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@A DiabetesTeam Member how are you doing now?
The above signs affecting me a lot now is 3-4 days. I'm currently studying and this affecting my mental health.
i get similar symptoms when my glucose is dropping fast.Test yours.......if under 4/72 have 15g fast acting carbs .wait 15 min test again.Repeat until glucose is above 4/72.
I need advice from
people with diabetes using the Dexcom G7 CGM. We are going on holiday and I would like to swim. I know Dexcom claims the CGM is waterproof. What is your experience/advice? I am T1 and the CGM has been life changing, I would hate to have to take a tester with strips on holiday.
I spoke to them they said it is fine. But I also bought extra plasters that covers more of the sensor. The company is called sticky and sweet co za and Dexcom referred me to them. I am taking my… read more
My A1C is 14.3 and my glucose was 301 on the bloodwork ordered by my doctor. I've been feeling sick for some time. It's blowing my mind that I have to wait for insurance approval. It's been almost a week. I've been barely functioning for so long, I just want to start treatment to feel better. I don't know if theses numbers indicate if I should go to the ER?
I really hope you went. I’ve been in and out of the ER due to DKA. It’s awful! Please get help.
Yes @A DiabetesTeam Member
You need a medalert bracelet or necklace because you take Glipizide, a sulfonurea.
Sulfonureas can cause dangerously low blood glucose numbers. These low numbers lead to… read more
Divide by 18. Makes result 2.9 very low
Normally a blood glucose level of 20(360) means a visit to the emergency room, and possibly time in the hospital.
I have been on Protophiene and Nova Rapid for 25 years with the same problems. By using "Unicity Balance" I have lost over 36kg and dropped my insulin needs by over 80%. I have many friends here in WA… read more
Type 2 in good health and levels are in good shape. I get Moderation and activities but there's lots to eat and drink. Any suggestions from experience?
You should already be familiar with what you "shouldn't eat" so don't eat it
Stick mostly to the proteins and fats and less starchy veggies (greener the better) and leave the dessert table alone if… read more
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