Peroids and diabetes

[PhoebeC]

Does anyone else get this.

When i am on my peroid, my blood sugars are abit lower than they usually are.

I dont mind this beacuse it means when i need to have some chocolate i can.

I was just wondering if anyone else noticed it too?

xxx

 

[tracey w]

yes absolutely.

Uusually I reduce my insulin the first two days only 1-2 units, otherwise I find I will hypo by mid morning and or late afternoon

 

[Daisy]

Me too!

Not dramatically but they do go down - and a great excuse for a bit of choc

 

[lorrie]

i didnt realise this happened to other people i thought it was some thing that just happened to me i did mention it to my nurse but she said there was no connection but it happens every time i have a period

 

[Daisy]

DUK have no research on this either - but from experience and forums like his it seems it is quite a common problem for some and needs to kept an eye on. Good luck xx

 

[tracey w]

i didnt realise this happened to other people i thought it was some thing that just happened to me i did mention it to my nurse but she said there was no connection but it happens every time i have a period

My diabetic nurse said it happens in some but not all. And to adjust insulin if necessary. I also mentioned that my injections are sometimes more painful when I am ovulating. she said this could be down to sensititvity with hormone fluctuations.

 

[PhoebeC]

My diabetic nurse said it happens in some but not all. And to adjust insulin if necessary. I also mentioned that my injections are sometimes more painful when I am ovulating. she said this could be down to sensititvity with hormone fluctuations.

Yes injections are more painful.

I am so glad its not just me, My doctor and nurse just looked at me like i was crazy haha.
xxx

 

[terryg12]

I thought lower blood sugars were associated with periods in everyone, diabetic or not, that's why us ladies all crave chocolate at that time of the month!

 

[PhoebeC]

Ah thats an interesting idea. xx