Diabetic anyone?

[JustJo]

Thought I'd come in and give this thread a bump...

I was a little concerned about my bloodsugar levels with the move. They had started to climb when I was going through all the stress of packing and trying to organize everything, but have settled down again now that I'm in a routine here.

Been getting some uncomfortable reminders though about my diet...foods that other people can eat and enjoy make me feel horrible afterwards. I weakened and had a cupcake when we went to DisneyQuest on Saturday...it was gorgeous and huge and calling my name. Didn't even eat all of the frosting (there was a ton), but even so I felt sick within an hour. It's frustrating to have to skip all the "goodies" that others take for granted...but clearly I have to.

How's everyone else doing?

[Wryly]

Hey all!

I'm not diabetic - but there is a history of it in my family. I am Ojibwe, both my parents were diabetic, a brother is diabetic, a sister is pre-diabetic. I think both sets of grandparents were - I know a lot of my aunts and uncles were.
There is also a history of heart problems on my mother's side of the family.

I'm not very good about watching what I eat or exercising consistently. Oddly enough - when I was working I was more diligent about exercising - my weight got down to about 210 lbs. But now that I'm unemployed it seems I find other stuff to do to keep myself busy - and my weight has shot back up.

I live with my pre-diabetic sister. Lately I've been trying to cook more healthy meals for us: soups, salads, more veggies, not as much red meat. We've both noticed that we're not as tired as we used to be. Right now she has a problem with her foot so we don't go for the long walks in the evening that we used to go on.

[lipstixgal]

Jo this is a great thread being checked for diabetes because of weight gain and drinking alot and peeing alot too. Symptoms of diabetes but could be because I am dieting and drinking a lot of water too so I don't know. But the HA1C will tell me next Tuesday, everyone else take good care of yourself and your diabetes!!

[Butterbean]

My hypoglycemia is still here and I'm dropping to the 40's at least 3 times a week. At 30 or 40, I will aura. 4 Glucose tabs and a sandwich will get it back up to 110 on average. One of my docs just had me take a fasting blood work up, including vitamins and iron levels and I'm waiting on those results.

One thing that interests me is that my blood sugar levels only bottom out like this in the evening and never in the morning. Does anyone know why this is?

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by Butterbean

My hypoglycemia is still here and I'm dropping to the 40's at least 3 times a week. At 30 or 40, I will aura. 4 Glucose tabs and a sandwich will get it back up to 110 on average. One of my docs just had me take a fasting blood work up, including vitamins and iron levels and I'm waiting on those results.

One thing that interests me is that my blood sugar levels only bottom out like this in the evening and never in the morning. Does anyone know why this is?

I'm curious about your bottom numbers....do you only notice when you hit 30-40? I can tell I am dipping when I hit under 80...tingly fingers, trouble concentrating, sweating, shaking.... At 30-40 you are nearly comatose!

What time of the evening is this happening...before dinner, after dinner, before bedtime?

[Butterbean]

For the most part, yes, that is the only time I notice but by the time I do, the aura is strong. Others notice it way before I get that low and ask if I've checked my blood levels. I'm trying to learn the signs before it gets that low but haven't really noticed anything other than, perhaps, fatigue. Yes, 30-40 are extremely low levels and by the time I aura, I am shaking and clammy. You and I, clearly, do not share the same low blood level experience.

It happens mostly after dinner, before bedtime, and will wake me up when I'm falling asleep at night.

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

I'm curious about your bottom numbers....do you only notice when you hit 30-40? I can tell I am dipping when I hit under 80...tingly fingers, trouble concentrating, sweating, shaking.... At 30-40 you are nearly comatose!

What time of the evening is this happening...before dinner, after dinner, before bedtime?

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by Butterbean

For the most part, yes, that is the only time I notice but by the time I do, the aura is strong. Others notice it way before I get that low and ask if I've checked my blood levels. I'm trying to learn the signs before it gets that low but haven't really noticed anything other than, perhaps, fatigue. Yes, 30-40 are extremely low levels and by the time I aura, I am shaking and clammy. You and I, clearly, do not share the same low blood level experience.

It happens mostly after dinner, before bedtime, and will wake me up when I'm falling asleep at night.

I feel for you; it must be frightening to all of the sudden be at that point with little warning!

The one thing that comes to mind is your protein level....are you getting enough protein? Protein gives me a much more even blood sugar level, and will help keep me from the early morning dips I often have. I wake up sweating, shaking, and delusional....usually I am around 40-50 at that point, and require assistance from my spouse.

I have noticed a lot more dips since becoming vegetarian, and have had to really concentrate on uping the protein. Even in the afternoon I now get dips...but like I said since I am awake I notice them a little sooner.

Good luck with finding a solution