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Angry at my Blood Sugar

PenguinPeru
PenguinPeru
I"m just so exasperated and frustrated right now, I'm finding it even hard to type. I just tested my blood sugar and came out with a 223. After a relative calm, three out of four days, I've had readings of over 200. 212 yesterday and 200 the other day. This year I"m much worse in my opinion with my levels than last year--the year I was first diagnosed. I"m fed up! I've had it! My recent A1c shot up to 7.7 from 6.8 the previous time.

Please somebody help me with advise. My temper is reaching the roof! Thanks for reading.

btw: I'm gonna schedule another doctor's appointment and see what can be done.
grannie
grannie
Good idea to check with the Doc sounds like you medication may need to be changed.
san2sweet
san2sweet
It Happens and i think the main culprit can be the dawn effect. Which is the overnight fasting blood sugar rise.

There are ways to bring it in control.

Yes please talk to you doc. Fasting numbers should be around hundred and post snacks they should be ideally below 140. That keeps you fine.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
first off take a deep breath, relax...even stress can raise them, as Grannie says possible meds need to be adjusted. Do you track your carbs that you eat? maybe a good idea to maybe pick a week a month and log everything you eat to see if you are staying on track with your diet, are you exercising (but then you don't want to do a heavy amount when over 200)
PenguinPeru
PenguinPeru
Thank you, all. I just needed some fellow people to talk to so I can sort this all out. Yeah, yesterday, I was quite upset and although the same has happened yet again today, I'm calmer because I've made my appointment and I'll work on all the advise given. Thanks for your help...it is greatly appreciated.
bruticus
bruticus
I'm with you. Same feeling.
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
my numbers have been out of wack too. I am still trying to get over a cold, and being sick does make your numbers to bounce all over the place.
san2sweet
san2sweet
Drink good amount of water. It helps.
hzlnut
hzlnut
I find light exercise a couple times a day, like a walk, helps and I also lighten up my meals for a bit. It's been a while since I've had a high but this seems to work for me. Hope it helps.
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