What should I do when my diabetes readings are to heigh?!


Question: You have diabetes, which means you have to deal with some of the problems that go along with having the disease. One of those problems is hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia happens from time to time to all people who have diabetes.

Hyperglycemia can be a serious problem if you don't treat it. Hyperglycemia is a major cause of many of the complications that happen to people who have diabetes.

For more on diabetes related issues and hyperglucemia visit my free website
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Hyperglycemia is the technical term for high blood glucose (sugar). High blood glucose happens when the body has too little, or not enough, insulin or when the body can't use insulin properly.

A number of things can cause hyperglycemia. For example, if you have type 1 diabetes, you may not have given yourself enough insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body may have enough insulin, but it is not as effective as it should be.

The problem could be that you ate more than planned or exercised less than planned. The stress of an illness, such as a cold or flu, could also be the cause. Other stresses, such as family conflicts or school or dating problems, could also cause hyperglycemia.

Symptoms of hyperglycemia
The signs and symptoms include: high blood glucose, high levels of sugar in the urine, frequent urination, and increased thirst.

Part of managing your diabetes is checking your blood glucose often. Ask your doctor how often you should check and what your blood glucose levels should be. Checking your blood and then treating high blood glucose early will help you avoid the other symptoms of hyperglycemia.

It's important to treat hyperglycemia as soon as you detect it. If you fail to treat hyperglycemia, a condition called ketoacidosis (diabetic coma) could occur. Ketoacidosis develops when your body doesn't have enough insulin. Without insulin, your body can't use glucose for fuel. So, your body breaks down fats to use for energy.

When your body breaks down fats, waste products called ketones are produced. Your body cannot tolerate large amounts of ketones and will try to get rid of them through the urine. Unfortunately, the body cannot release all the ketones and they build up in your blood. This can lead to ketoacidosis.

Ketoacidosis is life-threatening and needs immediate treatment. Symptoms include:
shortness of breath
breath that smells fruity
nausea and vomiting
a very dry mouth

Talk to your doctor about how to handle this condition

Treating hyperglycemia
Often, you can lower your blood glucose level by exercising. However, if your blood glucose is above 240 mg/dl, check your urine for ketones. If you have ketones, do NOT exercise.

Exercising when ketones are present may make your blood glucose level go even higher. You'll need to work with your doctor to find the safest way for you to lower your blood glucose level.

Cutting down on the amount of food you eat might also help. Work with your dietitian to make changes in your meal plan. If exercise and changes in your diet don't work, your doctor may change the amount of your medication or insulin or possibly the timing of when you take it.

Prevent hyperglycemia
Your best bet is to practice good diabetes management. The trick is learning to detect and treat hyperglycemia early -- before it can get wo


Answers: You have diabetes, which means you have to deal with some of the problems that go along with having the disease. One of those problems is hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia happens from time to time to all people who have diabetes.

Hyperglycemia can be a serious problem if you don't treat it. Hyperglycemia is a major cause of many of the complications that happen to people who have diabetes.

For more on diabetes related issues and hyperglucemia visit my free website
http://www.reddiabetes.com

Hyperglycemia is the technical term for high blood glucose (sugar). High blood glucose happens when the body has too little, or not enough, insulin or when the body can't use insulin properly.

A number of things can cause hyperglycemia. For example, if you have type 1 diabetes, you may not have given yourself enough insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body may have enough insulin, but it is not as effective as it should be.

The problem could be that you ate more than planned or exercised less than planned. The stress of an illness, such as a cold or flu, could also be the cause. Other stresses, such as family conflicts or school or dating problems, could also cause hyperglycemia.

Symptoms of hyperglycemia
The signs and symptoms include: high blood glucose, high levels of sugar in the urine, frequent urination, and increased thirst.

Part of managing your diabetes is checking your blood glucose often. Ask your doctor how often you should check and what your blood glucose levels should be. Checking your blood and then treating high blood glucose early will help you avoid the other symptoms of hyperglycemia.

It's important to treat hyperglycemia as soon as you detect it. If you fail to treat hyperglycemia, a condition called ketoacidosis (diabetic coma) could occur. Ketoacidosis develops when your body doesn't have enough insulin. Without insulin, your body can't use glucose for fuel. So, your body breaks down fats to use for energy.

When your body breaks down fats, waste products called ketones are produced. Your body cannot tolerate large amounts of ketones and will try to get rid of them through the urine. Unfortunately, the body cannot release all the ketones and they build up in your blood. This can lead to ketoacidosis.

Ketoacidosis is life-threatening and needs immediate treatment. Symptoms include:
shortness of breath
breath that smells fruity
nausea and vomiting
a very dry mouth

Talk to your doctor about how to handle this condition

Treating hyperglycemia
Often, you can lower your blood glucose level by exercising. However, if your blood glucose is above 240 mg/dl, check your urine for ketones. If you have ketones, do NOT exercise.

Exercising when ketones are present may make your blood glucose level go even higher. You'll need to work with your doctor to find the safest way for you to lower your blood glucose level.

Cutting down on the amount of food you eat might also help. Work with your dietitian to make changes in your meal plan. If exercise and changes in your diet don't work, your doctor may change the amount of your medication or insulin or possibly the timing of when you take it.

Prevent hyperglycemia
Your best bet is to practice good diabetes management. The trick is learning to detect and treat hyperglycemia early -- before it can get wo

go to the doctor, maybe you need insulin... get advice on what to eat and how much

drink a lot of water.

Talk with your doc, he can adjust your meds to fit.

Keep track of what you are eating and look for trends- similar attributes to foods that are having an affect on your sugar. You may need to adjust your diet and exercise routines(working out helps burn excess sugar and maintains weight.) You probably want to talk to your Dr. as well your medications may need to be adjusted or changed.

u can have my metformin
the doc gave me the wrong pill
i get too low
and he gave me something that will make it more low lol

normal range is between 90 and 120. If it is high you need to record it for your doctor to begin with. Your meds may need to be adjusted. But, what I do, and it works, I don't eat and drink water only if thirsty til the numbers come down. I go for a walk as well. Walking is activity that will help you burn your numbers down. I had a high count once of 380. I went for a walk, rechecked, and numbers came down some. I rested a couple minutes and went for another walk. If you dan't go out and walk walk around the inside of your home and count your steps. Walk about 1000 brisk steps in your house and recheck your numbers. It helps me alot.

Exercise!!!

Are you a type one? Then take more insulin. If not, go to the doctor and see if you should change your meds.





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