Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign up Log in
What is This Site Help Center Crisis
Powered By
Real members of DiabetesTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Why Is My Sugar Levels Sometimes High And Very Seldom Low?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roodepoort, ZA
July 6, 2024
•
View reactions
A DiabetesTeam Member

Look at what you are eating.Too many carbs at one time for your system to cope with would explain why your bs levels are high.Read posts by @A DiabetesTeam Member a and start to cut carbs.you should see an improvement.

July 6, 2024
DiabetesTeam

Fluctuating blood sugar levels can be influenced by several factors:

1. Insulin Resistance: In type 2 diabetes, your cells may resist insulin, causing high blood sugar levels
2. Diet: Certain foods, especially those high in carbohydrates, can cause spikes in blood sugar.
3. Medications: Some diabetes medications can cause Show Full Answer

Fluctuating blood sugar levels can be influenced by several factors:

1. Insulin Resistance: In type 2 diabetes, your cells may resist insulin, causing high blood sugar levels.
2. Diet: Certain foods, especially those high in carbohydrates, can cause spikes in blood sugar.
3. Medications: Some diabetes medications can cause low blood sugar, but if not balanced correctly, they might not lower it enough.
4. Monitoring: Regularly checking your blood sugar can help you understand and manage these fluctuations.

If you have concerns, it's important to discuss them with your healthcare team.

July 6, 2024

Related content

View All

Why Is My Sugar Levels Sometimes High And Very Seldom Low?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roodepoort, ZA
July 6, 2024

Yes. There Are Some Days When My Sugar Levels Are Very High. At Other Times Very Low

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Durban....KZN....South Africa
September 15, 2023

How Do Two Slices Of Pizza Affect Blood Sugar?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Massachusetts
November 1, 2024

Member Perspective: How I Manage My A1c Levels
How To Understand Blood Sugar Levels After Eating
Brittle Diabetes: Why Blood Sugar Swings Out of Control
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in