Re: I need input or ideas to Michele

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Michele,

The first thing I would do is to make your endocrinologist aware

of this problem. I am assuming you have already tried glucose

tablets to bring your blood glucose levels up? This would be my

first reaction to a hypo like this. I have them more often than I

prefer, due to my brittleness, and I've found glucose tablets to be

the the fastest and most predictable way to raise a hypo.

Second choices would be a packet of granulated sugar, or 1/2

cup orange juice.

It may be that you overcorrected with insulin when your BG's

jumped to 556. How much did you take? Unfortunately, after the

blood glucose has passed 171, it is much more resistant to

insulin, and harder to correct, so people often use more insulin

than they need to in their attempts to bring it down.

Last time I had a severe hyperglycemic rise like that I jumped up

to 386. What I eventually found out was that my insulin was

damaged. As soon as I switched to a new insulin pen, I was

able to correct the problem. I have learned since to dispose of

any remaining baseline insulin after 28 days, since it loses it's

potency at that point. This can happen with both baseline and

mealtime insulin.

In regard to your bowel problems, I would suggest considerable

more fiber added to your diet. Either in the way of fibrous foods,

or daily fiber supplements. Personally, since I am on 24/7 pain

meds, I have found that even fiber supplements and a diet high

in fiber aren't enough for me. My doctor prescribed Miralax, and I

take this about 3-4 times a week as long as I am taking pain

medication.

Let us know if any of these ideas are of any help, or if you've

already tried this.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and

never

should be substituted for a professional medical consultation.