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High readings in A.M. to low in A.M. and afternoon. Why?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Sep 20, 2018 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
I have not been posting for a while because my husband has had numerous health problems that have definitely overshadowed my diabetes. I have been stressed and worried and afraid as I watch one problem after another cause him to have to wonder what is coming next. My diabetes has also taken some hits because having to go with him to dr. appointments and hospital tests don't always put me in a position to eat right, worry about diabetes, or even care about me.
Before all of his problems started, I was making progress and had a good report from my appointment with my endocrinologist. My A1c was going down; I had lost a little weight, and I had figured out foods that work for me and those that do not. During this visit I reminded the dr. that my morning numbers were still very erratic, and I could find no reason for the swing from day to day. I could eat the exact same food three meals each day and the morning number would be within range one day and out of range the next. He doesn't seem to be concerned. He said, "As long as the numbers go down, that is okay."
I don't see him again until August, unless there is a problem. Every time I go, he still seems to look at me as if he's not sure why I'm there. He treats people who have numbers in the 400, 500 range who take all kinds of medicine and are ill with side effects from diabetes. I just marked my two years of having diabetes 2, and I do not take any medicine; I mostly eat the right foods for me and have a routine that keeps me stable. So, I'm not worried about diabetes at the moment. My concerns are for all that's going on with my husband. I don't have any answers for why my numbers are high in the A.M. I wish I could find someone who knows. I once again have to be my own doctor.
For all who need an answer for the fluctuation in morning numbers, I wish I could tell you where to go to find out. I have asked; I have researched. There are always different answers. Dawn syndrome has never been mentioned to me by either my PCP or my endo. I don't think that is a situation high on the list.
Good health to all. I wish I could help, but I am just overwhelmed with my husband's problems and trying to be his caregiver. I'll check back in later.
retiredteacher
Replies to "I have not been posting for a while because my husband has had numerous health problems..."
Thanks for getting me in the right place. I think I have misspelled words and ignored correct punctuation too. However, I didn't take time to edit my own writing---one of the Seven deadly Sins of Composition at any level!
My husband and I are playing the waiting game at this point. We will see his cardio surgeon in two weeks to have his thoughts on the tests. He is very straight forward, which can be scary, but I do not like the sugarcoating approach. The high blood pressure caused the eye stroke and if the cow aorta is leaking or calcifying as his own aorta did, then the Dr. can help us decide what can be done. It is hard to have to choose one treatment over another because of age. I know they are weighing his age against the efficiency of his heart. Another operation of the kind he had ten years ago would be dangerous. I think about Arnold "I'll be back!" Swartz. He is younger and is good health, but he had a close call with the same type of problem we may face.
We'll know the results of the biopsy on his leg next week. he has had three surgeries to remove layers of skin on the back, chest, arm and now possibly his leg. So we have to deal with that. We go every four weeks for his eye injection procedures; another nerve-wracking procedure. So with eye, skin, and heart, we are in a doctor's office every week. He still is able, but he sleeps more than he is awake. He has a good appetite, but he sleeps long hours. He is always tired. It's just difficult. But we have been together as high school sweethearts and never waivered; that's been since 1958! We love each other and whatever it takes is what we'll tackle together. Thanks for asking about him. When we get his situations under control, then I'll be back to diabetes 2 concerns.
Sometimes, we have to do for other loves, and I put diabetes on the back burner. It's a choice I have to make.
retiredteacher
Wow, @retiredteacher -- that is a lot of medical concerns with the eye, skin and heart. I'm sorry your husband is having to undergo so much. I love that you were high school sweethearts and are still going strong. The "tackling it together" approach is wonderful.
You are making admirable sacrifices for your husband with his health right now.
If the Connect community can help by being a sounding board when you need to talk about his health or yours, hope you'll keep popping in for a visit.
Also tagging @colleenyoung, who I'm sure would like to see your update.
@retiredteacher @lisalucier I wish I could suggest something but I have never had this problem. My bg tends to be reasonably low in the morning, generally around 80, +/-, yesterday it was 71. Because my diabetes is pretty mild my doctor does not even insist on my taking my bg daily.
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Hi, @retiredteacher -- nice to hear from you. Wanted to let you know I moved your post over to this previous discussion you started on high morning numbers so that you could interact with the others on this thread. @archer8119 @mollyb1968 @maurtura @masugahau @contentandwell may also have some thoughts about the continued high numbers in the a.m.
I am so sorry about your husband's health problems. He is so lucky to have you as his caregiver. That's completely understandable that your caring about yourself and eating right have taken a hit, as you say, with your husband's doctor appointments, hospital tests and being a busy caregiver.
How is your husband doing, @retiredteacher?