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Posted 6/10/2012 5:39 AM (GMT 0)
my blood sugar fasting is always less than 4 mmol/l and after 2 hours of breakfast it is around 7.3 mmol/l. this is after taking 11 units of insulin (70/30) and i take 10 units before dinner. with these readings i suppose my diabetes is under control. why then there is numbness in the sole of my feet, pains in the calf of my legs and when i raise my hands, sensation of numbness type starts? my blood pressure is constant at 180/80 with fluctaution both ways a little high or a little low. i am 77+. can somebody please give an explanation?
Posted 6/10/2012 12:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there and welcome to HealingWell.  I can only give you my opinion because you know that we are not doctors here.  Your fasting seems to be great but I'm wondering what you're eating for breakfast that makes your blood sugar rise so much.  What food do you eat for meals?  What is your A1c?  I don't know if you have neuropathy or not but the numbness should be looked at by your doctor.  Also, is your doctor concerned about your blood pressure?
Posted 6/10/2012 6:01 PM (GMT 0)

Hello thanks for your reply. 

I take two slices with one cup of milk in my breakfast.  In my meals I take 4 oz of bread in my lunch and the same in my supper.  The doctor says that after 2 hours of breakfast the sugar level should be 11.1 mmol/l and I think I am maintaining that.  You are right i have neuropathy so i have lot of sensation in calves and also the blood circulation reduces in my finger tips when I raize my hands up.  Though i am on medicine to control blood pressure, yet the doctor says my blood pressure is OK since it has beel like this for last 20 years and also due to my age (77 years).

Posted 6/10/2012 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
In the measurement here in the US (mg/dL), your 11.1 mmol/L is equal to 199.  I don't know of any doctor that would think that's acceptable two hours after a meal.  I'm also wondering about the blood pressure.  From what I know about blood sugar and blood pressure, it seems to me those readings should be much lower no matter how old you are.  If I were you, I'd see another doctor and have yourself checked out with new tests.

Neuropathy happens over a period of time because of high blood sugar. 

Posted 6/11/2012 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I'd be looking for a reading of 6.7 (120) or better, 2 hours after eating.


-Lloyd
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