Author: MattM

So, my diabetes nurses seem to think I should only worry if my BG readings are above 140 and yet I feel symptoms/issues at lower levels — in the spirit of all the other recent polls, I thought I’d ask at what point everyone really notices they have high BG and need to take steps to correct (even w/o looking at a meter.)

For me, my cognitive ability really seems to suffer when I am above 120 for any sustained period. I can usually tell that I’ve reached 120 within 20 minutes or so.

Also, the moment I go over 130, I tend to immediately have one or a combination of tingling/headaches/tiredness/frequent urination/etc. I honestly can’t stand ever going over 130 now.

I’ve only been a diabetic for 6 months, so this all freaks me out and I’m doing what I can to stay under 130 at all times (noted in another topic).

I’m really curious at what BG levels others really notice issues….

Hi,

I was diagnosed with T2 in May, managed to get things mostly under control by my first 3 month A1C reading, thought I would be able to have a 6 month A1c of somewhere between 5.5 – 5.8, but the last month has been difficult…

I normally take Byetta 10mg twice/day + 1K met at night and very minor regular insulin (if needed, and usually no more than 5 units/day…averaging maybe 3 units/day).

However, it seems that my bg has been spiking almost after every meal the last few weeks ….morning wake up is 100-115, after meal spike even just for minimal meal sometimes is 40 pts and can be 80 pts if I’m not careful (this is with moderate careful diet, and avoiding anything dangerous).

I’m worried the byetta has stopped working, and it is horrifying to see spikes > 140 on a regular occurrence. My daily insulin intake has gone all the way up to 10-15 units. So, I’ve emailed my diabetic nurse and I’m not sure if they’re going to do anything. What would guys recommend?

The only thing that comes to mind on my end is to start taking insulin before meals, I haven’t needed to do that before. I assume taking 2 units before each meal and then an additional 2 after if needed would be the right fit.

I’m also not sure how normal it is to be on so many meds and have insulin requirements changing so quickly after diagnosis.

Note that I don’t know much about insulin, all I’ve had to take so far is regular and in minimal doses. If byetta isn’t doing its job, do I need to replace it with long acting insulin? I’m told to avoid this if possible since it makes it harder to manage weight.

Thanks for any advice in advance!