For a diabetic which would be better: constant sugar a little higher, or consistantly going high and low?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The DCCT compared too groups. Both groups had an a1c of 9.0% (243 average bs). One group was consistantly high, the other was high with drops and spikes in blood sugars. The group that was consistently high did better in terms of complications.

The problem is, those groups had the same a1c. If your a1c is 5.0% and you have fluctuations, that's probably safer than an a1c of 9.0% without fluctuations. It's hard to say which is more dangerous.

Fluctuations can cause damage, and so can high bs. The best bet is staying as low and steady as possible.

Answer 4

Constant sugar a little higher is better than it going up and down, little higher means you are consuming a general amout of food that needs to be balanced.

Up and down means you are not eating , or eating properly.

Sgar should always be normal, if you control you diet espically carbs, and sugar. Caloric intake works weight times 8 = caloric intake. stay away from bread, rice, potatoes, or anything with high carbs in it. Protien is good, salads,a nd veges
Normal is better

Answer 5

I've heard that the ups and downs are really hard on the body. If it was slightly high then that would prob be better but if was like consistently 300 then that would be worse. Either way, both are bad news for a diabetic.

Answer 6

Get yourself to a doctor and have him explain this to you. You will have a slight wavering of your sugar levels, and that will be fine. You want to keep it within the prescribed levels. Too high and you aren't feeling well, too low same problem.
They have tests you can take at home now to keep track of your levels, easy to use not very painful. You will likely be put on medication and told to watch your diet. This isn't as harsh as it sounds either.
Who said 300??? Holy cow, what rates are you using, you'd be dead. Sometimes you people scare me.
Go to a DOCTOR. Please.

Answer 7

I would have to say constant sugar a little higher.

Answer 8

ive always found that a little constant sugar is better than going up and down on the bg scale no mood affects.

Answer 9

I can tell you from personal experience that its easier to be constantly a little high than the oscilate between high and low, 'cause you feel bad all the time. Of course, you should be in control all the time...

Answer 10

Consistently maintaining below 100 without drugs is best.
Diet-control - cut out carbohydrates bread, fruit juice and exercise
and quit smoking, loose any extra weight

If this doesn't work,
then see an endocrynologist, they will put you on mild drugs to regulate the sugar levels

Finally if out of control then you must take insulin intravenously

Answer 11

Constant would be better; none is more ideal. Contact your doctor or Diabetes Educator.