Julie, A question for you..
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Julie, A question for you..
| Mon, 10-25-2004 - 6:04pm |
Julie,
I haven't seen you post for a while and I was wondering how your tests turned out. Were you diagnosed hypoglycemic? How did you do with the 24 hour fasting test? How is the doctor suggesting that you manage your blood sugar levels?
Mary Frances
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I still think you should see another endocrinologist! Just my opinion...
If I get at 60 or below, I know I'm in trouble. Of course, I have Diabetes II.
Julie,
I think that is very unreasonable advise. But then I couldn't believe the amount of time he wanted you to fast. Frankly I wouldn't let my blood sugar get under 50 and I know what it feels like to be that low. There is too much of a chance of your having a seizure and so I would treat it with some controlled carbs and protein. And I would get a new doctor.
Wow, there has been so mcuh going on with your family this year. I hope all begins to settle down soon.
Hugs,
Mary Frances
cl-maryfrances40
Co-CL Diabetes Board
Julie,
How has your husband's new doctor worked out for him? By the way, is the doctor that your daughter seeing a pediatric endocrinologist? I ask this because that is whom she should be seeing.
I had a conversation the other day with my opthomologist about how much more dangerous hypoglycemia is in the short run and that if you didn't take care of that, you wouldn't be able to take care of the hyperglycemia which is dangerous in the long run. On Saturday I was 55 at 11:30 am and I was to meet my husband for lunch at noon. I was of course cold and sweaty. I thought about trying to wait till I was to see my husband and then my brain clicked in! I ate my glucerna bar because I decided it wasn't safe for me to drive my car through Las Vegas traffic!
All I can say is to keep testing your blood sugar as necessary and keep a log of the readings and what you do to take care of it. I also suggest that you figure out what you need to eat to help you and that you keep that handy at home. For example you may do better with a low-fat sugar free yougart or some string cheese and crackers in a set amount. You need to have these safety items ready so that you don't have to think of them.
Take care and I will look forward to continuing this discussion when I get home as I probably won't have computer access tomorrow.
Mary Frances
cl-maryfrances40
Co-CL Diabetes Board
Julie,
Calibrate your meter, which you are supposed to do periodically anyway. And no, the meter isn't running high or low. The normal variation between hospital tests and your meter is less than 10% so if it is in that range it is statistically insignificant. The other thing is to run a test on the same blood that the hospital is using and see if your results are really close to the same numbers.
Don't worry about the tests that your daughter is receiving. Believe me, they wouldn't have admitted her to the hospital unless it is necessary.
I hope each of you has your own meter as