not been on for a while

[staceyc]

minly due to me forgetting my password .
hope everyone is well i have a couple of questions if anyone can help.


i have been diabetic for 2 yrs now , i never get ill but i have had my first cold for years yesterdy it wiped me out i could hardly open my eyes it hurt so much i tested my blood this morning when i got up it was 10.3 before brekfast. i have now have no strips left , today i feel slighty better but have to keep sitting down as i keep getting really tired. i need to drink more but just cant face eating or drinking, any tips


my second question my rightfoot toes keep gettining really sore in places and red dots appear even having my socks on hurt then affter a few days then the pain goes away and i left with a red dot this is all under the skin.



i know your not drs but its so hard to get in my drs and i dont want to waste their time since being diabetic i seem to avoid going to the dr for some reason


thanks stacey

 

[Northerner]

Hi stacey, very sorry to hear that you have been poorly, I hope you feel much better very soon. Diabetes can make you feel worse because it usually results in higher blood sugar levels when you are ill. Try to drink some water though, as it's important not to become dehydrated.

Do you get your feet checked regularly? It should be one of your annual checks so that any potential problems can be picked up as soon as possible. I know that you are reluctant, but I think it's important that you see your doctor to discuss your problems - it's what they are there for and there may be a simple explanation and treatment available, so don't go on suffering unnecessarily! 🙂

 

[Lauras87]

Illness makes me feel poorly & hits my blood sugars badly.

Can you get anymore test strips to check what's going on?
But make sure you drink water, if you don't want a meal maybe a piece of fruit or toast so your body has some fuel.

I'd go to your docs & get your feet checked out so that nothing is going on

 

[Flutterby]

Hi Stacey, sorry to hear you are having a rough time. I'd suggest getting some more test strips as it's important to know what's going on when you are unwell. I don't know what the problem with your feet could be but it's important to get it looked at if only to put your mind at rest. You won't be bothering your doctor - that's what they are there for and they would rather you go than leave things to get worse. take care and I hope you feel better soon.