Relapsed, but not useless..

[IamHim]

Hi all.

Ive relapsed and my bloods are extremely high, Im a busy person and not always working from home, I seem to be grabbing salty foods and this is having other issues on my health, so am rehydrating, ive relapsed and need some encouragement and support knowing things I can eat and get myself understanding this more.

Thanks

 

[Lucyr]

What do you mean by relapsed? Are you taking your insulin properly and doing corrections to get your blood sugars down?

 

[pace]

Hi all.

Ive relapsed and my bloods are extremely high, Im a busy person and not always working from home, I seem to be grabbing salty foods and this is having other issues on my health, so am rehydrating, ive relapsed and need some encouragement and support knowing things I can eat and get myself understanding this more.

Thanks

Hi 47XXY,

I would suggest most of us have be guilty of relapses over time.( I have ) Please don't beat your self up but the episode behind you and think positive for your future.

 

[Inka]

Hi all.

Ive relapsed and my bloods are extremely high, Im a busy person and not always working from home, I seem to be grabbing salty foods and this is having other issues on my health, so am rehydrating, ive relapsed and need some encouragement and support knowing things I can eat and get myself understanding this more.

Thanks

Welcome @47XXY Your profile says you’re Type 1 - are you taking your insulin? How high are your bloods? Have you tested for ketones? If you explain a little more, we can make more tailored suggestions.

 

[Drummer]

Hi all.

Ive relapsed and my bloods are extremely high, Im a busy person and not always working from home, I seem to be grabbing salty foods and this is having other issues on my health, so am rehydrating, ive relapsed and need some encouragement and support knowing things I can eat and get myself understanding this more.

Thanks

I suspect that it is highly likely that you need more salt in your diet.
We do need salt and avoiding processed foods cuts out a lot of salt - I used to work for Allied Lyons and know how much salt goes into normal foods.
I used to occasionally eat packets of crisps, I have no resistance to temptation, but it was because I was not getting enough salt. Now I add salt to my coffee a couple of times a week and no more cravings.

 

[nonethewiser]

Hi all.

Ive relapsed and my bloods are extremely high, Im a busy person and not always working from home, I seem to be grabbing salty foods and this is having other issues on my health, so am rehydrating, ive relapsed and need some encouragement and support knowing things I can eat and get myself understanding this more.

Thanks

Go easy on salt, can elevate bp so reduce or look for low sodium salt, get own from Tesco.

 

[IamHim]

Go easy on salt, can elevate bp so reduce or look for low sodium salt, get own from Tesco.

Thanks Yes if anything I was having way too much salt. I have since cut down a lot.

 

[IamHim]

Hi 47XXY,

I would suggest most of us have be guilty of relapses over time.( I have ) Please don't beat your self up but the episode behind you and think positive for your future.

Thats very kind of you to say that, I think what with running my own business work was interfering and I was not eating when I should and when I did eaty it was the wrong types of food.

 

[IamHim]

What do you mean by relapsed? Are you taking your insulin properly and doing corrections to get your blood sugars down?

I have no idea how to do correction to bring the bloods down.

 

[Lucyr]

I have no idea how to do correction to bring the bloods down.

How much fast acting insulin do you add on when you’re high and how much would it normally drop your bg by?

 

[IamHim]

How much fast acting insulin do you add on when you’re high and how much would it normally drop your bg by?

I have never ever done this, I wasnt aware it was something I could do, im pretty clueless and having to do everything on my own even know i feel poorly.

 

[Leadinglights]

I have never ever done this, I wasnt aware it was something I could do, im pretty clueless and having to do everything on my own even know i feel poorly.

Have you done any of the education courses offered by your clinic DAFNE is one or the on-line BERTIE as many have found them very useful.

 

[Lucyr]

I have never ever done this, I wasnt aware it was something I could do, im pretty clueless and having to do everything on my own even know i feel poorly.

Why don’t you start by answering some of the questions about what insulins you take, how you calculate your doses, whether you have ketones etc then people can give you some ideas?

Would also reccomend doing the free online courses to learn more about insulin adjustment, or reading the books on this.