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I Am Having Problems Regulating My Blood Sugars During The Day. But When I Wake Up I Have Low Blood Sugars. ( I Do Not Have An Appetite)

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Winnipeg, MB

My sugar is 28 in the morning at 8 am and a 10.8 in the late afternoon. 6 pm.

I am on Novilin ,2x a day.
Can you tell me what to help in getting my sugars under control.

June 10, 2017
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Members responded to a question about erratic blood sugar levels, with many recognizing the confusion around Canadian versus American glucose... Read more

Members responded to a question about erratic blood sugar levels, with many recognizing the confusion around Canadian versus American glucose measurements and clarifying that the member's morning reading of 2.8 mmol/L is dangerously low. Several members shared practical strategies including eating breakfast within 30 minutes of waking, testing blood sugar before meals to adjust insulin doses accordingly, and having a bedtime snack like peanut butter toast to prevent overnight lows. A recurring theme was the importance of working closely with a doctor to adjust insulin dosages and find the right medication regimen, as dangerously low morning readings suggest the current plan is not working properly.

A DiabetesTeam Member

That sounds like she is Canadian. Our levels are different types than American. Ours should be below 7 unless you are a senior than anything below 10 is excellent.

June 14, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I learned that in Canada that "between 6 and 8 I feel great". Close enough though.

June 14, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Check your blood sugar àt night if its normal then have something sweet..this will help prevent low sugar in the morning

October 30, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Lower the insulin!

October 24, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

physician advice is to take peanut buttered toast before to bed.😉

February 4, 2022

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