Change of meds, new to hypos :-(

guydavies · #1 06-23-2013, 01:25 PM

Hi all,

I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic a couple of years ago. My doctor has been gradually modifying my meds over this period as my blood sugar level responds and then stops responding :-( Previously, I was on meds that didn't trigger hypos (Metformine and Xelevia). But now I'm on Glimepiride and it's taking some getting used to. I never checked my blood sugar before except every three months with an HbA1c test. I'm finding that I see huge spikes (they look huge to me, up to 280 mg/dl) after meals.

I travel a lot with work (like right now I'm in India!) and keeping a balanced diet is "challenging". Despite the spikes, I've had two hypos this week after only two weeks on my new med (bad timing just before a trip).

I'm vegetarian, so carbs (rice, pasta, bread, potatoes) always played a significant part in my diet. I'm struggling to find the right balance without taking a hatchet to all my current recipes. Lots to think about ;-)

Rgds,

Guy

dano · #2 06-24-2013, 11:32 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

On the hypo's make sure that you don't over correct them, as this will give you a yo-yo effect on your blood sugars. Use the Rule of 15, test often and learn to count the carbs if you don't already do so.

Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy / sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.

guydavies · #3 06-24-2013, 05:03 PM

Thanks Danny, I've been testing quite frequently over the last few days and I've found that I am getting the peaks and troughs to be more controlled

I've also been taking advantage of the gym in the hotel, which seems to have particularly affected the peaks (although I have to watch my BG straight after the session to avoid dropping a little too far before eating a meal).

Thanks for the pointers and the masses of useful info on the site. It's been really helpful.

Rgds,

Guy