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Hi my Hubby is a diabetic ( 10yrs+) on Insulin -I had him at the Dr-Blood Pressure ver high ( on med as well)
but since the readings has been so high with sweats at night,also in the morning he has not has anythin to eat,but the sugar level stays high? 20.1/20/20.4 could you help
but since the readings has been so high with sweats at night,also in the morning he has not has anythin to eat,but the sugar level stays high? 20.1/20/20.4 could you help
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I absolutely agree with Sally. You say very little about what your husband's treatment regimen is, but whatever it is, it's not working and 20 (360) is in the danger zonez Does he take basal (long-acting) and bolus (fast-acting for meals) insulins? Does he determine his bolus dose by an insulin:carb ratio? This is the standard of care for insulin dependent diabetics. Unfortunately most PCPs and even some endos are incredibly behind the times in prescribing set doses or sliding scales or older forms of insulin. I recommend the book Using Insulin by John Walsh in addition to seeing an endo and working out what to do to stabilize his blood sugar.
Hi All,
My mom is diabetic and use Insulin twice.
First before breakfast (fasting) and then before dinner (random).
Here is the list of some food you should avoid
Artificial sweetener, honey and sweet,
Glucose and fructose,
Carrot, potatoes and beans,
Watermelon, banana, mango and strawberry,
Yogurt and cheese.
My mom is diabetic and use Insulin twice.
First before breakfast (fasting) and then before dinner (random).
Here is the list of some food you should avoid
Artificial sweetener, honey and sweet,
Glucose and fructose,
Carrot, potatoes and beans,
Watermelon, banana, mango and strawberry,
Yogurt and cheese.
Is there a disease that causes the body to produce sugar??? I can eat nothing for 12 hours, take my insulin, and still have 300+ mg/dl. It does not make sense. Diet and excercise make no difference.....
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Hi,
the high sugar in the morning is called the 'dawn' phenomenon'. it is dangerous to have very high levels. He needs to see his doctor and diabetes educator and work out how to manage his blood sugar better.
HE may well need an increase in insulin and/or a change in type of meds he takes.
Diet and exercise are also very important.
the high sugar in the morning is called the 'dawn' phenomenon'. it is dangerous to have very high levels. He needs to see his doctor and diabetes educator and work out how to manage his blood sugar better.
HE may well need an increase in insulin and/or a change in type of meds he takes.
Diet and exercise are also very important.
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