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July 8
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Overnight my numbers can drop as much as 20-25 points. That would still be in the good range.

July 8
A DiabetesTeam Member

If you’re not on any glu lowering meds I would say thats fine. My rule used to be if under 100 snack before bed. But than after getting my CGM and could track my glucose over night I have found when my glu drops it seems to self correct.
Do you ever have reading under 50?

July 10 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

The Nondiabetic Range of 4.0(72 USA) to 7.8(140 USA) both before eating numbers and 2 hour numbers - stop diabetes complications and comorbidities right where they are today.

So these are the numbers I strive for.

I was in clinical remission for 5 years - no medications and A1C in the 5s. So I know what I'm talking about. Then I couldn't breathe for a year. After almost a year I was hospitalized and Pulmonary Embolisms was finally my diagnosis.

I was put on high dose blood thinners for a minimum of 6 months. A month later I saw my new Pulmonologist and was put on prednisone. Each month I was put on another month of prednisone. After 5 months when I could breathe again the prednisone was discontinued.

But there were trade offs. While taking oral steroids my numbers ranged from lows around 225 to highs of over 400 every day. I only ate 2-3 carbs per meal.

So I was still following the pattern of when I was in clinical remission. I was doing everything right. But my insulin resistance is sky high because of the long term use of oral steroids and my unique body.

But my lowest number was only coming down to 225-400 still. So I asked for a GLP-1. 6 days After 1 dose of Ozempic my stomach closed up so tight that I couldn't even sip 4 oz of water. So I discontinued Ozempic.

My stomach was finally emptying almost normally after 8 weeks. I couldn't eat anything for 8 days and I dropped 7 pounds. In total I dropped 18 pounds. After a month I asked for Jardiance, long acting insulin, and fast acting insulin.

I started with Jardiance and long acting insulin.

Then a month later I started on fast acting insulin too.

Now my numbers are consistently as low as 110-125. And go up to 160 as a high. Occasionally I get a 99 for my low.

My doctor eventually did what I asked, but she was out of her depth. She referred me to an endocrinologist 4 months ago. I finally see him in about a week.

Good luck as you find your way.

July 8
A DiabetesTeam Member

Great Numbers ! Bless You !

July 8
DiabetesTeam

A bedtime blood sugar of 99 mg/dL is generally considered a good number — it falls within a healthy range! The concern about going to bed with low-ish numbers is valid though, especially when managing food intake carefully.

Here are a few things to keep in mind
- A small, low-carb snack before bed (like a handful of nuts Show Full Answer

A bedtime blood sugar of 99 mg/dL is generally considered a good number — it falls within a healthy range! The concern about going to bed with low-ish numbers is valid though, especially when managing food intake carefully.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- A small, low-carb snack before bed (like a handful of nuts or a little cheese) can help keep blood sugar stable overnight without spiking it
- Ozempic works to regulate blood sugar, which lowers the risk of overnight lows, but it's still worth being cautious
- Checking blood sugar during the night or in the morning can help spot any patterns If there's ongoing concern about overnight blood sugar dips, a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) can be a great tool — it tracks levels while sleeping so there's no guessing involved.

It's always a good idea to run these concerns by a doctor or care team, as they can give personalized guidance based on the full treatment plan. They may also adjust recommendations based on how Ozempic is working for the body over time.

July 8

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