Hi everyone, I am new, diagnosed in July with what they thought was type 2 but am now due to have an antibodies test for type 1. I am on Gliclazide 80mg 4 times a day, just can not get my sugar levels stable at all.... Getting up for the toilet 4 or 5 times a night is doing my head in....
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Hi and welcome from me too.
Those repeated nocturnal trips to the loo certainly wear you down don't they. Being a walking zombie at this time of year might be appropriate but it's not fun!
Have you tried reducing your carbohydrate intake right down in the meantime to help reduce levels.
Not sure if you are aware but Diabetes is not just about sugar but all carbohydrates we eat and drink even many which are considered healthy (like fruit in all it's forms ie fresh, frozen, dried and juiced and porridge and even beans and lentils) cause us diabetics problems and need to be reduced or avoided. If you are thirsty and drinking lots do make sure to avoid fruit juice and even milk which contains some carbs so could be adding to the problem. Plain water or low calorie drinks are the best option for helping to flush the glucose out of your system.
If you would like to give us an idea of what you are currently eating and drinking on an average day (ie what an average breakfast, lunch and dinner look like for you) we might be able to suggest lower carb substitutes to help reduce your levels
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You could ask your health care professionals to start you on insulin now regardless of the tests if your BG levels are persistently high as you are on max. dose of Gliclazide and have been failing to get control of levels since July. How long have you been on the Gliclazide?
What are your BG readings like? I would assume mid teens or higher if you are hitting the bathroom that often!
Have you been tested for ketones?
Do you know what your most recent HbA1c reading was? Have you just had one blood test (HbA1c) at diagnosis or have they sent another one off to check your progress since then?
Those repeated nocturnal trips to the loo certainly wear you down don't they. Being a walking zombie at this time of year might be appropriate but it's not fun!
Have you tried reducing your carbohydrate intake right down in the meantime to help reduce levels.
Not sure if you are aware but Diabetes is not just about sugar but all carbohydrates we eat and drink even many which are considered healthy (like fruit in all it's forms ie fresh, frozen, dried and juiced and porridge and even beans and lentils) cause us diabetics problems and need to be reduced or avoided. If you are thirsty and drinking lots do make sure to avoid fruit juice and even milk which contains some carbs so could be adding to the problem. Plain water or low calorie drinks are the best option for helping to flush the glucose out of your system.
If you would like to give us an idea of what you are currently eating and drinking on an average day (ie what an average breakfast, lunch and dinner look like for you) we might be able to suggest lower carb substitutes to help reduce your levels
or
You could ask your health care professionals to start you on insulin now regardless of the tests if your BG levels are persistently high as you are on max. dose of Gliclazide and have been failing to get control of levels since July. How long have you been on the Gliclazide?
What are your BG readings like? I would assume mid teens or higher if you are hitting the bathroom that often!
Have you been tested for ketones?
Do you know what your most recent HbA1c reading was? Have you just had one blood test (HbA1c) at diagnosis or have they sent another one off to check your progress since then?
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Welcome, @Nikki C - I am sure you will find a lot of support and encouragement here 🙂
Loo trips are not easy, as the lack of rest then adds to the work of trying to keep things in hand. Once you have got a clear diagnosis, you will, I am sure, find it easier - and your GP and diabetes team will be able to work out the best way forward. It isn't easy, but it is manageable - just remember that you are still learning. Sometimes, it can feel like a very steep learning curve
but you can do it - whether T1 or T2 (or some of the other ariations that have been recognised now).
Loo trips are not easy, as the lack of rest then adds to the work of trying to keep things in hand. Once you have got a clear diagnosis, you will, I am sure, find it easier - and your GP and diabetes team will be able to work out the best way forward. It isn't easy, but it is manageable - just remember that you are still learning. Sometimes, it can feel like a very steep learning curve
but you can do it - whether T1 or T2 (or some of the other ariations that have been recognised now).- Status