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Hi folks, new on here and diagnosed type 2 in october 2013. Currently on metformin. Woke up not well this morning and just tested and blood sugars 14.1 having had nothing to eat or drink in the last 12 hours. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated
 
being unwell often makes blood sugar levels rise, as your liver pumps more out to help your body fight any infection. When I was first diagnosed my GPs advice was that if I was unwell, I should see a doctor sooner rather than later. maybe you should do this.
Oh, and welcome to the forum, there's a load of advice and info on here, and a lot of support, I'm really glad I joined.
 
Welcome to the forum, Neilyboy73.

While no-one on these boards can give medical advice, we can direct you to online resources eg http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Living_with_diabetes/Illness/

Tips from this page, include
  • Stay well hydrated. Have plenty of unsweetened drinks to avoid dehydration, and eat little and often.
  • Keep taking insulin and / or diabetes medications – even if you don't feel like eating. In some cases you may need to alter your dose – your diabetes team will be able to advise on this.
  • Test your blood more often, at least every four hours, including during the night. If you don't test your blood glucose levels at home you should be mindful of signs of hypergylcaemia.
  • If you don't feel like eating, are feeling sick or can't keep any food down, replace meals with snacks or drinks containing carbohydrates, which will provide energy. Try to sip sugary drinks (such as fruit juice or non-diet cola or lemonade) or suck on glucose tablets or sweets like jelly beans. Letting fizzy drinks go flat may help keep them down. If you're vomiting, or unable to keep fluids down get medical help as soon as possible.

Hope you're feeling better soon. Keep in touch.
 
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