High sugar levels

[suziepoo]

Hi
My sugar levels were 10.9 before brekkie, 12.9 before lunch and 16.8 before my drive home. I cancelled my run coz I wasn't sure I'd get round with such high levels! And it's not fair on my friends to have to look after me!

My question is, how do I get them down? I'm not yet on insulin so that's not an option and my meds obviously aren't working.

Any help would be much appreciated!🙂

 

[newbs]

I would contact your DN or GP asap to tell them your situation and how you feel. When I was first DX I was put on tablets that didn't work for me at all. They need to sort your meds out, don't just put up with feeling ill and running high all the time.

 

[Andy HB]

I would contact your DN or GP asap to tell them your situation and how you feel. When I was first DX I was put on tablets that didn't work for me at all. They need to sort your meds out, don't just put up with feeling ill and running high all the time.

Whilst I think that we'd all like to come up with some blazingly brilliant advice, I can't think of anything else to suggest other than precisely that. 😱

Meanwhile, I would suggest strictly controlling your carbs until you can get some modicum of control.

Andy 🙂

 

[suziepoo]

Thanks for the advice. My gp is aware of this as I spoke to her on Monday when she finally confirmed that the specialist had said to go back on one of my tablets (pioglitazone). She just wants me to go for blood tests again in 4 weeks and then go back to her for a follow-up chat as I'm new to theyir practice.

Being a runner, I'm aware that I need my carbs so won't cutting back cause problems? Only should I just cut back on non-running days? - Again the dietician said it depends on what type I am (not yet known!) and in the meantime just eat a healthy balanced diet!

Sorry for asking more questions but I only ever seem to get conflicting advice from the NHS!!

 

[Northerner]

Suzie, is there any way they can speed up your appointment about overcoming your needle phobia? It really sounds to me that you need insulin, and it's the best way to ensure you can enjoy your running. Four weeks is too long when you have levels and problems like this - be persistent and give them some earache!

 

[Andy HB]

Thanks for the advice. My gp is aware of this as I spoke to her on Monday when she finally confirmed that the specialist had said to go back on one of my tablets (pioglitazone). She just wants me to go for blood tests again in 4 weeks and then go back to her for a follow-up chat as I'm new to theyir practice.

Being a runner, I'm aware that I need my carbs so won't cutting back cause problems? Only should I just cut back on non-running days? - Again the dietician said it depends on what type I am (not yet known!) and in the meantime just eat a healthy balanced diet!

Sorry for asking more questions but I only ever seem to get conflicting advice from the NHS!!

I may be wrong (others are probably better qualified to comment), but I'd suggest that running isn't your priority just at the moment. You need to start controlling your blood sugar levels. If the medication isn't doing the trick yet, then the only other thing you can control are the carbs.

I'm not suggesting cutting them out all together, but trying to limit them so that you're not so high so constantly.

But as with all things, this should really be worked out with your GP/DSN/Dietician.

I really hope that you can get this sorted soon. It must be a real pain in the proverbial for you!

Andy 🙂