why is my blood sugar high when i haven't eaten? and how do i bring it down?

Question

i take pills for diabetes not insulin,i'm allways in the bathroom yet i am retaining fluids,i'm going crazy and need sincere answers jokers need not answer!

Answer 1

It takes about 2 hours for carbs to increase your blood sugar. Pure sugar forms take only 5 minutes.

You are smart to ask. Your doctor should guide you. Maybe you have a dual diagnosis, meaning there is another problem besides diabetes, such as high blood pressure.

There are three ways to manage glucose (blood sugar).
1. Diet
2. Exercise
3. Medication
Perhaps your doc could refer you to a diabetic nutritionist to assist you. I have diabetes, and trust me....if I had known then what I know now, I would have done everything I could to avoid it. A free site: www.fitday.com can help you track the carbs (which turn to sugar) in your diet.

I found, by experimentation, that walking for 10 minutes just 2 hours after a meal, my blood sugar went down by 44 points. So try walking some as soon as you can after meals.

You can find great dependable information here: http://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.j... Hope it helps!

Peace be with you!

Answer 2

I have had type 2 diabetes for 22 years during the first 18 years I followed doctors orders and was never able to control my blood sugar with pills or insulin .I always was on a roller coaster ride too high then too low. A good friend suguested I treat my diabetes like a alergy and find the cause of my spikes and lows.
The following is what I did.
two hours after each time I ate I took a glucose level .I put down the levels and exactly what I ate. I kept a journal after two months I went back and took note of each spike. eventually I found If I eliminated wheat and cooked pinto beans from my diet .my levels dropped dramiticaly. after 6 months against doctors advice I quit all medications and now control my glucose levels under a 160 level soley with diet. I feel beter I am more active and no longer fall out because my sugar is too low.
Some will say 160 is unhealthy it may be but I have a life I feel good and it is a lot lower than it ever was under doctors care and his diet of 8 servings of bread a day.
Retaining fluids does not really sound like a diabetes problem .unless you mean because your blood sugar levels are so high you drink a lot then pee a lot.
I have found it is up to you to find the cause of your problems for the doctors will only treat the symptoms.
It will take a lot of disipline to control your blood sugar with or without medication.
To answer your question your body uses sugar very slowly so when levels are too high it will remain high in some people for many days even though they have not eaten anything. skipping one or two meals if it is too high will not make much difference alone.
If you work hard or exercise hard you should be able to bring it down faster
.Diabetes is a cruel desiese it seems the higher the blood sugar the hungreier you are
Good luck in you quest for a better life.

Answer 3

I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes almost 6 years ago. When I was first diagnosed, I was testing before and after every meal. My highest readings of the day were always before breakfast.

Fasting blood sugars can be higher simply because your liver has kicked in and released glycogen/glucose into your system. Your cells do need a certain amount of glucose and if you haven't eaten recently (overnight, for example), your blood glucose level could be higher for that reason. It's not unusual.

If you are retaining fluid, you might also need a diuretic. That means going back to your doctor and discussing all of this. It might be that you need to see a cardiologist in addition to your gp and your endocrinologist.

Answer 4

You need to take a diuretic (water reduction pill) to get rid of the excess fluids. It's very important to reduce the fluids. Also, to get your blood sugar down, go for a walk say 1 or 2 miles.

It's what i do to reduce both of these particular problems with my diabetes. I'm a type 2 diabetic.

Also, check your feet for any lesions or blisters, the slightest small one can cause your blood sugar to go up, also stress will do this too.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I believe that because of not eating your sugar can get high. You have to balance your body, and by eating all the sugar your body makes will break down.
Try to eat fruits, or juices that do not contain sugar. Eat well balance meals.
Your body is producing the sugar, it is not the food producing the sugar. So your best bet is to eat. At least 3 to 4 small meals a day.
Also check webmd.com for more answers until you can see your Doctor.
Take care of yourself, and have a blessed New Year.

Answer 7

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why is my blood sugar high when i haven't eaten? and how do i bring it down?
i take pills for diabetes not insulin,i'm allways in the bathroom yet i am retaining fluids,i'm going crazy and need sincere answers jokers need not answer!

Answer 8

If you already know you are a diabetic and are on medication but still having high blood sugar levels, you may need to see a specialist like an Endocrinologist.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Well, I'm not exactly sure why your blood sugar is so high unless you're eating foods very high in carbohydrates and sugar. But, you can bring down your blood sugar level by drinking lots of water. The more water you drink, the more you will have to pee and when you pee, you will release some blood sugar. Good Luck bringing it down. (And if it's not that, maybe your meter is having a problem or maybe your strips expired.)