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Hello Kelsey
You might be consuming hidden sugars.
Here is a very basic plan to keep blood sugar stabilised. 🤗.
It must be extremely frustrating, as you certainly are trying.
Start a food diary to see what food might be causing your BS to be raised and which might possibly make you feel unwell 

Practice portion control. 


Eat only Diabetic friendly meals. 

White foods, sugar, white bread, pizza, pasta, white potatoes and so on will elevate your BS and you will feel unwell. 
 

Slowly cut carbs. 

If you don’t have kidney problems, hydrate well.

If overweight, you will need to lose. 


If you are not exercising, you can start by taking short walks and then extending them, little by little. 

I hope that you’ll have a better day today. 🤗
If you continue to feel under par, you should consider making an appointment to see your Health Care Professional, as you might need a reassessment of your meds.

You need to keep your BS stabilised to stop highs and low which will lead to cumulative damage. 🤗
Why are good blood sugar levels important? 
It is important that you control your blood glucose levels as well as you can as too high sugar levels for long periods of time increases the risk of diabetes complications developing. 
Diabetes complications are health problems which include: 

* Kidney disease

* Nerve damage

* Retinal disease 

* Heart disease

* Stroke 

This list of problems may look scary but the main point to note is that the risk of these problems can be minimised through good blood glucose level control. Small improvements can make a big difference if you stay dedicated and maintain those improvements over most days.
You keep a journal of the spikes, and what food and drinks you have consumed? It will help you understand your problem foods. Alot of the diabetic friendly foods contain Splenda. Splenda is made from actual sugar that goes through a chemical process. It can elevate blood sugars. Does your doctor have a plan of action moving forward on your diabetic journey? Stress, and illnesses can affect blood sugars, and certain medications like steroids and antibiotics can also.
How is your A1c higher even when you've been keeping your sugars low and exercising?
It's understandably frustrating to see your A1c rise from 6.2 to 7.2 despite your efforts. A few things might explain this:
Timing and averages: A1c measures your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. If you recently improved your Show Full Answer
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