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Posted 1/17/2014 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone I need help friends my blood sugar fasting is always around 105-135 but then it levels off during the day after breakfast it goes down to 90-110 3 hours after than in the evening it is 80-110 im so confused my doctor wants me to take metmorfin already but not sure. I'm also on reglan and prevacid for my stomach issues I'm not sure if that causes it too. I would really appreciate feedback thank you god bless
Posted 1/17/2014 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Edward. Welcome to the Diabetes Forum. Your fasting blood sugar is only a little elevated. Doctors are looking for under 100 for fasting. Your other readings might be a little higher than a non-diabetic's but they are not critical. My experience with that is the doctor would normally say to watch carb intake and to get some regular exercise a few times a week.

If your family has a history of diabetes and if you are overweight, maybe the doctor is being very cautious to make sure that you don't end up with higher blood sugar.

Metformin can cause gastric upset, sometimes acidic stomach feelings and sometimes diarrhea depending on what you eat. Eating food with a lot of fat and/or carbs might give you those side effects.

Without challenging your doctor, can you ask if you might be able to bring your blood sugar lower with diet and exercise before being put on metformin?
Posted 1/17/2014 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Lanie
I just took my blood sugar right now and it's 85 I'm in california I thought maybe reglan was causing the spike since I take before bedtime or prevacid I'm on a diet I've lost 8 lbs since sept 2013 you don't think it's caused my reglan or prevacid what can I do to regulate it in the morning?
Posted 1/17/2014 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum Edward (good name wink) 1982 I totally agree with Lanie on this one, sounds like exercise and diet is all you need idea
Posted 1/17/2014 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. I'm just confused as to why it's only high in the morning I had a1c it was 6.5
Posted 1/17/2014 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
6.5 is rather higher than you would want for the A1c. Losing weight normally results in lower blood sugar, so that's great! If you need to lose more, than you will see even better blood sugar readings - although to begin with, most of your readings aren't that bad!

Why is your fasting higher in the morning? This does happen to a lot of people. It could be "dawn phenomenon". This is what your own body does to itself to wake itself up in the morning in order to take on the day. This alone is not significant if your other readings are pretty much near normal and your A1c is nearer to a 6.

There are a couple of ways to see if you can get lower fasting in the morning. First, don't eat or drink anything (besides water or unsweetened tea) in the evening before bed and see if that changes your fasting. If that doesn't change anything, then try eating a little cheese and nuts in the evening (not a lot) a couple of hours before bed.

Keep a journal of what you eat and what time and you might see a pattern.

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Posted 1/17/2014 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
Edward, I Googled the side effects of those two drugs and I can't find any effects on blood sugar.

85 is great!

How are the fires in California? Are you anywhere near them?
Posted 1/17/2014 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
I really appreciate your feedback Lanie
I'm 31 and didn't know why it was high but I want to loose weight too that's my goal so you think the meds don't have nothing to do with it?
Posted 1/17/2014 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Honestly, I don't know. I just looked at their side effects online and couldn't find anything about blood sugar, but you really need to ask your doctor that.

Does anyone in your family have diabetes?
Posted 1/17/2014 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
My grandmother and father do. Right now I'm overcoming gastritis or an ulcer according to my gastrologist I'm waiting for my endoscopy to be scheduled too it's been a rough start this year for me I pray everyday for patience and health it's really had to go through illness that dibilitate you
Posted 1/17/2014 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry about the gastritis problem. I hope it's not an ulcer but I'm glad you're under a doctor's care. My husband had a duodenal ulcer and it was taken out and hasn't had a problem since.

I know this is a lousy way to start the new year but at the same time, you're taking care of your health now so it won't get worse. That's good news.

Having a parent and a grandparent with diabetes puts you at risk also. (Just like me. mad) However, you are young and your blood sugar is NOT critical now. I think your doctor is concerned about you and doesn't want you to develop full-blown diabetes now or later. And from what I know now, it's really good that you've been alerted to what your blood sugar readings are so you do not have to live with diabetes complications now or later in life.

So, if I were you, I would still ask the doctor if you could try the diet and exercise routine first. You sound serious about your health and I think you'd stick to it!
Posted 1/18/2014 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I have 2 small kids my 4 year old son is autistic and my 3 year old daughter. I want to be there for them for a long time. I have a question about your husband what were his symptoms why did they have to take the ulcer out. I've been told they heal on there own with proper medications? Thank you Lanie I'm very grateful for your feedback
Posted 1/18/2014 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
My husband's ulcer was sitting on an artery and caused bleeding. He ignored it because it didn't "look like blood" since it's dark at the point when it comes out in the stool. He never complained of stomach pain but he might have a high tolerance. Anyway, he did take a lot of antacids everyday but the tip off was fainting because of the slow blood loss and anemia. So, they removed the ulcer and cauterized that area. Surgery was necessary in his case because of where the ulcer was.

Other ulcers may have different treatment, so make sure you ask your doctor questions. Also, my husband was told that his ulcer probably was caused by the h.pylori bacteria and was put on the standard treatment of triple antibiotics. There are tests for that.

You will be there for your kids! Eat right and don't raise them on fast food and overly processed food. The healthiest way of eating is with fresh veggies, salads, lean proteins, some cheese, nuts. Peanut butter and a slice of banana on a graham cracker makes a good snack! Slices of apple with some cheddar cheese is really good. :-)

By the way, I just finished a really interesting book written by an autistic Japanese teenager, Naoki Higashida. It's translated into English by the Japanese wife of an Irish writer; they have an autistic son. "The Reason I Jump" - you might find this very interesting.
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