Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
Hi, all as a recently diagnosed type2, I'm exercising and watching my diet
and apart from some tiredness the only other symptoms seems to be a raging thirst on waking up in the morning
My blood sugar is a bit on the high side, Is this thirst a sign of bad glucose control?
Is drinking water before bed and maybe during the night a good thing should eating after 8 in evening the be avoided.
I seem to have discovered this place when some kind of dispute is going on, so far all of the replies I have had seem relevant and the kind of help you often cannot get from Doctors.
The average consultation time with a GP in England is about 12 minutes
So thanks all
Regards
Lostonrye
and apart from some tiredness the only other symptoms seems to be a raging thirst on waking up in the morning
My blood sugar is a bit on the high side, Is this thirst a sign of bad glucose control?
Is drinking water before bed and maybe during the night a good thing should eating after 8 in evening the be avoided.
I seem to have discovered this place when some kind of dispute is going on, so far all of the replies I have had seem relevant and the kind of help you often cannot get from Doctors.
The average consultation time with a GP in England is about 12 minutes
So thanks all
Regards
Lostonrye
Thirst can be a sign of low blood sugar but it sounds like you already know that....so...
You're doing all the right things but I took a look at your profile and noticed you use senna and used to use lactulose for cirrhosis. Both of those are diuretics so they could make you thirsty dehydrated as harry3333 suggested. Have you noticed any co-incidence of the thirst and these meds?
I would be more worried about your liver being the cause of your thirst. I know you didn't get the cirrhosis from drinking, but if you do drink then I can attest from personal experience that make you very thirsty in the morning ;-) Remember alcohol is a "half-sugar" so isn't good for diabetics anyway (but it's not ruled out).
We have the same problem here in the US with consultation times, it's ridiculous. Still I would see a doctor about the thirst thing because it can be a sign of something else seriously wrong.
I don't know of anything wrong with drinking plenty of water at any time, within reason.
I was going to suggest cutting back on salt but looks like you're already doing that.
As for snacks at night, it depends on the person. My husband has pre-diabetes, meaning he is not on medication right now but his sugar levels are of concern. He finds that a fat/protein snack like cheese before bed helps to keep his sugar down the next morning.
Please don't worry about any dispute, it won't affect our concern or advice I promise ;-)
-FM
I would log your blood glucose readings throughout the day and see how your pattern is.
Also, cut back on salty foods and drink lots of water throughout the day. Diet sodas and caffiene can also act as a diuretic (water pill) so avoid them.
With the cirrhosis and diabetes combined, you need to be sure you are kept well hydrated. So water and lots of it, are a must.
As for eating late, it depends on how your readings are throughout the night while you sleep.
If you tend to drop low, then a night snack high in protein is necessary.
If you remain pretty even but spike in the morning, you could be dealing with Dawn Phenomenon or Somogyi effect. Both simply require some adjustment of meds and food to managae better.
Definitely talk to bothe your gastro and endocrinologist about this. Because either condition or both could be at play here.
Forgotmath does indeed make good points!I am end stage liver failure, I have maybe a few years, and I wake up thirsty as can be but I attribute that to the laxitive I am on to keep my amonia levels down! Always check with your doctor, unless you have swelling or acites (fluid build up) I would drink my fill! I freeze a gallon of water during the day and drink off of it at night as it melts!
Works for me! Ask your Doc!
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