worried about wife bs any help

[pauluk60]

hi wife just diagnosed with diabetes put on metformin slow release well just took her readings 19.1 did it twice to make sure what should we do she says shes ok ah just got on to docs ringing back what do you lot think didn't ring back must be nothing hm posted in diabetes for 3 hrs no replies you guys mat have some info

[Mmrr]

You have done the correct thing by ringing for advice from the NHS.I don't feel that we can give specific advice about diabetes on an RA forum.

I hope you don't wait too long.

[pauluk60 in reply to Mmrr]

reply to mmrr and aged crone she took 2 slow release 500mg could not believe next reading 8.5 as regarding posting in here put post in diabetes no reply in 2 hrs and i was not asking for a definitive answer just thoughts and low and behold help that peeps give here whether toothache holiday snaps to how are you today which ithink takes about 70/80 % of ????????/s some days if i am taking up space in life and death situation i plead guilty just somebody with a bit of knowledge may point in rite direction cause from dr google it said take action as there only one count from top of graph 21.5 just got a tad worried but all seems at ease glad i come in here SOMETIMES sometimes feel not wanted with my silly ????????s in the wrong place

[AgedCrone]

If you are worried Call 111 …readings can vary a lot.Check what your wife told was the figure she should see…..we can’t advise I’m afraid.

[Biofreak]

I have type 1 diabetes so I have understanding but that can't replace advice from health professionals. Keep trying 111 and I am sure you will get some advice. Your wife has type 2 diabetes which is controlled by tablets (Metformin) If she has only recently been diagnosed her blood glucose will be a little bit up and down. She should take the Metformin as prescribed by the doctors and monitor her glucose levels. Make a note of the date, time and results. Above all don't panic if the some results are high because in time it will settle down. Glucose levels always fluctuate if you are diabetic. Show the record of her blood test results to the doctor and the Metformin dose may be changed by the doctor. Blood glucose levels go up and down depending on what you have eaten and other factors like exercise. The best time to take the glucose test is before meals when blood glucose will likely be at it's lowest. For instance if you take a blood glucose test after you have just eaten the result will be higher but that is normal. The Metformin will regulate it and bring it down. It's not an exact science so you shouldn't overthink it. But save the results of all her glucose levels and the doctor will decide whether to adjust the Metformin. Your wife isn't in immediate danger so please don't worry. I do wish doctors would spend more time explaining to patients what to expect because when they don't, worry is the result.

[pauluk60 in reply to Biofreak]

the wife wont worry ITS me i had db2 now in remission but never saw figures like that its like you say peeps need educating with what illness you have she going over the top either not eating or very little but say owt and life not worth living she don't like being disturb with her routine the other one is she taking them at tea time doesn't make sense to me i would have first thing breaky so as to last all day thanks for your answer will read again and take it in

[Biofreak in reply to pauluk60]

It's ok, I know you are the one worrying. As I said I am type 1 diabetic so I have to have insulin injections so I am not familiar with when you take Metformin. The types are not the same. I have to eat regularly for instance breakfast, lunch and tea but I do think it's always wise to eat regularly anyway diabetic or not and it's always what the doctors will advise. Regularity with eating is important with any type of diabetes in order to ensure that your insulin/ Metformin dosage is adequate to cope with what you eat. But you can only do what you can to help and if she's not inclined to listen you cannot be responsible.

[cathie in reply to Biofreak]

Good advice. What’s important is the general trend rather than one off results. Before I developed type 2 I didn’t realise the important role carbs played in high blood sugar

[Hidden in reply to cathie]

Agree Cathie, they don't explain enough about carbs turning into glucose in our bodies. Bread especially it's a job to keep everything acceptable and still enjoy food.

[cathie in reply to Hidden]

And to lose weight in my case without hypos!!

[pauluk60 in reply to cathie]

yer i lost 10st twice never knew much about sugar then it was ketones with me made your breath stink but from old brigade no pain no gain was doing more harm than good

[pauluk60 in reply to cathie]

that it she hasnt been having big meals toffees and savouries was her downfall but thats all gone well she coming round to things now wrath of god if i try and tell her owt so its got to sink slowly

[Shelby37]

When my husband was diagnosed his bs was 32. It took several months to get medication right. BS levels will fluctuate during the day depending on diet but also if there are infections etc. Now his levels go between 13-5. It is always best to seek medical advice.

[Runrig01]

I see Biofreak has given you a very good answer, and hopefully reassured you. If she feels well I wouldn’t get too worried, with occasional high readings, make a note to chat with her nurse of Dr. It’s best to take sugar readings before meals, or wait 1.5-2hrs after meals to record readings. If you take shortly after eating you will get a high reading. As well as having nurse for many years and understanding diabetes, my husband is type 2. He recently has had readings of 25, but usually knows, as he generally comes over with sudden exhaustion, and gets unsteady on his feet. He found that if he had a lunch with more carbs than usual that would often cause it. So he avoids sandwiches, chips and pasta type meals at lunch, and limits the amount the rest of the day. It may be your wife’s dose may need tweaking, however she is doing the correct thing with the slow release metformin is to take it with evening meal. If she doesn’t feel unwell with her reading I would just let her do what she wants, activity will help bring it down. However if she’s getting symptoms definitely chase her GP or diabetic nurse. I have prediabetes, due to life long steroids, so have to watch my diet too. Try not to worry, easier said than done I know. Perhaps enquire if your area hood diabetic eduction sessions, my area does and it was very useful for both patient and partners. A lot may hold them virtually at the moment. 🤗

Metformin dosing

[Biofreak in reply to Runrig01]

Excellent answer Maureen. X

[Hidden]

You should try speak to your surgery's diabetic nurse. Diabetes is a long term condition and the treatment is a combination of different things. My wife has T2 diabetes and the finger prick bloods often vary. Try not to panic it takes time to get used to having this. Try looking for advice on Diabetes UK website. Hope that helps plod on. 😊

[Biofreak in reply to Hidden]

Yes Ernie I forgot about Diabetes UK. Got so much information from them when I was first diagnosed way back in the olden days which was 1979🤣😂

[Matilda_1922]

Maybe look at dietary intake as this might be the reason she is having high sugar intake causing the high reading.

[pauluk60 in reply to Matilda_1922]

she high first thing mat will have a word with clinic

[ranne21 in reply to pauluk60]

Also, check that she’s washed and dried her hands properly before doing fingertip blood testing, to ensure accuracy.

[pauluk60 in reply to ranne21]

ranne if you knew the wife and said that she would slowly rise out of chair and she would cut /dissect me and feed me to the dog