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Strange Hypo - Advice/thoughts really appreciated

Hello All, I am having some strange hypo episodes. It seems like about 3 to 4 hours after I've eaten I get a very strange pulsating sensation in my ears and head. This only happens when I raise my arms upwards and give a good stretch. This also occurs when I get up out of a chair. This makes me feel...

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Hypo reading before meal - confused

Hi everyone, I sometimes get a hypo reading before a meal and I'm rather confused about that. Yesterday before lunch I had a hypo reading of 3.4. You know, I really wasn't hungry at that point but I ate something anyway. What I'm confused about is whether I should take Novorapid. Well, I didn't...

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Does cold weather mean extra insulin?

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With the change of weather, do you think insulin needs increase?  I think the cold weather is making my blood sugar increase.  Ever since it has been cold, I have been having higher blood sugars so maybe I need more insulin to combat this?  Has anyone else ever have this problem. and how much did...

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All Should Beware the Perils of Severe Hypoglycemia

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six years ago and I've been very good about my diet and exercise and for the most part I am managing my blood sugar levels well. However, once in a while I end up with hypoglycemia. It always seemed to me that hyperglycemia would be more serious...

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Can hypos make you vomit?

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Hello all, I made bad mistake a few days ago by taking to much insulin before my evening meal. I didn't realize this and didn't measure my BS before I went to bed. You know just because you feel alright doesn't mean that you are. During the night the BS dropped very low. Somewhere in the middle of...

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Metformin and (false?) hypos

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It seems like when I started on Metformin, I started having these episodes of hypoglycemia, or at least I thought I was.  I would check my blood sugar and it would be just fine.  It is weird cause I would feel like I was gonna pass out.  I felt sick to my stomack and I would need to sit down. ...

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I am a type 2 taking metformin, gliclazide and Byetta

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I am a type diabetic and I am taking metformin, gliclazide, and Byetta.  Is this usual to have so many things to take care of my diabetes?  It seems like it is overkill in my opinion.  With having to watch my diet on top of it? Why watch my carbs when I take all of this medicine?  Seems a bit...

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levemir in the night

I'm a type 1 diabetic and have been for about 25 years. I'm currently taking novorapid and levemir. I take levemir at night (50mg) around 10 pm and I take 1 ml of novorapid for each 5 grams of carbs. I'm to understand that levemir lasts 24 hours and perhaps longer. However, based on some symptoms I...

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question on basal lantus

Hello all, I have a quick question on basal lantus. I have had diabetes type 2 for 10 years now and I was recently put on Lantus and I'm uncertain about my dosage. More so about when is the best time to take it and should it be taken once a day or should it be taken twice a day. I've been out on the...

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highs still on metformin

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Hello ladies, I was diagnosed as type 2 and I started just with diet modification and then my doctor put me on metformin, 500mg two times a day. I don't understand why I'm getting thirsty in the evenings. My BG levels are around 7 before I eat and in the morning as well. This seems okay, doesn't it?...

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