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I am having problems to controlling by blood sugars levels there to high.in the first thing in the mornings any members got any advice to control this to lower this
 
Hi Terry & welcome. Are you eating late the night before ? Sorry if it sounds to easy but we need more info. Something is causing BG to rise.
 
Terry Morrison said:
I am having problems to controlling by blood sugars levels there to high.in the first thing in the mornings any members got any advice to control this to lower this
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Hi Terry, welcome to the forum 🙂 Have you been diagnosed long, and are you on any medication for your diabetes? What are your levels like in the mornings, and how do they compare with your bedtime readings? Are you testing immediately on waking, or after you've been up and about for a while? For a lot of people their levels are pretty good through the night, but then, as they start to wake up, their liver releases extra glucose into the blood, supposedly to give you a 'boost' to start the day. This is known as Dawn Phenomenon (click on it to read more). Let us know a bit more about your situation and we might then be able to make suggestions that could help 🙂
 
Thanks for your response lam on Informix twice a day l take 10 units in the morning and 12 units at night I have been a diabetic for about two
Years I have a shower then walk up to the shop then take my reading
I give u my readings for this week see want u can make anything of it
Morning lunch Dinner Night
M. 19.3. 13.5. 17.4 19.9
T. 17.3. 9.7. 14.7. 9.5
W 19.0. 12.0. 13.4. 11.3
T. 16.5. 5.5. 12.1. 16.2
F 21.11. 10.2 15.8. 17.9
S 16.4. 22.3 15.5. ?

That's the readings this week what do u make of it I never been below 10 units in the mornings
 
The timing of taking the insulin & the food you eat may have some effect. When I was on MDI I used to inject 30mins before eating. Different Insulin to what you are on. Those numbers are quite high. Have a word with your DSN. Good luck🙂
 
Terry Morrison said:
Thanks for your response lam on Informix twice a day l take 10 units in the morning and 12 units at night I have been a diabetic for about two
Years I have a shower then walk up to the shop then take my reading
I give u my readings for this week see want u can make anything of it
Morning lunch Dinner Night
M. 19.3. 13.5. 17.4 19.9
T. 17.3. 9.7. 14.7. 9.5
W 19.0. 12.0. 13.4. 11.3
T. 16.5. 5.5. 12.1. 16.2
F 21.11. 10.2 15.8. 17.9
S 16.4. 22.3 15.5. ?

That's the readings this week what do u make of it I never been below 10 units in the mornings
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I haven't heard of Informix Terry, is it a mixed insulin? From the numbers you are posting here it looks like you may need to increase your doses - there's only that one 5.5 on Thursday which appears good - should that be 15.5?

How often do you speak to your nurse, and how long have you been on these doses?

It may be that you can improve things by taking another look at your diet. If you are eating a lot of carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, pastries etc. - not just sweet or sugary things can raise your levels) then reducing the amounts of these should lead to an improvement. I would recommend starting a food diary for a couple of weeks and writing down the amounts, in grams, of carbohydrates in everything you eat and drink each day. The information can be found on food packaging, or for fresh, unpackaged items you can use a book like the Carbs and Cals Calorie Counter. You can then use this diary to look for areas where you might improve things by reducing or replacing the carbohydrates with alternatives, such as more green veg.

I'd recommend reading Maggie Davey's letter, which will hopefully give you a good understanding of your diabetes and how you can make changes that will help you to achieve better blood sugar levels 🙂 Also, by using your meter, you can work out which things your body tolerates well and what you ought to avoid - have a read of Test,Review, Adjust by Alan S which explains how to do this 🙂

Do consult with your nurse before making any big changes to your diet, as it may mean you need to reduce your medication 🙂 If you are able to achieve better levels by making changes to your diet then this is much better for you than increasing the medication 🙂

Also, are you able to get regular daily exercise? If you are able, then this will really help with your levels - a brisk walk after eating is often the best time to exercise 🙂

Let us know how things go, or if you have any questions, and we will be happy to help! You can do it! 🙂
 
Novo Mix I see the nurse every 2/4 weeks on a other health matter ? We have tried to increase my Insulin ? The problem there that I get to low ?then when I combat that I be to high. IT is like knocking by head against a Brick wall one step forward three steps back has you said it could me my diet? But l am old-school to change my diet I like what I eat ?
 
Hi Terry

Many people use multiple injections with separate injections for the background insulin (basal) and then additional insulin for the food they eat (bolus insulin). This can make things more flexible and enable you to make corrections to highs and lows. It may be useful to talk to your nurse about this.

Are you solely in the care of your GP practice?

Let us know a little more if you want to.
 
Hi Granny Lorraine Thanks for getting in touch is that your medication that u on ? Does that effects u diabetes?
 
Yes I take so many pills I rattle. Most of it is for diabetes, if these don't work insulin is my next step.
 
Hi Terry

You have highlighted one of the problems with using the mixed insulin twice a day. This is a regime that is offered by some at GPS but it is quite unusual nowadays, and NICE recommend that for T1 we use multiple daily injections (MDI) with separate injections for the background insulin (basal) which deals with the glucose that your body makes and the quick acting insulin which will deal with glucose from the carbohydrates you eat. This gives you the flexibility to change each of them separately to meet the needs of your body.

Let us know how you are getting on.
 
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