1st low BS scare.....
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| Sun, 01-11-2004 - 7:09pm |
I was diagnoed with T2 daibetes in October and am managing to slowly get my BS numbers down with diet, exercise and 2 meds, avandia and amaryl. They are starting to come down slowly and I am glad. I have never had a scare with BS levels being to low...until today.
What a odd out of body feeling it is. I knew something wasn't right and when I tested my BS it was barely at 50. Luckily I had a soda and some cheese and crackers and it was in the right range again in moments. It made me realize that I MUST carry something with me in case this happens when I am alone. It also made me realize that going 6 hours without eating is a BAD idea (it was not intentional by any means).
So I continue to learn as I go. I hope I can get this nailed down to a science by the fall as we are hoping to start to try to conceive late this year. My doc is advising me to start on insulin a month or so before TTC so I can learn to manage with insulin instead of oral meds. Both he and I agree that I do not want to be on any oral/non natural meds. I would rather go the insulin route.
So I guess I just needed to get this down as it was a scare and I am glad it happened at home so I know the feeling and can be better prepared.

Oh, Michelle!
Low BS can be scary and im sorry you had to experience it, but I am very happy to hear you were at home and got your BS back up into a good range. Me being type 1 I have trouble adjusting my insulin at times and I go too low. You are smart to start to carry something and it is just WONDERFUL eating something and not taking any insulin or worrying about your BS shooting way up. I am glad you are okay and feeling better. Take care of yourself... Have a good week :)
Morgan