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Crash

Posted by toomanyoars @toomanyoars, Oct 31, 2018

I have a question that I am assuming is a blood sugar issue. Years ago I had a doctor tell me I was insulin resistant. He said it in passing like it wasn't any big deal and never said another word about it. So, not knowing alot about it I just assumed I needed to watch what a ate a little better, cut out the cokes and M&Ms and I would be good. I have had other doctors since then and new endocrinologists who periodically check my blood glucose levels when they run other tests and always say everything looks good. But for the past year when I eat anything, especially in the morning but anytime I haven't eaten in several hours that is carb heavy like toast, within a very short time I crash...like can't keep my eyes open have to lay down kind of crash. When I wake up I am always so dehydrated and crave salt, anything with salt. Can someone please educate me a little in this? No one in my family has or has ever had blood sugar issues and it's not like you can search "carb crash sleep with salt cravings." Thanks in advance.

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chocolate5lover | @chocolate5lover | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@chocolate5lover It is interesting to know of others who have these crashes related to high sugar...." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@chocolate5lover It is interesting to know of others who have these crashes related to high sugar. I agree that I feel better if I watch my carbs and sugars as well.

How long have you been a Type 2 diabetic? Do you currently take meds?

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I have been a Type 2 for 6 years now and yes, I am on a beta blocker and Metformin 850 twice a day!

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Nov 27, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Those meters are not difficult to use, quite easy actually and I'm speaking as a non-technical..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Those meters are not difficult to use, quite easy actually and I'm speaking as a non-technical person. They are rather inexpensive and you can get them at a drugstore, like CVS, Walgreen, etc. I don't use it on a regular basis.

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There are talking glucometers which talk you through the process and tell you the results.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 27, 2018
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@toomanyoars

No I don't

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Hello @toomanyoars

I was just thinking about you. You mentioned in an earlier post that you had an appointment with an endocrinologist. I hope that appointment gave you some answers to the "crashes" you were experiencing and some more information about diabetes in general.

How are you feeling these days?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 27, 2018
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@kamama94

There are talking glucometers which talk you through the process and tell you the results.

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Hello @kamama94

I would be interested in learning more about the talking glucometer.
Do you use one?

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Nov 27, 2018

@hopeful33250 Yes, I've used one for a couple of years. Mine is Prodigy, available at my pharmacy and covered by Medicare. Simply placing a test strip in the slot turns the meter on and it says Please wait. This is when I do the pen finger stick. Next the meter says to apply the blood drop (it goes onto the end of the test strip.) The meter says Testing. In a second or two it tells you out loud what your glucose amount is and also lists it on a tiny screen. Easy Peasy.

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Nov 27, 2018

Medicare also covers my test strips and lancets for the finger stick pen.

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