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I have seen a doctor and diabetic clinic about my unstable blood sugars and not been enlightened. What can I do now?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Halifax, NS
July 22
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It can be really frustrating when you feel like you're not getting the support you need — you're definitely not alone in that experience. When your current care team hasn't been able to help stabilize your blood sugars, there are still some avenues worth exploring.

Here are some next steps to consider:

- Request a Show Full Answer

It can be really frustrating when you feel like you're not getting the support you need — you're definitely not alone in that experience. When your current care team hasn't been able to help stabilize your blood sugars, there are still some avenues worth exploring.

Here are some next steps to consider:

- Request a referral to an endocrinologist — These are specialists in diabetes and hormonal conditions, and they often have more tools and experience for complex cases
- Ask about a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) — A CGM tracks your blood sugar around the clock and can reveal patterns that finger-stick testing might miss
- Review lifestyle factors — Things like carbohydrate intake, sleep quality, stress levels, and physical activity can all significantly impact blood sugar stability
- Ask about insulin adjustments — The type, timing, or delivery method of insulin (such as an insulin pump) may need to be revisited
- Bring data to appointments — Keeping a detailed log of blood sugars, meals, activity, and sleep can help your care team spot patterns more easily If at any point you experience extreme high or low blood sugar with symptoms like confusion, rapid heartbeat, fruity-smelling breath, or loss of consciousness, seek emergency care immediately.

Don't give up — managing unstable blood sugars often takes ongoing adjustments, and finding the right combination of treatment and lifestyle changes can take time. A second opinion from a different specialist is always a valid option too.

July 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes, in Halifax under MSI our provincial health system you for sure need a referral to any specialist, including an endocrinologist there are not many so it could be a while and I haven’t gotten a referral yet. I have to ask for it on September 1 when I see the diabetic clinic.

July 25
A DiabetesTeam Member

Check your insurance and see if you need a referral to see an Endocrinologist

July 24
A DiabetesTeam Member

What did they actually tell you?

July 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

Try my diet , Eat only fruits in the morning. If your weight is 150 pound multiply with 5 . All kind of fruits . Mix fruits. No drink. No tea, no coffee etc. No dairy Products.. No anima products. Such as meat, fish eggs. Lunch and dinner . Half salad and half cooked food. I followed . I lost 30 pound weight my A1c drop to half . My blood sugar is around 90 to 140 before or after meal . Maximum is 173 after meal. eat lat of salad, nuts, chickpea .Soya products .Buck wheat noodles. Steel cut Oats. Barley .etc.

July 23

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