When I'm under stress - whether emotional or physical (cold, flu, etc.) my sugars elevate around 15-20% above my 'normal'....I've been tremendously stressed for the last 3 years. How bad does that affect my diabetes?
I'm only on metformin ER, 2000mg per day. I exercise anywhere from 2 to 6 hours in a day (because I'm crazy-obsessed).I take glybuteride and glumetza. I only get to exercise 2-3 hours each week. My sugar levels rarely go above 130, however I had about 2 weeks that it was up consistently to 155 and even 180. My eating habits were no different either.
Re: Scary high 140s - 150s......My sugars are normally (using your scale) anywhere from 100-125 after dinners, but I can also be as high as 140's or 150's when I'm sick or stressed... Scary high for me...
I would love to be able to exercise 2-6 hours a day. (But life happens). I gained 65 pounds in 10 years after I left the Marine Corps, got married and had kids.beefy said:I'm only on metformin ER, 2000mg per day. I exercise anywhere from 2 to 6 hours in a day (because I'm crazy-obsessed).
My sugars are normally (using your scale) anywhere from 100-125 after dinners, but I can also be as high as 140's or 150's when I'm sick or stressed... Scary high for me...
I'm currently on disability due to a spine condition (as well as other health-related concerns that were just too much all at once), but it's getting better. I can walk, stand and sit much longer than I used to be able to (used to be I couldn't do ANY walking, standing or sitting without extreme pain) and hopefully I can look at getting back to work again before too long... So I've got the time, at least for now... at least when I'm not flat on my back, which still happens sometimes.I would love to be able to exercise 2-6 hours a day. (But life happens). I gained 65 pounds in 10 years after I left the Marine Corps, got married and had kids.
Are you normally at or above 110, even fasting or pre-meal? If so, that might be why 'normal' feels 'low' to you.When my sugar levels drop below 110, I really feel bad (dizzy and lite headed). I have not spoke to dr about that yet. My understanding is that the norm is 70-110. I find that odd.
My fasting BG has always been 125-130 every time I go to the dr. Even though I was diagnosed 18 months ago, I had a dr that didn't explain anything to me nor did he help me get a meter. I didn't get serious about my condition until about 4 months ago. It has been an eye opener. I just wish that my wife would realize that my diet isn't the only thing that needs to change to get this under control.beefy said:I'm currently on disability due to a spine condition (as well as other health-related concerns that were just too much all at once), but it's getting better. I can walk, stand and sit much longer than I used to be able to (used to be I couldn't do ANY walking, standing or sitting without extreme pain) and hopefully I can look at getting back to work again before too long... So I've got the time, at least for now... at least when I'm not flat on my back, which still happens sometimes.
Are you normally at or above 110, even fasting or pre-meal? If so, that might be why 'normal' feels 'low' to you.
Low blood sugar symptoms happen whenever you're UNDER your norms ... If your normals are 110+, you might well feel low where other people normally operate. As you regulate your BG's and get the average number lower it will change and you'll feel fine under 110 - or at least that's what MOST people find.
I hope that makes sense.
Thank you beefy. Your success is truly inspiring. I know that I will get this under control. I also realize that there are other things in my life that I have to fix also.daddymike said:My fasting BG has always been 125-130 every time I go to the dr. Even though I was diagnosed 18 months ago, I had a dr that didn't explain anything to me nor did he help me get a meter. I didn't get serious about my condition until about 4 months ago. It has been an eye opener. I just wish that my wife would realize that my diet isn't the only thing that needs to change to get this under control.
So sorry for all you've had to handle. Your children are fortunate.I felt that stress precipitated my D, with some help from a poor diet (mostly starches) and a weakened immune system. I had somem incredible life stressors, after adopting 3 kids internationally, my mother died about the same time my husband developed a life-threatening MRSA infection. I kept gaining weight after that, had short-term memory problems that terrified me (my mom and dad both had died from Alz), and I developed LADA, a form of D that is initially non-insulin dependent, but which progresses fairly quickly to insulin dependence, and has antibodies.
Since diagnosis, I have switched to a low carb diet, counting carbs at all times, gotten vitamin D levels tested and am on replacement of 4000IU of D3 per day (not a typo, that is 10x the RDA!), and insisted on testing for antibodies, now using insulin 2- 3 times per day. I have made various efforts to work out, currently restricted to plenty of brisk walking.
I never get my kids' viral infections, anymore, and feel much, much better for having gotten things under control.