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Morning routine - hi blood sugar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Holger Schmeken Dec 9, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, I've had Type 1 for 35 years and I have a very severe dawn effect around 3-4 am. I recently changed the time and amount of my evening Levemir dose and that has really helped with the…Continue
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diabeticmaven replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"I have dawn effects. I have the insulin pump and Dexcom which warns me if I hit high or low in the middle of the night. My doctor adjusted my dose on the pump to .50mg of Novolog (drips every hour) after midnight until 6:00 a.m. This has helped…"
PedsRN replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"That's exactly what happens with me. I had to change my basal rates to start increasing before I even wake up just to cover that am spike, and sometimes, depending on the time of the month, I will give an extra 1 unit bolus just to cover it. It…"
Brunetta replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"I do this too, unless I am low ( under 70): I take a unit upon arising in the morn ( not for my infreuent daytine naps, though). I correct with more insulin if ncessary, but even if I AM in range, I take a unit of insulin.Then I can postpone…"
Brian (bsc) replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"Although I am T2, I also suffer from bad Darn Phenomenon (DP). I heavily stack my insulin overnight (I take more than 3 times my daytime basal level), but it is still a struggle. I still often find I have to correct. On observation I made, even…"
Clare replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"I take my dog for a walk every morning at 6:30 am. I started doing this when the Big Blue Test started in October. I used to leave my house at 95 for a blood sugar and by the time I got back I was in the 150-160's without eating anything.…"
Carol replied to Bram's discussion 'BAKED APPLE SLICES : PALEO STYLE'"berries are always a good choice - yum!"
Carol replied to Bram's discussion 'BAKED APPLE SLICES : PALEO STYLE'"Oh, and for those who don't like Agave, I have read that Molasses is a good sweet alternative. It still should be treated as sugar and will cause your blood sugar to rise. Just not the same way refined sugar does. It is another low-glycemic…"
Carol replied to Bram's discussion 'BAKED APPLE SLICES : PALEO STYLE'"Just read your blog. So happy to have this as a reference - thank you! Have you used nutritional yeast? I hear it is a healthy cheese option and is a good source of B12."
Carol replied to Bram's discussion 'BAKED APPLE SLICES : PALEO STYLE'"I have had great success with Agave. I use it in recipes as a sweet substitute. It's not perfect but I like it much better than sugar, and I have found that is does not cause my blood sugar to rise as dramatically as refined sugar.
The only…"
jrtpup replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"I've found that I rise getting out of bed, whether it's a night's sleep or a nap. I've started taking between .5-1 unit as soon as I get up, then worry about breakfast whenever and bolus for it."
Carol replied to Bram's discussion 'BAKED APPLE SLICES : PALEO STYLE'"Bram,
Thank you for posting this. I recently switched to a Vegan diet and I am very excited about trying new recipes. Agave also works for me. I try to find brands that only have around 4-5 grams of carbohydrate and, of course, I use is sparingly. I…"
Carol replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"Thank you both for your reply. It's always difficult to start the day with high blood sugars. I always feel I'm playing catch up."
Lila replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"At the moment I am also having terrible numbers in the morning. It used to be that 9 mornings out of 10, I would wake up at 80-100. The last 24 hours was fairly typical of the weird highs I have been seeing. I went to bed in range, about 100. In the…"
Laddie replied to Carol's discussion 'Morning routine - hi blood sugar'"I think that this is very common for Type 1's. I don't have dawn phenomenon before I wake up. But if I skip breakfast, my BG goes high. It doesn't go as high as the 300's, but definitely up into the 200's. But of course like…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
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- Date diagnosed
- May 5, 1975
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- 7.9
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- At 10:24pm on November 26, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome to the flock! Welcome home Carol!!
From one bird to another!
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- At 11:04am on November 26, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 10:13am on November 26, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… WELCOME to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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