just done my evening test and my glucose level has shot to 23.4 uk measurements,the one 3 hours before was 7.3 and i have only had a bannana for tea,i have type 2 insulin treated.
i normaly have 2 injections a day of novamix30,34 units am,and 34 units pm,what am i doing wrong+do i take more and if so how much.i had a warning 5 weeks ago to check for ketones but i have run out of ketostix.please any idea would be welcome...thank you all in advance.xx
2007-03-01 07:58:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
i suffer from chronic pancreatitus
2007-03-01 08:06:16 · update #1
My Uncle had the same problem 8 weeks ago, (he is 71) so I don't want to scare you, but please call the NHS Direct Help line, to seek proper medical advice, rather than ask on this website, (as you may get the incorrect answer)---
2007-03-01 08:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by minniemix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes is associated with pancreatic exocrine dysfunction. Ketoacidosis can be present but as you have no sticks i recommend you get some asap. It is recommended that you have 4 units of atrapid and drink plenty. However you are not on that and not very familiar with novamix a long/short acting insulin combination. A high BM that quick....with you not eating chocolate is concerning it can also be the result of a hypo so close monitoring required. I would need further information to suggest changes such as is this a regular thing, same time, diet changes, how much exercise. If this is regular I advice you to connect a diabetic nurse specialist where you are registered. OR you could run round the block a few times.
Hope this was of help I am also a diabetic but on actrapid and would administer 6 units and sleep but professionally seek help.
2007-03-02 11:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Karen W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey well perhaps its the banana ..have you checked it again since? If your stressed this too can put up your BSL. I'm not diabetic but my mum is..and it's insulin treated also. Just keep an eye on your sugar level, sometimes after it shoots high it can drop low pretty quick again afterwards. If you took it straight after the bananna chances are it was that plus the fact u cud be stressing over it. Relax...if it still remains high phone an out of hours doctor or if you have the number of your diabetic nurse ring her tp put your mind at rest. in the Morning ring your Gp clinic and get more Ketostix.
Im sure it's nothing to worry about, BSL can be very hard to control and sometimes shoots high or low for really no reason.
x
2007-03-01 08:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by SH2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do three things.
First, discuss it with your doctor.
Second, while you wait for the appointment, read the advice on the link in the source url below.
Third - fruit can be good, but bananas send my BGs through the roof. It would appear that they do that to you too.
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia
2007-03-01 19:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by Alan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember it doesnt have to be something sugary you eat anything you eat gets turned to sugar for energy. Call the doctors.
2007-03-02 01:25:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋