What should my blood sugar levels be?

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Allenb

16/10/2020 at 10:14

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Struggling with my levels, they range from 5.5 up to 15. When they are in the highs, I feel light headed but trying to establish my levels has been difficult over the last 12 months. Looking for some advice, I am 6ft 2 and 14 and half stone and my job is that of a postman so I walk over 10 miles a day.

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16/10/2020 at 11:37

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@Allenb Hello Allenb, thank you for opening this discussion! It's true that stablising one's blood sugar levels can tricky, especially if you're newer to diabetes. Let me tag some other members who can perhaps share their thoughts and advice with you!

Hello everyone, how are you doing this morning? emoticon cute Can you share some advice with Allenb? What blood sugar levels should he be looking to fall within? Do you have any tips for establishing one's levels?
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16/10/2020 at 23:42

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Pibby22 here,from Australia,my GP put me on Jardiamet/Metformin sept 2019 and one weekly injection of Truelicity,has brought my levels to normal,also have lost 9 kg,due to the Jardiamet with no dieting.Hope this helps. Keep safe.

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ljc1969

17/10/2020 at 15:01

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Hi, Lisa from the UK here. I have a disability called Spina Bifida and this means I have continuous UTI's which prevent me from keeping my sugar levels low. It's more than frustrating. My level before breakfast today was 12. I cannot eat a lot of healthy food because my neurogenic bowel from my disability cannot tolerate them and simply makes me very ill. I cannot walk anymore as my spine has deteriorated so am using an electric wheelchair and can only transfer between seats now. I wonder if anyone might have any ideas about how to win this struggle. I'm taking insulin with every meal and one other once a day. Hope everyone is okay and hope to chat on here soon.

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kemsleywmj

19/10/2020 at 16:15

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Hi Lisa. You certainly have some problems. Are you treated continuously with anti biotics for the UTI's? I hope so or you may have the infection travelling up to the kidneys. If you are having anti biotics then I would have thought you could bring your levels down by tweeking insulin injections. Why not try to discuss this all with a diabetic nurse who can refer you on to a specialist if she thinks it necessary. Your local GP surgery could well have one of their nurses who is diabetes trained. Best of luck and stay safe.

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kemsleywmj

19/10/2020 at 16:26

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Hi Allenb. Just a thought. Are getting your meals on time each day? How long does it take you to walk your rounds? It is important to have some snacks (like Rich tea biscuits) in your pockets and to always have a sandwich (and water) in the other pocket so that the carbs help to lower your levels and the biscuits will top that up until you can have a proper meal at home or in a café somewhere. Stay safe.

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stevee

20/10/2020 at 08:30

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iv just been to the GP diabetic clinic. my levels are down from 68 to 62,but not down enough.Nurse as given me six months to come down some more.before putting me on insulin.

didnt ask at the time but 68 to 62 what,

does the reading need to come down to anything specific

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20/10/2020 at 15:26

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@stevee Hello stevee, thank you for your question, I've moved it into this recent discussion which follows the same theme for more visibility. emoticon cute

Hello members, feel free to share your thoughts and advice with stevee. Is there a specific target he should be aiming for?
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26/10/2020 at 17:44

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I have gone down to 8.2 and they want be to go down to 7.5 for my sugar levels.

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26/10/2020 at 21:40

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Lisa, last year I had a UTI almost every month.... in the end it was due to the fact I had a small prolapse which means I was not always emptying my bladder fully. I learnt to move forward and back to ensure i did empty my bladder but also one of the consultants I saw recommended I take D-Mannose supplement 1000mg a day. Since the day I started taking the supplement I have not had one UTI in almost 9 months. It might be worth a try. Hope you get sorted.

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