Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly called diabetes mellitus type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) ...
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I just joined here because I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in Demember. I am 36, overweight and despite that I also have an eating disorder. When I was first diagnosed I started eating healthier, started on the metformin and lost 30 lbs right away. This last month, I started an eating disorder program because diabetes and bulimia do not mix well. I see a therapist and a nutritionist once a week. So thats a little about me.
I have been having some issues lately with my diabetes. Last weekend my bs was something like 259. This week my blood sugars have been dropping low. (69) It seems to happen about 2.5-3 hours after I eat. I have been trying to eat some complex carbs with some protein however this is still happening and I feel terrible. I went to my dr and she ran some tests. I am supposed to go back monday morning to see whats up with the tests. She thinks I have some sort of infection that might be causing it. I am also on my period. Does anyone have any insight? Or does anyone know what I can do to keep from dropping low over and over. Thanks fiddleshe Posted on 05/10/08, 05:05 pm |
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It may help to keep a daily diary detailing everything you eat, how much and when, as well as all the meds you take. Any stress you have, physical stress like the infection you mention, or mental stress from any sort of problems you may deal with at any time, these stresses can easily cause your BS to rise. I can't help you with the lows, you shouldn't be seeing that with only metformin 3 hours after a meal. You may need to stretch out your eating, instead of 3 large meals 6 hours apart for example, you may need to consider 6 smaller meals 3 hours apart. Good luck. 
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I already keep a food log along with times and medicine. I have been doing this pretty much since I was diagnosed. I find it helps. I still have been having lows but I seem to be catching them a little quicker. I am just trying to eat every 2-3 hours something small.
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I have basically the same problem. I have high readings the week before and the time of my period. Then almost as soon as it starts, down comes my BG readings. I mean the difference between about 200-300 and drop down to 70-110. In between things are quite normal. I'm 47 and my endo suggest a hysterectomy. I'm not sure this will be the final solution, but I'm sure it will help a lot. All I can say right now is good luck. and like the other person said, please keep a daily record of everything that goes on. I mean everything too. You'd be surprised how much would help the docs. They need to know everything that goes on and everything that doesn't. I'll let you know what is to happen as soon as I know.
MaryT
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I have those fluctuations as well near the beginning of my period or when I'm ovulating. I think it is fairly common.
I had a staph infection once and it caused my blood sugar to go up, not down, because my body was fighting it so hard. I hope it all goes well for you. My blog is at http://www.thesweetdiabetic.com
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