to get in touch if my weight keeps falling. My query is :- Is their anything I can eat to stop the weight loss.9st 7 - 8 stone 6 in 2 1/2 m. My weight is about correct for my BMI. But lower isnt .
I have some nuts, and ground nuts, cheese (lo carb but fatty - mostly non saturated), more carbs ?Any Suggestions? Thanks

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I have some nuts, and ground nuts, cheese (lo carb but fatty - mostly non saturated), more carbs ?Any Suggestions? Thanks

Yes that’s the right idea. Since you‘ve reduced the amount of carbs (and therefore available energy) in your meals, you can balance that by increasing the proportion of protein and ‘good fats’.

You don’t want to overdo the protein, as that can put pressure on your kidneys, but nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, oily fish are useful additions. Fats and the proportions of the different types are a bit of a hot potato, and there are differing approaches and opinions on the forum regarding things like full-fat dairy, and fatty meats. While some remain cautious about intake of fats, particularly saturated fats, other members eat those relatively freely, and do not feel they have seen a negative impact on their cholesterol levels and/or the balance between the various cholesterol components. In some cases, improvements have even been observed.

 

[Jenny105]

Will do ........... 😉

Hi update. I tested at 11.30 today, 31/2hrs after breakfast. (Nurse wants one reading a day @ very varied times)
Today it was 4.8, the lowest since 18.6 on 18th Aug. Now 'Im thinking whats too low ???!!! 😉

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Hi update. I tested at 11.30 today, 31/2hrs after breakfast. (Nurse wants one reading a day @ very varied times)
Today it was 4.8, the lowest since 18.6 on 18th Aug. Now 'Im thinking whats too low ???!!! 😉

Anything below 4.0 is considered an alert level for hypoglycaemia, so is usually treated with 15g of fast acting carbs (eg glucose tablets or lucozade)

 

[Jenny105]

Thanks very much for this . I have some naughty Liquorice Allsorts to hand if the mark slips below 4. But I'll nip to the corner shop for glucose or lucozade. (Loved that as a kid) .

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Thanks very much for this . I have some naughty Liquorice Allsorts to hand if the mark slips below 4. But I'll nip to the corner shop for glucose or lucozade. (Loved that as a kid) .

The general rule of thumb for treating low blood glucose (the 15 rule) is to take 15g of fast carbs, and wait 15 minutes before rechecking. If still below 4.0mmol/L, retreat with another 15g, and wait another 15 minutes and check again 🙂

 

[Jenny105]

The general rule of thumb for treating low blood glucose (the 15 rule) is to take 15g of fast carbs, and wait 15 minutes before rechecking. If still below 4.0mmol/L, retreat with another 15g, and wait another 15 minutes and check again 🙂

Useful rule, easy to remember.

Anything below 4.0 is considered an alert level for hypoglycaemia, so is usually treated with 15g of fast acting carbs (eg glucose tablets or lucozade)

Today I have my new strips. I retested at 12pm 4.6 Then had a fairly normal lunch (main meal) with 1 1/2 portions of potatoe sald and 2 tbspn bake beans (veg is the norm ) 2 hours later the reading was 7.9 ! So I wonder what that says. 🙄 I'll try readings b4 and after breakfast tomorrow.

 

[Jenny105]

Hi I have a Glucomen areo metre. Generally I test once a day for the nurse and maybe once or twice more if experimenting. Does an early morning cup of tea 3/4 hr B4 brekkie affect a pre breakfast reading - semi skim, no sugar ?

And i missed 1x500gm Metformin slow release yesterday @ lunch time. Would that affect todays readings? 7.8 pre brekkie (correction ) sorry , immediately b4 breakfast 12.4 post brekkie. Thanks

 

[Lucyr]

Metformin takes many weeks to build up so one missed tablet won’t make a difference.

For your pre breakfast reading, the only way to tell if it affects you is to test. If you are at 4.8 after the tea but before breakfast then the likelihood is that it isn’t affecting you.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I retested at 12pm 4.6 Then had a fairly normal lunch (main meal) with 1 1/2 portions of potatoe sald and 2 tbspn bake beans (veg is the norm ) 2 hours later the reading was 7.9 ! So I wonder what that says. 🙄 I'll try readings b4 and after breakfast tomorrow.

Would that affect todays readings? 7.8 pre brekkie (correction ) sorry , immediately b4 breakfast 12.4 post brekkie. Thanks

It’s unlikely that was connected with missing one Metformin tablet, or connected to your cuppa (though depending on how your body behaves, and if your liver begins releasing glucose as soon as you rise, you might find that you may see a difference immediately on getting out of bed, and 45mins later.

I think it’s more likely to show how your body is reacting to the carbohydrates in your meals. It would be worth considering reducing the portion of potatoes/beans (or maybe choosing either/or rather than both?), and considering a smaller portion or a slightly different breakfast?

But as you say, it’s worth double-checking to see if these results are a general trend, or just a one-off.

 

[Jenny105]

It’s unlikely that was connected with missing one Metformin tablet, or connected to your cuppa (though depending on how your body behaves, and if your liver begins releasing glucose as soon as you rise, you might find that you may see a difference immediately on getting out of bed, and 45mins later.

I think it’s more likely to show how your body is reacting to the carbohydrates in your meals. It would be worth considering reducing the portion of potatoes/beans (or maybe choosing either/or rather than both?), and considering a smaller portion or a slightly different breakfast?

But as you say, it’s worth double-checking to see if these results are a general trend, or just a one-off.

@everydayupsanddowns Beans - i think. The same Breakfast ,without beans but with egg, gave a better result. PS 2 x fish fingers showed siilarme prob. I did science at school , understand the testing principles BUT there seem to be too many variables testing glucose

Frustrated is wot I feel. I'm not sure where I'm going with all of this. eg type 2? or LADA? How many carbs? etc
The latest results were sent in Weds eve and I sent some questions, see latest post on here. Food and carbs section. I can post the daily results if deemed useful. Thanks for your support.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

The same Breakfast ,without beans but with egg, gave a better result

Ah! Interesting experiment. Sometimes the sauce around the beans is a bit of a BG mangler for members here.

 

[Jenny105]

Ah! Interesting experiment. Sometimes the sauce around the beans is a bit of a BG mangler for members here.

I'm guessing its the sauce. Hubby dished it up 🙂) Also the crumby mix round fish fingers looks sinister. I didn't remove any this time . Weight dropped again. 54kg.
I'm going for upping the carbs for a few days & a few more samples a day. If blood results go up and weight goes down again I'll contact the Nurse. TA muchly

 

[Leadinglights]

I'm guessing its the sauce. Hubby dished it up 🙂) Also the crumby mix round fish fingers looks sinister. I didn't remove any this time . Weight dropped again. 54kg.
I'm going for upping the carbs for a few days & a few more samples a day. If blood results go up and weight goes down again I'll contact the Nurse. TA muchly

With fish fingers there is a greater proportion of 'crumb' to fish than in say a piece of fish. I have found what they call lightly dusted fish in a few supermarkets which have less carb than normal breaded fish.
You could have some cheese on your toast with say a poached egg or scrambled egg with smoked salmon.
It is worth focusing on trends rather than individual readings.

 

[helli]

I have seen recipes that "crumb" their fish with parmesan.
If I remember correctly it is a fillet of white fish of your choice with parmesan grated over the top and put in the oven.

I tend to use breadcrumbs (sometimes making my own from stale bread, sometimes buying panko breadcrumbs, if I am feeling posh and wanting extra crunch) and do it myself. You get as much fish to crumb as you want and it is pretty easy to do.

 

[Jenny105]

I have seen recipes that "crumb" their fish with parmesan.
If I remember correctly it is a fillet of white fish of your choice with parmesan grated over the top and put in the oven.

I tend to use breadcrumbs (sometimes making my own from stale bread, sometimes buying panko breadcrumbs, if I am feeling posh and wanting extra crunch) and do it myself. You get as much fish to crumb as you want and it is pretty easy to do.

@helli I was using Birds Eye. Usually, for main meal, we have plain grilled fish. But i will bear this in mind. I have a tin of old bread i used to use for bread pudding .