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All my meds are prescribed by my doctor
rebrascora
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Hi and welcome from me too.
I am surprised that you hypoed with those medications as neither are known for dropping BG levels too low. Did you test your BG levels at the time or could it perhaps have been a false hypo which is where your levels have been high for a while and then they drop quite fast and even though they don't go too low, they make you feel like they have? I can remember that some of my first false hypos were absolutely horrid and far worse than many of the real hypos I have now.
I am not sure if you are aware but diabetes is about all carbohydrates not just sugar, so your healthy diet may not necessarily be ideal for managing your BG levels. Cutting out the sugar is a good start but many people also need to restrict their intake of starchy carbs like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and breakfast cereals etc as well as be careful with their fruit choices and portion. A few berries being the safest option when it comes to fruit as they are the lowest carb options and they tend to be packed with flavour and nutrients so a little goes a long way.
Anyway, I hope you find the forum helpful and supportive. It is a wonderful resource of knowledge and experience so feel free to ask if there is anything you need help with or don't understand.
I am surprised that you hypoed with those medications as neither are known for dropping BG levels too low. Did you test your BG levels at the time or could it perhaps have been a false hypo which is where your levels have been high for a while and then they drop quite fast and even though they don't go too low, they make you feel like they have? I can remember that some of my first false hypos were absolutely horrid and far worse than many of the real hypos I have now.
I am not sure if you are aware but diabetes is about all carbohydrates not just sugar, so your healthy diet may not necessarily be ideal for managing your BG levels. Cutting out the sugar is a good start but many people also need to restrict their intake of starchy carbs like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and breakfast cereals etc as well as be careful with their fruit choices and portion. A few berries being the safest option when it comes to fruit as they are the lowest carb options and they tend to be packed with flavour and nutrients so a little goes a long way.
Anyway, I hope you find the forum helpful and supportive. It is a wonderful resource of knowledge and experience so feel free to ask if there is anything you need help with or don't understand.
rebrascora
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Metformin doesn't really lower your BG levels as such it works on enabling your cells to utilize the glucose and inhibiting your liver from releasing glucose and it has a long term action so even if you missed a day or two there is still some working in your system, so it probably wouldn't make that much difference if you hadn't taken it in this case.
A reading of 4.9 is actually within the range that a Type 2 diabetic should be aiming (4-7 before meals and less than 8.5 2 hours after food) so it is a good number in itself but if you are used to your levels being much higher or you ate something which sent your levels high and then it came rattling back down too fast then that can certainly make you feel rotten. What are your readings normally like? When did this drop in levels happen? ie. after exercise or working in the garden in hot weather, or after a meal and if so, can you remember what it was you ate?
Sorry if this sounds like the Spanish Inquisition but it is important to understand what is happening so that you can take steps tp prevent feeling like that again.
A reading of 4.9 is actually within the range that a Type 2 diabetic should be aiming (4-7 before meals and less than 8.5 2 hours after food) so it is a good number in itself but if you are used to your levels being much higher or you ate something which sent your levels high and then it came rattling back down too fast then that can certainly make you feel rotten. What are your readings normally like? When did this drop in levels happen? ie. after exercise or working in the garden in hot weather, or after a meal and if so, can you remember what it was you ate?
Sorry if this sounds like the Spanish Inquisition but it is important to understand what is happening so that you can take steps tp prevent feeling like that again.
Drummer
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Well - obviously - so your GP needs to know that your medication and carb intake are such that you had a hypo and it might be a good idea to act on that information rather than risk another?
Staying hydrated and eating more frequently might help if you can't get in contact for a while.
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Cherrelle DUK
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Hi Puddin, welcome to the forum.
Just popping in to say hello. Hypo's can be scary but worth getting checked out given the medication that you're on.
It takes a while to get use to managing diabetes, mainly because a lot of what we've taught about healthy eating can be harmful as a diabetic. Do have a read of the site as we've got many useful resources that should help.
Are you testing your blood sugar levels at home? Many people find this beneficial as it gives you insight into the impact that your meals are having on you so you can make the appropriate adjustments.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have and we'll be happy to help.
Just popping in to say hello. Hypo's can be scary but worth getting checked out given the medication that you're on.
It takes a while to get use to managing diabetes, mainly because a lot of what we've taught about healthy eating can be harmful as a diabetic. Do have a read of the site as we've got many useful resources that should help.
Are you testing your blood sugar levels at home? Many people find this beneficial as it gives you insight into the impact that your meals are having on you so you can make the appropriate adjustments.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have and we'll be happy to help.
Thanks Cherrelle
Iv made an appointment with my diabetes nurse because I still feel un well but my blood sugars are fine
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