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TLO · 08-09-2018, 01:46 PM

I'm a non diabetic, but I have noticed over the past few months or so that my blood sugar seems drop quite a bit in the afternoons. A family member suggested that I pick up one of those self testing meters and keep a track on my blood sugar when I feel like it's dropping low.

For example I was feeling a bit shaky and anxious earlier and it had dropped to 70. (That's the lowest number I've ever had it read). I drank some 100% fruit juice I keep in the fridge at work, tested it again 15 minutes later, and it was up over 100.

Is this a normal thing that I'm putting too much thought into, or should I speak to my doctor about it? I tend to be on the more anxious side, and I notice even very subtle changes in my body.

For the record I had labs done about a month ago and everything was normal.

Thanks for any and all input.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-10-2018, 02:40 PM

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In an acute care setting, clinicians worry more about highs than lows, unless you are in DKA. You're right.

Should be low. Friday brain melt. Lows are well more concerning inpatient.

TLO · 08-10-2018, 02:48 PM

Had a large dinner at like 10pm last night. Had some pop tarts and a granola bar for breakfast. Sugar rose to like 165 about an hour after eating -highest I've ever seen it.

Ate a small 250 calorie TV dinner, a pretzle, and a granola bar this afternoon. I've been running around 100 - 110 all day. Feels a lot more comfortable than that 70 shit yesterday.

Probably won't eat again until 8 or 8:30. Hoping to see it around 80-90 at that time.

booger · 08-10-2018, 06:06 PM

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And for those who skip meals....that puzzles me because it seems all the things I read on the Mayo Clinic website say that is not healthy for diabetics.

I actually eat less at each meal but eat healthy more times during the day.

Biggest change for me was eating more often like this instead of eating twice a day like I was used to. Now when I need to fast for 12 hrs for a complete blood test it’s lots harder than it used to be

Hammock Parties · 08-10-2018, 06:07 PM

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Had some pop tarts and a granola bar for breakfast.

This is not a healthy breakfast.

Mosbonian · 08-10-2018, 06:55 PM

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Biggest change for me was eating more often like this instead of eating twice a day like I was used to. Now when I need to fast for 12 hrs for a complete blood test it’s lots harder than it used to be

Yeah....you pretty much have to not eat after 7 or 8 PM and plan your visit to Quest Diagnostics at 8 AM in the morning....once they draw blood head to Panera's or Cracker Barrel to eat breakfast.

TLO · 03-02-2019, 10:25 PM

Had my A1c tested, it was in the normal range.

However earlier this evening I had an episode of low blood sugar. We attended a pancake dinner for our church, and ate around 6:30pm. By 9:00pm or so, my blood sugar had hit 52 (at least according to my meter) Had the cold sweats, shaking, nausea. Drank some fruit juice and then had a peanut butter sandwich - felt better in about 15 minutes.

Still scares me when it drops like that.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-02-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO

Had my A1c tested, it was in the normal range.

However earlier this evening I had an episode of low blood sugar. We attended a pancake dinner for our church, and ate around 6:30pm. By 9:00pm or so, my blood sugar had hit 52 (at least according to my meter) Had the cold sweats, shaking, nausea. Drank some fruit juice and then had a peanut butter sandwich - felt better in about 15 minutes.

Still scares me when it drops like that.

What is your med regimen?

Mosbonian · 03-03-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TLO

Had my A1c tested, it was in the normal range.

However earlier this evening I had an episode of low blood sugar. We attended a pancake dinner for our church, and ate around 6:30pm. By 9:00pm or so, my blood sugar had hit 52 (at least according to my meter) Had the cold sweats, shaking, nausea. Drank some fruit juice and then had a peanut butter sandwich - felt better in about 15 minutes.

Still scares me when it drops like that.

How many times has this happened lately? Do you keep a tube of Glucose tablets handy in case you have one of these episodes?

My Dr recommended glucose tablets for when I have low blood sugar. He said they work better than drinking OJ or eating something sweet to raise blood sugar.

tmax63 · 03-03-2019, 08:53 AM

Mrs. Tmax was diagnosed last November. The official cutoff for her provider was a 6.5 A1c and she hit it dead on the money. 3 months on a keto-like lo-carb diet (max 30 grams carb per meal or snack) and she's back down to 5.7. Cutting out the carbs let her lose 10 pounds also. She's relaxed a little on her diet, nothing big but allowing a rare splurge of a few bites on a few things she completely misses, and we'll see how she maintains. Provider said eventually she may have to go on meds but it should be years as long as she "behaves".

TLO · 03-03-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosbonian

How many times has this happened lately? Do you keep a tube of Glucose tablets handy in case you have one of these episodes?

My Dr recommended glucose tablets for when I have low blood sugar. He said they work better than drinking OJ or eating something sweet to raise blood sugar.

It rarely happens. The last time I had an experience where it really dropped low was probably 6 months ago

Randallflagg · 03-03-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TLO

Had my A1c tested, it was in the normal range.

However earlier this evening I had an episode of low blood sugar. We attended a pancake dinner for our church, and ate around 6:30pm. By 9:00pm or so, my blood sugar had hit 52 (at least according to my meter) Had the cold sweats, shaking, nausea. Drank some fruit juice and then had a peanut butter sandwich - felt better in about 15 minutes.

Still scares me when it drops like that.

5 years ago I was diagnosed with Diabetes. Wasn't really surprising as both my Mother and my Grandfather (Mother's side) had it also. According to my Doc - it was fairly "inevitable".

I'm 6'1" and "usually" top out at around 220. I am on Victoza and 1,000 MG of Metformin ER twice daily - and everything seems to be in control. My testing (2X daily) has me at around 105-115 on a routine basis and my A1C hits at about 5.9-6.0

Here's the thing..about a year ago I began losing weight. No diet, no exercise, nothing. Just would wake up every day and had lost more weight. Doctors ran every test imaginable - I was perfectly fine. Went from 230 to 189 over a 4 month period.

To this day, no one knows why. No cancer, no thyroid problems - perfectly healthy (well, for a 72 year old man

)

I have began to slowly gain the weight back...right now at 206 and counting. Weird stuff....

08-09-2018, 01:46 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $1974900	Let's talk blood sugar I'm a non diabetic, but I have noticed over the past few months or so that my blood sugar seems drop quite a bit in the afternoons. A family member suggested that I pick up one of those self testing meters and keep a track on my blood sugar when I feel like it's dropping low. For example I was feeling a bit shaky and anxious earlier and it had dropped to 70. (That's the lowest number I've ever had it read). I drank some 100% fruit juice I keep in the fridge at work, tested it again 15 minutes later, and it was up over 100. Is this a normal thing that I'm putting too much thought into, or should I speak to my doctor about it? I tend to be on the more anxious side, and I notice even very subtle changes in my body. For the record I had labs done about a month ago and everything was normal. Thanks for any and all input.
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08-10-2018, 02:48 PM	#62
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $1974900	Had a large dinner at like 10pm last night. Had some pop tarts and a granola bar for breakfast. Sugar rose to like 165 about an hour after eating -highest I've ever seen it. Ate a small 250 calorie TV dinner, a pretzle, and a granola bar this afternoon. I've been running around 100 - 110 all day. Feels a lot more comfortable than that 70 shit yesterday. Probably won't eat again until 8 or 8:30. Hoping to see it around 80-90 at that time.
Posts: 38,855

03-02-2019, 10:25 PM	#66
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $1974900	Had my A1c tested, it was in the normal range. However earlier this evening I had an episode of low blood sugar. We attended a pancake dinner for our church, and ate around 6:30pm. By 9:00pm or so, my blood sugar had hit 52 (at least according to my meter) Had the cold sweats, shaking, nausea. Drank some fruit juice and then had a peanut butter sandwich - felt better in about 15 minutes. Still scares me when it drops like that.
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03-03-2019, 08:53 AM	#69
tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $3270400	Mrs. Tmax was diagnosed last November. The official cutoff for her provider was a 6.5 A1c and she hit it dead on the money. 3 months on a keto-like lo-carb diet (max 30 grams carb per meal or snack) and she's back down to 5.7. Cutting out the carbs let her lose 10 pounds also. She's relaxed a little on her diet, nothing big but allowing a rare splurge of a few bites on a few things she completely misses, and we'll see how she maintains. Provider said eventually she may have to go on meds but it should be years as long as she "behaves". __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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