Sally:
I should bring this up to my Endo, and see what he thinks about that. I would need to figure out when and how to take it, based on my schedule now. I don't want to have more Lantus, than I'm used to taking, while transitioning into this move.
Definitely something to consider though.
Lorenzo
Sally:
I did. I took my Lantus and Novolog, at the same time, prior to my meal. If I do check after an 1 hour and half, what should my BG be? I thought after 2 hours, your BG should be less than 180 mg/dl? There's time where I have tested, the BG is within range, or lower, and I end up being high. For instance. I had email last night around 8:30. Went to bed at 12:30; tested before and I read 167 mg/dl. Did not want to correct, in order to avoid a low. I woke up at 8:30, my BG was at 93 mg/dl. Slept great woke up feeling better. I don't get why I feel shakey sometimes, at higher BG's, but feel great at lower BG's?
So, dropping 219 units in an hour, is not alarming? Since that first test, I saw it kept dropping, so I figured I was going to crash, that's not accurate then, huh?
The reason I freaked out was, I saw that my sugar was dropping from the first test, and the 15 minute intervals after that. Once I got into the 1 hour 45 minute mark of the correction, I felt like I was going to black out. I don't know why, but it spooked me, I didn't bother to test, loaded myself up and bam! It make sense that I spooked myself, because I was at 145 shortly after.
This morning I woke up with a BG of 93, after testing last night at 167, before bed. I'm hoping today will bring me better results. I cannot wait to talk to the Diabetes educator and reading "Think Like a Pancreas."
I might also seek out some information for the Pump. Everyone recommends that. I just don't get why I can't live, like a wise when I was first diagnosed with diabetes, off Insulin shots.
Lorenzo
They have TLAP in stock at Barnes & Noble in Skokie, a short motorcycle ride away!!
Acid Rock:
The BG was dropping as quickly, because when I got to the 120 mark, I ate a piece of the pastry, small piece of it, to avoid the high. I thought it was going to drop, because it went from 351 to 132 in an hour, 217 mg/dl difference. Yes, I might of freaked out, because when I got that feeling that I was going to pass out, I over ate and ended up high. Went from 120 to 145 within minutes. If I was really experiencing a low, I don't think it would of gone up that quick.
You are absolutely right, I rely on feeling, versus my meter. Someone told me, after I hit a low, that maybe my meter or strips have gone bad and I was getting bad readings. Needless to say, that has been in the back of my head, and playing a role in this "episode." I checked to see if we had "Think Like a Pancrease" here in Vernon Hills, but we do not. Maybe I will jump on my bike and head to Skokie, or just order the three books online.
I appreciate the help You and Sally have been providing.
Lorenzo
If you've run up to 9 miles without having any real problems, this is probably a fluke. Some days are perfect, some days are just horrible and bizarre. That's just how it is.
Honestly, it sounds like you had an anxiety attack about your BG during the run. Stress hormones can cause it to shoot almost instantaneously. Coupled with decently strenuous exercise and hundreds of carbs of fast-acting sugar, you really ■■■■■■ with your body. If you're ever still feeling weird a ways into your workout, stop. There is no shame in stopping for medical reasons. If you feel better later, pick it up then.
You definitely need an adjustment to your pre-workout snacks. For a long run, have a snack with carbs and protein (I'm a fan of peanut butter sandwiches, personally) ~1 hour before your workout. Also, working out can have significant effects up to 7 hours after you finish, so plan that accordingly. I try not to exercise after 3pm.
If you're still terrified of working out, see a therapist. Seriously. There are professionals who specialize in diabetes and can help you conquer your *legitimate* fear of going low during a workout.
Super Sally:
Most definitely! Your help has been amazing! I would like to thank you for that, as well as everyone else that has chimed in on the feed.
It's going to take some time for me to get back into the gym, let alone run, but once I get out of this funk, I will.
Today though, I had a panini from Panera. I took 7 units of Novolog at 12:30. Around 1:15, I took my 25 units of Lantus. I checked my BG, two hours later (2:30), and it read, 190. I didn't want to correct, because I have eaten the same meal in the past and taken same amount of Insulin, resulting in a read of, 111.
Around 4:57, I was about to head home from work on my motorcycle, so I tested again; it read, 160. I decided to leave work like that and cruise. I tested again around 6:55 and my BG was 109. Logically, I would think to take 8 units next time I eat that meal. Today though, I had that "weak" feeling, probably due to the highs. Am I waiting too long in between meals to eat?
Lorenzo
Leah:
That's unfortunate. I like to be organized and very structured. I guess Diabetes does not have a structure. I feel when I'm getting the hang of it, something happens and knocks me on my a$$.
I did. I stopped "pushing" myself when I get weird feelings, because I know that could kill me, if I push too far. I will admit, I tend to over think situations and read into too many things, that probably do not need to be entertained.
I feel that eating a serving of oatmeal before my run is great. I've eaten a serving, reading at a BG of 220 or so, gone on my run and made it back in between 70-90 mg/dl. I tend to workout after work a few days a wee, around 5-5:30 P.M. I've only experienced lows, long after my workout, when running. I stopped taken Insulin with my meal, or only take 1-2 units, after long run workouts, in order to prevent the low.
I may have to look into some anxiety medication and/or talking to someone. For the last 3 years, within the 4 years I've had this disease, it never fails to have one "freakish" episode, that screws me up for weeks. It's not so much being low from exercising, well, now, maybe, but more so the side affect Insulin has...death.
I need to get stronger mentally, because living in "fear" everyday can't be any good, for anyone.
I appreciate the time you have taken to give some feedback on the post.
Thank You,
Lorenzo