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[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I've had Diabetes since I was 8 (and am now 29 with a daughter and no complications).  The \"Dawn Phenomenon\" is very common amongst Diabetics.  I have the same issue and have learned to truly change my lifestyle/eating habit in the morning to accomodate.  I am on an insulin pump (which I highly recommend) and found that in the morning, I had to take 5 times the amount of Insulin I would normally take throughout the day.  Cereal is a luxury for me and one I only enjoy when I have a blood sugar 60 or lower (and it still raises it nearing 300 if I don't accomidate with additional insulin).  I would suggest he focus on proteins in the morning (eggs are great) and/or a breakfast bar like the South Beach Diet bars (only 15-18 carbs depending upon which flavor you get).  It's a sacrifice, but if your son doesn't want to gain the additional weight that the extra morning Insulin will bring on, I would suggest a lower carb breakfast and a snack later in on, once he's been active.\nI hope this helps..." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "These are the foods that are low in carbs and filled with healthy nutrients\nEggs\nWhole grains\nGreek yogurt\nCottage cheese\nFruit\nVeggies" }, { "role": "user", "content": "I tend to avoid most fruits, they put my sugars through the roof, even with correct carb counting....." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "According to the American Diabetes Association, the best food choice for people with type 1 diabetes is whole grains. Whole grains can help people with type 1 diabetes control blood sugar and lose weight, making blood sugar management more effective." }, { "role": "user", "content": "There is actually a big change in focus these days in terms of which foods are best for helping people with diabetes to manage their blood glucose. \n\nThose who restrict carbohydrates focusing instead on protein and healthy fats with only small amounts of carbs (typically from non-starchy vegetables, some full fat dairy such as cheese, nuts) will tend to have much easier  BG control. \n\nIf you are interested in finding out more you can look up virta health, typeonegrit, Dr Richard Berstein and his book Diabetes Solutions.\n\nHope this helps." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Always remember to take care of yourself too!  Your child depends on you.  You are a mother.  Being overbearing and worrying is part of the plan. Just keep the faith and do what you’re doing.  Ask questions!!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "my son is 10 and im very worried and very scared  because he weighs 264lbs he's 5'3.he does not have diabetes but is headed its way if i dont do anything about his diet . i'm asking for help . his chalestarol is fine but his hemoglobin isnot good i know nothing about what to feed him and what to do .im a single dad" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Go to the library and take out the book, The Zone Diet by Barry Sears. Read it and follow his directions. I have found it to be very beneficial in controlling my weight. I am 87 plus years old and am at my high school weight." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "My sugar tends to drop alot during the winter, when it is freezing.  This past weekend I went down to 23." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I am 16 and have had diabetes for about 8 years now. ever since i was diagnosed, i've found that a glass of milk before bed is great because (a) it has a low GI so there isn't much chance of having a hypo during the night, which is EXTREMELY dangerous, and (b) it helps me sleep. try it." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Thank you so much for your comment. It is great to know that there is someelse out there like me. Sometimes I feel that everyone feels I am so obsessed with my son and his diabetes. We almost lost him when he was 2 1/2. had got bacterial menegitus and almost did not make it thru that.  Now he's developed Type 1 diabetes. So yes I am obsessed when it comes to him. I too will not let him sleep over or have anyone to care for him. He has gone low several time while being asleep and has had about 4 seizures. I am afraid no one but us(parents) knows what to do if that happens or how to count carbs and measure insulin dose, etc.etc.... some of the other moms I have been around that have children (my sons age 12) with diabetes are so laid back and leave it up to their children to be responsible for making sure they check their sugars and count their carbs and give the right dose of insulin....wow I could not do that at this point. My son can check hisself and give hisself injection (after I have drawn the insulin up) but that is as far as that goes. I will always be monitoring his sugar levels myself. Maybe one day I can, as we say \"loosen up\" I just don't see that happening soon. We have adjusted the insulin dose in the mornings, seems to work a little better.  I love this site also. Just found it a week ago. It's great.Hope your daughter is doing great. We just worry over our kids. Nothing wrong with that!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I read your topic and wept when I you wrote that your son's diabetes consumes your every minute.  My daughter was also diag. a year and a half ago and she is now nine.  She is very active in sports and i am constantly worried that she will go low.  I feel that diabetes is running my life and I cannot stop the worrying.  (i try to be as matter of fact with it so she can continue to treat it like this is just what she needs to do).  I have been fortunate that she is very resilient.  However, I still have yet to let her go on a sleepover.  Periodically,she still has lows overnight.  She too, experiences highs after eating cereal but we have adj. her carb to ins. ratio and increased her morn. basal.  It did my heart good to find this forum.  Good luck to you." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I think JDRF-VOL-SG's suggestions are very good, and would only add that it is common to have a different carb ratio for breakfast than for other meals.  That's not only because of the type of food eaten, but because it is mornings when the liver is the most active with dumping glucose into the body.  It's called the Dawn Phenomenon.  It sounds like you're figuring things out really well, and I'd just suggest adjusting the breakfast carb ratio to see what happens." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "He gets up at 7am and b/s is tested. Our ratio in the morning is 5:1. His cereal is 30 carbs, milk is 12 = 42 carbs = 8 units of Novalog.(with a good b/s reading: not high or low). The school will check him around 9:45-10 am. she will usually call and say he is high (300-400). Each time he eats ceral (all different kinds) he will be high afterwards.  Do you think his carb to insulin ratio should be lower(say 4:1)?  He really likes ceral and begs for it in the mornings. I try to keep his carbs to around 45 in the morning, 70-80 for lunch and supper.  What would be a good suggestion to add to his breakfast when he has cereal that would help in slowing the digestion down? Something that I would not have to add any more carbs to his meal with.\nAs far as the 9pm snack before bed: we do the slice bread & ham or sometimes slice bread and peanut butter. I was told to give him slice bread and peanut butter/jelly mixture. This seems to make his b/s get high during the night. We went back to just plain peanut butter. I am a worrisom mother. We check his b/s about 8-10 times a day. The school checks him in the morning, at lunch and before he gets on the bus in the afternoon. He has had Type 1 for 1 1/2yrs. It consumes my every minute. I just want to make sure I did everything for him now that he can live a long life as a grown up." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I am a type 2 diabetic, so I really have no experience with type 1 situations. However, your son's craving for the cereal soubds to me like a diet prob;em which might be addressed by following the Zone diet. which would put him in a fet burning mode. Read the Zone Diet by Barry Sears  to understand how the body responds to diet. He dlaims that hos diet would eliminate the craving and not require his giving up the cereal." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "ekoller, thanks for your perspective.  How do you manage your type 2?  We have a forum for this and would love your input. Also, thanks for the perspective on diet.  Have you followed the Zone Diet yourself? What does it entail and how easy is it to stick to?" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Cereal in the am is fine.  You do not indicate when the testing is being done in relation to the meal.  Right before? right after ?  couple hours after?  and when his levels get back to normal?  These are the keys to correcting the issue.\n\nTesting before the meal is ideal.  And taking bolus to match the carbs taken in.  If he is having a high carb cereal then he will need to bolus more.  Also when his levels are back to normal is a key issue.  If it is quickly - like in a couple hours or less it is a timing issue of cereal or insulin working sooner than the other and no big deal.  If it is several hours to recover then he is not bolusing enough to cover the amount of carbs in the cereal.\n\nIf you need to post more details I can try to answer more but this should give you the basis to calculate the change if needed." }, { "role": "user", "content": "since when is cereal fine ?if we know that the brain needs protein in the morning why is cereal fine?A child should be having eggs with some veggies like peppers and onions due to their vitamin content this boosts the immune system  .diabetes is caused by a virus .sugar fuels viruses .i eliminated all processed foods and all sugar from my diet no breads or dairy .almond milk reduces inflammation ,coconut milk .i do not have diabetes any more." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "You have made several false statements, for which there is no evidence.\n1) Yes, a breakfast cereal choice should  be carefully selected to include an option that is rich in protein, and served with milk, which is also high in protein.  Eggs are a good source of protein, but also contain cholesterol.  Choosing a balanced diet is always a good option.\n2.  You  cannot boost your immune system.  The concept of doing so was fabricated by those who wish to sell you fad diets and (often useless) supplements.  It is impossible to boost one's immune system, but if you could, a \"boosted\" immune system results in an autoimmune disorder.\n3.  Diabetes is not caused by a virus, nor does sugar fuel viruses.   It is considered an immune disorder, often genetic, in which the body mistakenly attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.  The mechanism of action bears no resemblance to a virus.\n4.  There is no cure for Type 1 diabetes.  Any claim of having done so should be viewed with heavy skepticism, and any proposed \"cure\" should not be relied upon without evidence, such as a case study published in a peer-reviewed medical journal." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My son(12)Type 1, likes to eat cereal for breakfast. But each time his B/S is very high afterwards (300-400). We have tried several types of cereals. Moms: What type of breakfast food do you give your diabetic kids? Also, my son has a snack at 9 pm each night, if your child does this also, what are some snacks you are using? I try for a carb and a protien, ie. slice of bread & slice of ham. Thanks for all the advise. Great site." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I am a type 1 diabetic, and I notice that even cereals such as plain Cheerios digest very quickly, causing a brief spike in sugar until the insulin catches up with it. In my case, I can avoid this by injecting my insulin a little bit before breakfast to give the insulin a head start unless my waking blood sugar is too low to allow for this. Another option would be to add some fat or protein to slow down the digestion time of the cereal. Fats in particular will slow down digestion times.\n\nThe carb and protein combination at bedtime sound ideal. Again, the idea is to have him eat something that will digest slowly. Nuts are good as proteins, and they also contain fats that slow down digestion. Healthy fats, at that." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello, whats this community about" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello good question, this community tells that you can get any kind of information related to diabetes on this community, if you too have diabetes or in your relation." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Does someone in your family have type one diabetes?  We're happy to answer any questions you may have." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello, whats this community about" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi, \n\nPlease ask any questions you have or share your experience." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello, whats this community about" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello, thanks for the question. This particular community is to discuss any questions someone has in relation to Diabetes type 1.  We have a seperate forum for Diabetes type 2 and Diabetes prevention.   Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed, leading to high glucose levels in the blood and resulting in impaired metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.  It's sometimes referred to as insulin dependent diabetes.  We also encourage people diagnosed with diabetes type 1 to discuss anything related to their illness to get information or support." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I know this an old post, but I am a type-1 diabetic for 15 years and I have had this same frustrating experience time and time again.  There will be times where I have complete control over my blood sugars and then out of nowhere that control is gone and nothing seems to be able to bring my blood sugars down.  When I was younger seeing a pediatric doctor for this she only accused me of constantly snacking.  This was not true though and she would not believe me, so her answer was to keep increasing my insulin.  I was at the point where I was 14 years old 170 pounds taking 1 - 4 insulin/carb ratio.  That didn't seem to do anything.  I struggled with this for a long time until I turned 18 and find my own doctor.  She took one look at my ratio and was astounded.  I explained to her why I was taking so much, but she still lowered my dosage by more then half.  Now I was taking 1-10 ratio.  That worked like a dream and I finally came under control of my diabetes for once.  However, I still had times where I lost control and the doctor I was seeing had moved states.  The new doctors I have been constantly seeing are just doing what my very first pediatric doctor is doing so I began to take it into my own hands now.  Any new doctor I see either don't believe me or have no clue on what to do about my seemingly abnormal way my body breaks down food or uses the insulin I inject myself with.  My unhealthy fix to these constant high blood sugars, which I still struggle with and it seems to be happening more and more at the moment, is to fast for a few days.  I don't eat anything and only drink water for about 3 to 4 days.  This does like a temporary reset and I begin to take control again, this only lasts for a week or two depending on my eating habit afterwards.  I realize how unhealthy this is and am still looking for a better way and a doctor who is willing to listen to me and try out of the ordinary solutions to my problem.  In no way is this post trying to answer your question and I hope you have found something that works for you.  I'm just reluctant to know that I am not the only one with this issue and it should be more known with endocrinologists.  From my experiences with endocrinologists they all seem so surprised that my blood sugars do not drop no matter the amount of insulin I give myself.  Before it is asked, I change my infusion set sites regularly (every 3 days), try to hit spots that I can't on my own so I receive help from my girlfriend for that, I keep my insulin out of light, refrigerated and dispose of it if it lasts over a month (this usually doesn't happen).  I exercise quite a bit and am a very active person, I was chosen to be a test for Medtronics new 670g insulin pump series which incorporated a new auto mode feature because of my high activity and intensiveness of my activities.  The activities being skateboarding and working out at the gym.  However, I have declined in activity in the past year, but I am slowly getting back into it.  Sorry for the long post and this post still isn't long enough to get out everything that I would like to say or share about my experiences, but I am very frustrated.  At this moment my blood sugar has stayed above 300's for the past two days and has reached into the 500s a couple of times, while just the week before I felt like I was under control with my blood sugars barely spiking into the 200's after a meal.  Anyone else who has this problem, you should share it to let it be known more by the doctors who specialize in the endocrine system but are flabbergasted when I inject myself with insulin and my glucose levels do not go down (in other cases it continues to go up).  I worry about my health when I get older due to my inability of being able to control my blood sugars for periods of time." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I'm really sorry to hear that.  Does your doctor's office have a diabetes educator?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Please check out the book \"Diabetes Solutions\" by Dr. Richard Bernstein.  Also his utube series \"Bernstein Diabetes University\".  This is the best resource I know for troubleshooting and managing diabetes. \n\nOther than that, have you been tested with different types of insulin?  I have heard of some people who have trouble with one type of insulin (ie. it doesn't work), but find that another works fine.\n\nWishing you well.  You may also make a new post if you want to discuss further in your own post, so we can also react." }, { "role": "user", "content": "For me having the same problem from time to time it's comforting that I'm not the only one but still would love to find a way for us not to have to have this kind of issues.\nRecently I've read about fats and animals  proteins causing insulin resistance so I think I will try to change my diet in order to get these high blood sugar levels under control.\nHave you find a solution for yourself by now?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Have you ever worked with a diabetes educator? They are a great resource that go through dietary, exercise changes and things that can give that extra bump. Ask your doctor if they can recommend one. Insurance does often cover it." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Well I went into the ER etc, I'm fine now, but the cause was a bad site 2 in a row which was weird, but now I'm using the infusion sites that keep the needle in so I don't have to worry anymore." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "You should not continue with such high blood sugar.  Go to the ER!  \nDon't wait until Thursday if your sugars won't come down (even with injections), you may go into DKA!\n\nBtw have you tried a new vial of insulin?  Maybe the one you are using has gone bad?\n\nlet us know that you are ok and how you are going. OK!?" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I'm thinking of just going at this point since it won't go down, and I can't stand another day like, this. I went to bed really hi because of dinner which I covered, tried a site change and slow dropped down my blood sugat. I just want to know what is causing this. I can't even bring my blood sugar down at this point. My doctor is seeing me friday, but I'll push for Tuesday." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Please go see your doctor.  Go to the emergency room.  Continued high blood sugars (particularly ones that won't go down) are very dangerous.  \n\nYou risk going into DKA, which can be life threatening.\n\nLet us know, please." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "well it finally went away, but it went back on the 21st, and same symptoms, but I checked my ketones on brand new strips, and I did have ketones. I tried all day to get rid of them, but they refuse to away until 3-5p.m. then follows my blood sugar. I drank 4-6 quarts of water between 6a.m.-4p.m, along with frequent urinations. I only had a bowl of cereal in hopes of the ketones going away, but nothing. This is extremely frustrating... Today and yesterday my blood sugar will go down, but only by around 50 or so, I might try a site change. Even though this a brand new site, and after dinner today my meter read \"HI\" which wonderfully, especially since I entered 100 carbs with only eating 60. I've had a sinus infection that I've been fighting, but I don't now how long we only found out a few days ago, could this cause all of this madness." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Sounds like dka to me... unfortunately id say go to the hospital. Its deadly if they stay that high that long." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Well basically my blood sugar for the past 24 hours has been really high. average of 300 till 10pm last night, then it rose to 574. At 1A.M. it dropped  to 416 (I was asleep until then). I changed out at this time. I then stayed up till 7a.m trying to drop my blood glucose levels. At 2:45A.M  it dropped to 306. This is when my blood sugar began to rise again. At 3:50 it rose to 320, then 4:50 it rose to 438, it slightly dropped to 417 at 5:51 A.M, then soared to 537 at 6:56 A.M. I haven't been eating anything since 6P.M last night, and fully covered dinner. I checked for keytones, which came back negative. This insulin is also a brand new bottle and a brand new site. I'm honestly clueless on what to do now. My blood sugar right now won't go down and I'm currently doing a manual injection in my arm to see if it will drop at all. Does anyone know what I can do? Can I eat? I'm afraid my B.G going higher, so I haven't been eating." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "If you blood sugar is not going down with what you're doing you (and with the manual injection) you should have gone to the emergency room.\n\nYou can eat a little, but no carbs at all.  Just drink water.\n\nIt can quickly turn into an emergency (life threatening) if you can't get your sugars down.\n\nAre you ok now?  What happened?" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Why would it make a difference in your life to find a solution for your need? (Detail, please.)" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi.  \n\nHope you are doing well. \n\nThe most important things for managing diabetes for me are managing diet and blood sugar levels using medications.  Learning how best to manage my own health." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Researchers in Germany (however patients were from all over the world in their research) have found that routine blood tests can predict if children with a genetic tie to diabetes will actually develop Type 1 diabetes.  They found that if a child has two or more autoantibodies, it's nearly inevitable that they will develop the disease.\n\nThe research followed participants for 15 years and tested children when they were very young.  They believe this will help delay or prevent diabetes in those predisposed to develop it.  \nhttps://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=170637\n\nWould you test your kids to find out if they are at high risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "My kids have undergone testing and are negative. Despite this, and a low carb diet, their blood glucose levels as measured by hba1c are slowly rising over time. \nThere are also autoimmune disease prevention protocols that some people are using to prevent t1D, these include monitoring vitamin D levels and dosing Vitamin D and Omegas, as well as adopting low carb diets." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I take 24 units of lantic once a day NovoLog on the sliding scale  what's the scale" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "You can also look into basal-bolus regime.  Under this approach you work out a carb-insulin ratio and you dose then based on how many carbs you eat.  You can also work out correction ratios.  Ie.  how much 1 unit insulin will drop your blood sugar.  This will be much more accurate in terms of managing blood sugars than sliding scale which is more about correction after the fact." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I take 24 units of lantic once a day NovoLog on the sliding scale  what's the scale" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Okay, I just answered your other question.  Take it you are type 1 diabetic?  Here is a pdf chart of the sliding scale.  https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/forphysicians/medicalorders/Ref%20-%20Adult%20Sliding%20Scale%20for%20Insulin%20Aspart.pdf" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My 13yo son Sean was diagnosed with Type 1 nine months ago.  We have known for years that he has a severe nickel allergy, and reacts to even the minute amounts of nickel in stainless steel and even some sterling silvers.  He has reacted to jeans snaps, orthodontic wire, watches, and even to a surgical pin placed in a broken finger.\n\nNow he is reacting to the nickel in the stainless steel of his insulin needles, and is developing hives at his injection sites.  I have contacted several syringe manufacturers but have not been able to find any that make a nickel-free needle.   In fact, some needles are actually nickel-coated.\n\nAn insulin pump is not an option for us.  Our insurance will not pay for it, plus Sean takes karate 5x/week (not good to get kicked in an insulin pump, right?)\n\nHe is already taking Claritin during the day and Benedryl at night, but the hives just get worse.\n\nDoes anyone have any ideas that might help us?  We are only nine months into a lifelong disease, and the allergic reacting is worsening." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "There is a  insulin called Afrezza that is inhaled.  It is a bolus or fast acting insulin.  It's wonderful and from the manufacturer Mankind.  Go to their website to find a savings plan.   I had to jump through a few hoops to get an authorization but it was worth it in the end.  My problem isn't the needles it is that when I am on insulin I become very sensitive to some of my sterling that has nickel in it.  So I am self diagnosing here, but I believe I develop a nickel allergy when I am using any type of insulin.  Even the Affrezza, however, I don't have to inject. There is one ring in particular that I have worn for many many years that never bothered me until I started injecting Levamir, Lantus  and Novalog.  I am wondering if anyone else has this issue." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My 13yo son Sean was diagnosed with Type 1 nine months ago.  We have known for years that he has a severe nickel allergy, and reacts to even the minute amounts of nickel in stainless steel and even some sterling silvers.  He has reacted to jeans snaps, orthodontic wire, watches, and even to a surgical pin placed in a broken finger.\n\nNow he is reacting to the nickel in the stainless steel of his insulin needles, and is developing hives at his injection sites.  I have contacted several syringe manufacturers but have not been able to find any that make a nickel-free needle.   In fact, some needles are actually nickel-coated.\n\nAn insulin pump is not an option for us.  Our insurance will not pay for it, plus Sean takes karate 5x/week (not good to get kicked in an insulin pump, right?)\n\nHe is already taking Claritin during the day and Benedryl at night, but the hives just get worse.\n\nDoes anyone have any ideas that might help us?  We are only nine months into a lifelong disease, and the allergic reacting is worsening." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "my mother in law has recently been diagnosed T1 and has life long allergy to nickle, this is causing severe reactions on her injection sites. have scoured the web cannot find any nickle free needles?? any ideas would be gr8 as she ha has lost sight in one eye in very short space of time and we all want her around and healthy for as long as we can x" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My 13yo son Sean was diagnosed with Type 1 nine months ago.  We have known for years that he has a severe nickel allergy, and reacts to even the minute amounts of nickel in stainless steel and even some sterling silvers.  He has reacted to jeans snaps, orthodontic wire, watches, and even to a surgical pin placed in a broken finger.\n\nNow he is reacting to the nickel in the stainless steel of his insulin needles, and is developing hives at his injection sites.  I have contacted several syringe manufacturers but have not been able to find any that make a nickel-free needle.   In fact, some needles are actually nickel-coated.\n\nAn insulin pump is not an option for us.  Our insurance will not pay for it, plus Sean takes karate 5x/week (not good to get kicked in an insulin pump, right?)\n\nHe is already taking Claritin during the day and Benedryl at night, but the hives just get worse.\n\nDoes anyone have any ideas that might help us?  We are only nine months into a lifelong disease, and the allergic reacting is worsening." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Furthermore, if you try this and hives continue, then you might want to ask his doctor to look at possible insulin allergies. I have heard from some type 1 folks who get hives at injection sites because of allergies to one brand of insulin (or rather whatever that insulin is suspended in), and when they switch to another similar type of insulin, the hive problems go away. Just a thought. Maybe you should keep this in the back of your mind in case the nickel is not the real problem, but perhaps one of the insulins he takes. Maybe he should try the I-Port first, and if that doesn't help, then perhaps look at trying some different brands of similar insulins. \n\nYOu received some very good advice from JDRF-VOL-RL, in my humble opinion. I wish you and your son the best." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My 13yo son Sean was diagnosed with Type 1 nine months ago.  We have known for years that he has a severe nickel allergy, and reacts to even the minute amounts of nickel in stainless steel and even some sterling silvers.  He has reacted to jeans snaps, orthodontic wire, watches, and even to a surgical pin placed in a broken finger.\n\nNow he is reacting to the nickel in the stainless steel of his insulin needles, and is developing hives at his injection sites.  I have contacted several syringe manufacturers but have not been able to find any that make a nickel-free needle.   In fact, some needles are actually nickel-coated.\n\nAn insulin pump is not an option for us.  Our insurance will not pay for it, plus Sean takes karate 5x/week (not good to get kicked in an insulin pump, right?)\n\nHe is already taking Claritin during the day and Benedryl at night, but the hives just get worse.\n\nDoes anyone have any ideas that might help us?  We are only nine months into a lifelong disease, and the allergic reacting is worsening." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi!  Have you looked at the I-Port?\n\nhttp://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_06_312.htm\nand\nhttp://www.pattonmd.com/product/\n\nIt's a device that inserts a vinyl tube under the skin, rather like an insulin pump insertion site, and then you give shots into that device.  His skin would never come into contact with the nickel, and you can avoid the reaction." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My 2.5 yo DCB was just diagnosed last week. Understandably, DCM's head is all over the place. At first, she was going to come here during the day every time he needed to be tested. She works 30 minutes away, so that is not ideal. Then she was going to switch him to half days and have gma watch him every morning, testing just before he got here. Then she was going to get a nurse come in. Now she's asking if I would be willing/comfortable testing him and giving him insulin as needed if she provided training from a nurse.\n\nBefore I answer her, I was hoping to get a better idea of what is involved from a childcare prospective before I respond." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi,  trying to figure out some of your abbreviations.  DCK.  Is that daycare kid?  day care boy, day care mom?  Just want to make sure I understand.  One thing that is so very helpful for newly diagnosed kids with diabetes are diabetic educators.  That is a specialty trained to train families on what to expect.  The children's hospital in your area certainly has one if not the endocrinologist that diagnosed the boy.  I think in terms of staff providing testing and shots, that's something I'd check out first with regards to your liability insurance.  That aspect, unfortunately, does come into play.  In the public school setting, they often have to provide trained aids with certification for such things.  So, this may not be something liability wise that would make sense for you.  Very tough on the family but it does change the dynamics of his care.  Let me know how this turns out!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "my a1c is 8 what is the best number" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello.  So, an aIc of 8 is a blood sugar of 183 mg/dL (10.2 mmol/L) approximately.  Here's a chart: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/a1c-test/about/pac-20384643.  You need to have the score two times in order for it to be meaningful.  So, they will test you again.  \n\n8 is too high though.  It would mean your sugar level is not controlled and puts you at greater risk for diabetic related complications.  Have you been diagnosed with pre diabetes or type 1 or 2 as of yet?  I'm just trying to find out more related to this particular test.  \n\nYour level should be below 5.7.  That's the best.  Let me know any other information you want to give and we'll go from there!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hi everyone, I would like some serious suggestions.I am asking this for my father of age 50.\n\nToday I got a to know that he has diabetes at 11.3%.\n\nSo what should we do to reduce it to 6.5 that level a person should have .\n\nWe are planning to cut out sugar and carbs and switch to a pure protein veg diet. I would really like to get to know some suggestions based on personal experience as I am really worried for him." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Managing diabetes at any age requires a multi-faceted approach, including lifestyle changes and medical treatment. Here are some steps that may help reduce diabetes at the age of 50:\n\nHealthy diet: Following a healthy, balanced diet is key to managing diabetes. This includes eating plenty of vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting sugary and processed foods.\n\nRegular exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve overall health. It is recommended to aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.\n\nMedication: Diabetes medication such as insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents may be necessary to manage blood sugar levels. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions and take medication as prescribed.\n\nRegular checkups: Regular checkups with a healthcare provider can help monitor blood sugar levels and make any necessary adjustments to the diabetes management plan.\n\nQuit smoking: Smoking can worsen diabetes and increase the risk of complications. Quitting smoking can have significant benefits for overall health and diabetes management.\n\nIt's important to work with a healthcare provider to develop an individualized diabetes management plan that fits your needs and lifestyle." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hi everyone, I would like some serious suggestions.I am asking this for my father of age 50.\n\nToday I got a to know that he has diabetes at 11.3%.\n\nSo what should we do to reduce it to 6.5 that level a person should have .\n\nWe are planning to cut out sugar and carbs and switch to a pure protein veg diet. I would really like to get to know some suggestions based on personal experience as I am really worried for him." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello, yes. Your father needs to work on this. Medication may be necessary. Is your dad type 1 diabetes (genetic and shows up earlier in life) or type 2 (lifestyle issues that shows up later in life)? We'll start there." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hi everyone, I would like some serious suggestions.I am asking this for my father of age 50.\n\nToday I got a to know that he has diabetes at 11.3%.\n\nSo what should we do to reduce it to 6.5 that level a person should have .\n\nWe are planning to cut out sugar and carbs and switch to a pure protein veg diet. I would really like to get to know some suggestions based on personal experience as I am really worried for him." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Largely depends on what type of diabetes, but don't beat yourself up over the A1C. When I got diagnosed, mine was 13, and my blood sugar was at 600(!) and I didn't eat that day. From a guy who has an A1C of 5.9 now, don't restrict or shame someone into not eating food. EVER. Instead, remember to tell your dad to consider healthier options. Fruit and protein has worked for me. Maybe get a CGM to continuously monitor your blood sugar and an insulin pump to dose yourself easily and accurately.  A1C will not reduce magically but incorporating protein(vegetarian or not) into your diet and some basic casual exercise can make a BIG difference. I'm sorry for the long post, but from a fellow Type 1 diabetic, this is the best advice I can give you. Tell your father that I appreciate his willingness at his age to lower his A1C. (Update me on what happens lol!)" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Have you had this type of neuropathy where one or two toes feel different than typical numbness..(typical where its tingling or the fell- asleep numbness) in which the two toes feel like you injected 10 shots of novacaine, where its lost complete feeling and SO NUMB that it's also painful and feels like you can't bend it? Like a stiffness or will break in half?How did you treat this?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "It is odd but it can definitely just be a toe or two affected.  It can change and go up the leg as well. Such a big pain in the behind to deal with all of these things! How well is your blood sugar controlled?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "https://www.healthline.com/health/tips-treating-diabetic-nerve-pain#hand-and-foot-care  Maybe this article will help a little. Footwear and care is important.  While nerve damage can't be reversed with diabetic neuropathy, it can be controlled and not allowed to get worse." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "HI special!! Ty for your reply. This post is about my sister's experience with neuropathy  which just been a month ago. Her sugars have been high for many years. She does eat low or even no carb meals sometimes  but her sugar stays high. It is a peculiar case. She takes a unit of insulin  and it will plummet down way too fast and too much which shouldn't  occur as well. So half the time, she did keep the sugar high to avoid horrible lows. It sucks because  this disease is mean. But she will be seeing a new neurologist soon for this numb pain in addition  to a new plan for her sugars, with her endocrinologist. \nShe doesn't  deserve this disease and no one does. :( Ty for the article too. Will look into those remedies." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "i am diabetic for 3 years and i want to ask can mango kush effect my health?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Marijuana, including Mango Kush, can potentially have various effects on health and may interact with medications, including those taken for diabetes. It is essential to speak with a healthcare professional before using marijuana to determine if it is safe for you and how it may impact your health." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I had pancreatitis while on active duty. problem is my AD med rec has the netry, but the doctor notes and tests are MISSING! It reads that I had to see the MS (Dr) before I could leave sickbay (I had been admitted). \n\nIMO even active duty doctors work to bloc/obstruct/minimize your chances of getting VA bennies.\n\nBTW I have been labeled and re-labeled may times. Seems to depend on which way the wind is blowing at any given moment. \nI also had DOCUMENTED  symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis while on active duty. I fought the VA over the MS issue for over 23 YEARs! \nSince I am over 50% SC rated, I get FREE medical care, including my weird/wild type-1b diabetes." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I am a type 1 diabetic that is trying to do research on the correlation between type 1 diabetes and agent orange exposure because my dad was in Vietnam and Korea and I and at least 2 other people I know of have type 1 diabetes and no one else in our families has it.  I am trying to find information on parents that were exposed to agent orange and their children developing type 1 diabetes.  If anyone has any information or can help please contact me  through private message" }, { "role": "user", "content": "I don't have any information, but best of luck as you do your reasearch on this." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I read your comment trying to link type 1 Diabetes with your fathers exposure to agent orange.  I know it’s been awhile since you posted but, have you had any one who had information on this.  I am needing this information as well.\nThank you, pm211" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "First of all, Welcome Home\n\nI was boots on the ground in Vietnam from March of 67 to October of 68..  I'm 100% positive I was exposed to Agent Orange.  I got out of the service in August of 69.  I was diagnosed with \"Type 2\" diabetes in October of 89.  After a few years of oral medications and diet changes (I was not over weight or anything close to it) I was diagnosed as a \"Type 1\".\nI filed a claim for Agent Orange Disability in 2008 and was denied, because none of my records (at that time) indicated I was \"Type 2\".  I did not appeal it, because I couldn't prove otherwise.  I have, since, found some information from my first doctor, indicating that she did diagnose me as \"Type 2\".  I am in the process of re-filing for my benefits.   I'm hoping I can get them.   I suffer from severe diabetic neuropathy in my legs and feet.  I wear braces from my foot bed almost to my knees.  I have diabetic retinopathy, thyroid problems and I'm on an insulin pump.\n\nLet me know if you did get any benefits.  I will do the same for you.\n\nThank you\nMike Slusser\nmike_slusser***@****" }, { "role": "user", "content": "UPDATE!  I had refiled my claim for Diabetes compensation.  I got a Compensation/Benefits meeting with an NP for my Diabetes and Neuropathy.  Though I originally diagnosed as a T2, in 89, my Endocrinologist change it to T1 in 95.   Then it was changed to\nLADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults),  I had started seeing Endocrinology at the Buffalo VA and apparently they put me \ndown as a T2, so this NP saw that and told me I shouldn't have any issues with my claim being put through for Insulin dependent Type 2 and also my Neuropathy.  Plus, I just got an appointment for my Retinopathy claim.  So things are moving along and I'm hoping in my favor.\n\nSo, don't despair, keep your claims active, get with your county VSO or DAV.  They can help you at no charge.\n\n\nHave a great Veterans Day!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I was also in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. I was on a LST ( brown water Navy) and about 3 years after I got discharged I came down with diabetes. They started me out right away on insulin so I might have been a type 2 but have no proof of that. The VA only recognizes type 2 while my civilian doctor told me flat out that a dioxin like agent orange would stop your pancreas from working altogether. I ask if she would write a statement saying that more likely than not this would happen, but she did not want to get involved with the politics of agent orange. I smell a rat at the VA because they won't service connect type 1's and the congress passed a law that us veterans can't sue Dow Chemical. Just because only 5% of us are type 1 does not give them the right to turn us away. I can eat myself into a type 2 diabetic. I have appealed so many times that it isn't funny anymore. I was also exposed to a nuclear test (Milrow) and have been turn down for that also. I guess I don't know how to fake something that the VA says ( because of the number's) is service connected. They need to have type 1 diabetes and see how devastating a disease it can be everyday for the rest of your life and maybe they would reconsider there decision." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I am a Type 1 diabetic, though I was originally diagnosed as a type 2 by my\nGP.  This was in 1989, I was 42 years old.   I served in Vietnam from 3/67 thru 10/68.  The areas I served were Long Binh/Binh Hoa, and Quin Hon.\nBoth areas were heavily defoilaged by Agent Orange, just prior to my arrival.  I'm 100% certain of my exposure to it.\nI have no family history of diabetes, other than a step sister who was obese and is now under control with diet and exercise.\n\nI applied for benefits back in 2004.  My endocrinologist wrote the report on\nmy medical condition and listed me as a type 1 diabetic, so I was rejected.\nI recently started using the VA for some benefits and in my initial visit with my doctor there, she said if I could come up with the paperwork from my first diagnosis, she could guarantee I would be able to get at least 30% or more in disability for Agent Orange exposure.  I am in the process of doing this. Problem being my original doctor has long left the area and practice.  The practice has gone through 4 other doctors since.  The do have the records archived and it's just the problem of getting them and going through things.   I guess I would have thought that filing something my name and year would have been normal, but apparently not.\nI will let you know how I progress on this.  It's not that I need the money, but being Type 1 and on a pump, there are a lot of bills that aren't covered by my HMO.\nI wish you all well" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Type 1 diabetes is largely genetic, so my first thoughts are ... did either of your parents or your grandparents have Type 1 diabetes? This would be a major indicator of you having Type 1 as a direct result of genetics, rather than any other influence. Type 2 diabetes can transgress over time into Type 1, simply because the pancreas isn't able to continue producing insulin that the body needs. With the added strain over several years (usually caused through obesity or trauma), the pancreas becomes worn out sooner than in a normal lifespan - and when no insulin is being produced or when the existing cells cannot be encouraged through medication to produce more insulin, Type 1 then materialises. Tony" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I was in Viet Nam in 1968. Quang Tri Province. I was discharged in 1974. I became ill with Diabetes in 1976. I am the only one in my family of 8 kids that aquired Diabetes. Of course I was put on Insulin right away. The VA denied my claim also because they say I have type 1 and the are not responsible. Getting Diabetes Type 1 is due to your immune system killing all the icelet cells in you pancreas. I wonder if Agent Orange had anything to do with that. \nGo Figure.\nFormer Marine, one a Marine always a Marine.\nOoorah!!" }, { "role": "user", "content": "My husband got deathly ill while he was at a Futenma and we found out he was a type I diabetes after leaving Okinawa. I know know of 4 Marines 2 at Futenma and 2 at Foster who all became type 1 diabetics. I am a type 2 and about to file for VA benefits. I know Agent Orange was on Camp Kinser I  used to PT by them all the time. I have no doubt that Agent Orange is the reason Marines were sick with Type 1." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello mhelbert.  Thanks for your comment.  It sounds like your family has dealt with a lot.  Is there any compensation for his exposure to Agent Orange? We wish you and your husband the very best." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier in the gulf of Tonkin in 1966. The ship made our own drinking/cooking water from sea water. So everything that washed off the land and into the rivers ended up in the gulf. I am the only one in my family with type one diabetes, which started sometime after separation in June of 68. I have long suspected SOME kind of connection with my military service assignments ( nuclear weapons tech, or A/O). You might want to search bluewaterveterans. Two senators , one being Schumer and Linsay Graham have been pushing for more recognition for Navy vets and service connection problems. Since we weren't boots on the ground, we have been denied benefits. I am looking to make a connection with type 1 diabetes and ANY vets that were exposed to agent orange or any other toxins. As I said above, I am the only family member that was in the military, aboard ship, and in south east asia. Email me at ***@**** if you have any of these same circumstances." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "The VA is claiming I have type 1 diabetes and thus they are not responsible.  I was 29 and 2 years back from Vietnam (III corps area, which was the most heavily sprayed area in Vietnam) when I was diagnosed.  My diagnosis was type II and I took Orinease (no insulin) for the first 2 to 2 1/2 years and was fine on this (some high sugars but overall within an acceptable range).  Sometime between the 2nd and 3rd year my sugars went up and my doctor added long acting insulin (1 shot in the am) which brought things under control.\n\nMy doctor says agent orange does not cause type 1 diabetes, but when I pressed him about the dioxin exposure triggering it he said it could have but also says it could have been caused by a cold, but says he is not convinced that agent orange even causes type 2.  He acts as if he does not care, making me feel the government is simply using the numbers game (not enough people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes) to deny coverage.  I am only asking for medical coverage and perhaps some admission that it may not have been all my fault that I got diabetes as my wife seems to think.\n\nIs it possible that I had type 2 diabetes that somehow turned into type 1?  Is there any definitave test that would determine what type of diabetes I had at age 29 (I am now 66)?\n\nThere are several stories on the web about people who were in Vietnam and later developed type 1 diabetes.  Please contact me if you are, or know someone who fits this category.  Thanks in advance!  ***@****" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I don't know anything about Agent Orange and diabetes. Perhaps you can do a search on it. I also belong to a website with 15,000 members and if you send me a private message I'll give you that site as there are many more diabetics (and the people they may know) that might have some information.\n\nAs for your type> Type 2 diabetes does not \" turn into\" Type 1. However, it is now known that between 10 and 20% of Type 2's were misdiagnosed and are actually something called LADA which is a slow onset form of Type 1. The fact that you only maintained on oral meds for 2-3 years makes it sound like you might be LADA which they knew nothing about back then. Were you normal weight then? Did you have any other autoimmune disease (such as thyroid). Those are common signs of LADA. The only definitive test for Type (especially this long after diagnosis) is the GAD antibody. Type 2's don't have any antibodies." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I'm sorry to hear about the struggles you are facing with your addiction and diabetes management.\nIt's great to hear that you are motivated to live a healthy, normal life and have children someday. I encourage you to continue seeking support and resources to help you overcome your addiction and manage your diabetes effectively. Remember that recovery is a journey, and setbacks can happen, but with persistence and support, it is possible to achieve your goals." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello scared and thank you for visiting MedHelp.  I should warn you that we are not dotcors around here, so please always take the advice of a profesional over ours.\n\nIt sounds like you know what you are doing is bad for yourself.  I have personally had addiction problems and I too always found excuses to keep on doing what I was doing.  Yes your BS will fluctuate when you take those chemicals out of your system.  You will need to adjust your dosage of insulin to fix that.  It is not an excuse to keep doing what you are doing.\n\nAgain, I can sympathize with you, but I do have to criticize you as well.  You only have one life and one body to live it in.  Please take care of it." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "There are so many helpful answers. We wanted to encourage all to not be afraid to be honest with your doctor and to work with them for the best approach. This link also has some valuable information. We are here for support and also have an addiction support forum members can join. https://beyondtype1.org/addiction-t1d/" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi Dresperatemeasures,\n\nThank you for reaching out here. \n\nYour blood sugars are dangerously high (You can go into DKA with these levels).  Please reach out to your doctor for help. \n\nAre you using insulin appropriately?   Basal-bolus?  Are you on MDI or pump? \n\nStart with your diabetes management.  If you can bring your sugars down you are going to start feeling a lot better. \n\nHow are you eating?  Can you try low carb eating as well?  It will also help management. \n\nCan you commit to taking your insulin on time daily.  \nCan you commit to eating 3 low carb meals a day. \nCan you commit to some daily exercise; can you do 30 minutes of easy walking daily? \n\nPlease let us know how you are doing!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "First off I am not a doctor, second I like scarediabeticgirl am also a drug abuser (meth). I want to so badly quit the meth habit but am afraid to mention to the doctor that I am an abuser in fear that I'll get cut off my insurance. My a1c level is 13.11 my bg numbers are between 300-540 +-15 I know what I need to do but I don't know where to begin also I am 51 years old been using since I was 18." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I am in EXACTLY in the same place.  I try to stop and cant.  I am gonna have to do this on my own.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I told my endocrinologist and she has never talked to me about it." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi pjtuff. That's so hard. We do have an addiction group here? That could be supportive. Is rehab to detox at all an option?" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "IBS  I meant to say  get help today\n\nWe don't want to lose u" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "If u had any idea how.uch damage you are doing you would stop Now! \n\nIt's important to do do now\n.  When u take meth your poor body can work that mess out of your dying liver.  Your pancreas is overloaded as well as the damage to the inside and outside of your kidneys. \n\nDialysis happens when your body cannot get these toxins out.  Your body is already weak from diabetes so why risk your health?  The older u get it gets worse.  You will end up on dialysis blindness nerve damage feet problems as well as your hands.  Your brain shrinks.  Who is going to take care if you??  Plus you will have ibm which is not fun meaning you can't hold your urine and poop as your intestines are destroyed. \n\nread up on the facts \n\nIf you stop now be honest with your doctor get help you won't have to suffer in the near future\n\nGet healthy do it today!!!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "On the assumption this is anonymous. I'm hoping other people with diabetes may read this and not get themselves in some trouble, either by informing themselves about the substance before putting it into their bodies, or by not using at all.\nI am also not a doctor, but I am a fairly well-informed type 1 diabetic. 12 years now.\n\nI recently had an a1c that was almost 7, and was seriously upset. I like my numbers lower and my control tighter. I only have this one body, as above said, and if my body is going to go to hell, I want to do it my own way. I don't want it to be as a result of ignorance, loose control or poor understanding of my body's mechanisms.\n\nSo here's my perspective: I tried smoking and snorting meth, and I plan on staying away from it. Forever. Period. Here's why:\n\nWhile using, I found my blood sugars ran unusually high. I had my insulin pump on and functioning the whole time. I was eating practically nothing (I would force myself to eat a banana or something every few hours, and I check my blood sugar compulsively, even - especially? - when I'm high). Maybe the stress and paranoia of knowing I was on the drug and that others might notice or discover that I was high could be used to account for the high numbers I was running, hypothetically - but I've used drugs for recreationally before (I'll just say \"more than once\") and I'm not really hung up about it, so I doubt that was it.\n\nAmphetamine creates a lot of nervous energy in the body in and of itself. I would compare the effects on the blood glucose resulting from being on it as mildly similar to the effects of glucagon shots. You know the crazy nervous rush you get from severe hypoglycemia episodes? (the mechanism being that adrenalin pumps into the system, the liver starts burning stored glycogen, turning it into glucose and pumping it into your blood stream - whereas the mechanism of the glucagon shot is the same, but presumably does so as the liver comes into contact with the injected, synthesized glucagon hormone, as opposed to your pancreas beginning to pump glucagon into your system once your body's feedback system detects that your overall blood glucose is dropping dramatically. Anyway, that's what they're designed to do, and that's what your body naturally does). If you could take meth and NOT get a rushing feeling in your body (similar to the \"fight or flight\" response), perhaps you could isolate this effect and disprove the correlation I draw here - but if you could do that, or develop the self-control necessary, I bet you probably wouldn't be messing with meth in the first place.\n\nPerhaps, in this case, your body's tolerance of the drug has extended to the point that you show this response as a result of not having the drug in your system. That is to say: not being high literally makes you nervous. If that's the case, remember that it's only nerves that are causing your blood glucose to rise, and as stated above, you can treat that by adjusting your dosage with more insulin. *CAUTIOUSLY AND INTELLIGENTLY AND WITH A DOCTOR'S ADVICE/SUPERVISION*\n\nTo articulate further (I consider the following a less likely, but still plausible, explanation), severe and acutely onset depression is a known symptom, not only of coming down off meth, but also of withdrawal to longer-term meth withdrawal (this is true of most addictions - withdrawal leads to depression, at least in the short term). The distinction is important to make, I feel. \nIt's equally important to mention that if you're trying to cease using a drug, there is a high incidence of suicide as a result of this tendency toward withdrawal-related depression. These effects may be even more severe when coming off of or withdrawing from using methamphetamine (or its variants, eg MDMA). This is natural, and you should respond to it the way you would respond to any illness! - seek help, be honest with people you trust and with yourself about it, and absolutely do not be ashamed or try to hide or equivocate the fact that you feel like ****.\n\nAnyway, it is possible that your numbers are getting ****** up when you try to quit because of the response of your lymbic or adrenal system, or other nonspecific chemical feedback system, to depression. Again, I am not a doctor - I just want to emphasize that this depression is temporary, and that life will get better. It just has to get worse for a while first." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I have been a type 1 diabetic now for 17 yrs.  For the most part I would say I am under good control.  However, I have been addicted to speed (meth) for 10 yrs now.  (using on a daily basis)   Whenever I have tried to stop using, my blood sugars go way up and I find my diabetes harder to manage.  I maintain a normal life (for the most part) and am not your typical drug addict.  I just am terrified to stop using in fear that my diabetes control will go haywire.   and i know that it is not good for me to use.  I really want to live a normal long life, even have kids someday.  But i cant' seem to stop.   anyone else have any similiar experiences?   i have done the rehab thing many times and always come back to using.  I still feel healthy, no eye problems and my aic was 7 last time i went to the doctor. anyway, if anyone has some insight or has been through this (diabetic w/meth problem) i would really appreciate it!  thanks!  oh, i am 30 yrs old (by the way)....." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello Scared,\nAnother non-physician here ...\n\nJW has the best advice I can think of.  It's gonna take courage and probably strong support from a sponsor or trusted pal/ family member who won't allow you to pretend to yourself or to allow life's pressures to set you back.\n\nDeep down, drug addicts who are otherwise \"normal\" -- as you describe yourself -- are often in signficant emotional or psychological pain.  Drugs are one way to escape that pain; but using doesn't bring the person any closer to confronting those demons that drive them to self-destructive behaviors.\n\nHaving a chronic condition for a long time can lead to depression, and yet there are safer, healthier alternatives to using speed to get thru your days.  Like you, I've had DM since teen years .. about 35 years now .. and I know how frightening bad blood sugars and/or bad a1cs can be.\n\nI'd encourage you to find your way back to being clean by honestly facing the problems that bring you to use.  Some folks find that childhood trauma of \"just\" diabetes brings them to where you are.  Others have endured horrible home/family lives where very negative & hostile messages got planted and fester for decades.  All of those experiences of the past, however, are in the past ... and with the right attitude and support, you too can shove any negative stuff out of your current \"self-talk\" and get on with leading a good life.\n\nSince you mentioned perhaps wanting to have children, I would add that it'd be a horrible form of abuse to consider marriage and children until you've been clean for a few years... clean long enough to endure life's challenges without going back into the abyss of addiction.\n\nAs JW pointed out so succinctly ... you have one life and one body.  You're young enough to get a lot of joy from life if you allow yourself to.  The choice is 100% in your hands." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "my mom is 51 years old , she has diabetes and blood pressure diseases . \nAt first her hands started to feel itchy to a point where she couldn't stop scratching them , that happened whenever she get emotionally stressed , sad , a fight with dad etc .. . it's been almost year \nnow without a specific trigger we can observe , her hands , back , shoulders , and her face all feel very itchy that sometimes she start crying that it hurts her , sometimes all parts feel itchy sometimes just the hands or the shoulders and so \n\ni've went with her to a skin doctor , he told us it's from her diabetes and suggested she should take insulin shots to mange the sugar level in her blood instead of bills . \nit's not helping at all \n\nPlease anyone , Help" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi ahmad 111110. I hope your mother would be better by now. \nMy father (age 50) has also got diabetes at 11.3% that is even higher then the uncontrolled level that starts above 8.1 (something and goes above).\n\nWe admit that his sugar intake was high including milkshakes, French toast, fries, rice and much more. \n\nCan you suggest what should be done to control it and reduce to 6.5 the required level of diabetes for a diabatic patient? based on your personnel experience. \n\nOnline searches say that cut the carbs, take protein rich food, vegetables and we have planned to completely switch his diet to it. \n\nI am really worried for him please give some suggestions and good wishes and prays for your mothers health." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "my mom is 51 years old , she has diabetes and blood pressure diseases . \nAt first her hands started to feel itchy to a point where she couldn't stop scratching them , that happened whenever she get emotionally stressed , sad , a fight with dad etc .. . it's been almost year \nnow without a specific trigger we can observe , her hands , back , shoulders , and her face all feel very itchy that sometimes she start crying that it hurts her , sometimes all parts feel itchy sometimes just the hands or the shoulders and so \n\ni've went with her to a skin doctor , he told us it's from her diabetes and suggested she should take insulin shots to mange the sugar level in her blood instead of bills . \nit's not helping at all \n\nPlease anyone , Help" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "QUICK FEEDBACK :\n\nas i thought , i made a research about the medication that mom is taking at the moment ,  It has large amount of cortisone  , which i believe it was the main reason that made her itch stop , but as far as i know , cortisone  on the long run can and will affect  the body negatively  . So , yeah , No way it's an allergy . \n\nWe are waiting for Ramadan to end so we can manage her eating habits better , and due to our way of living , we mainly depend on bread , rice in our meals , so it won't be an easy road to get used to a decent low carbs diet . \n\nSo now the itch came back because we decided to lower the does of cortisone  she takes But not as bad as it was before , \n\nThat's for now" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "my mom is 51 years old , she has diabetes and blood pressure diseases . \nAt first her hands started to feel itchy to a point where she couldn't stop scratching them , that happened whenever she get emotionally stressed , sad , a fight with dad etc .. . it's been almost year \nnow without a specific trigger we can observe , her hands , back , shoulders , and her face all feel very itchy that sometimes she start crying that it hurts her , sometimes all parts feel itchy sometimes just the hands or the shoulders and so \n\ni've went with her to a skin doctor , he told us it's from her diabetes and suggested she should take insulin shots to mange the sugar level in her blood instead of bills . \nit's not helping at all \n\nPlease anyone , Help" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Ahmad, you are welcome.  Please also consider the doctor's advice on taking insulin.  It is really important that your mum can normalize blood sugars and this may take both diet and medications. \n\nThere are plenty of great online sources for low carb eating.  How low carb?  Try reducing carbs to 30g of less per day.  This means carbs will be coming from non-starchy veges and non-sweet fruits.  Other foods taken will be meats of all types, cheese, nuts, eggs.  \n\nPlease let us know how your mum goes.   And come back to ask more questions if you have any." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Hi ; \nControlling the levels of sugar in her blood didn't help . BUT , we recently discovered that it was an allergy due to the sudden change in weather here ,since the doctor suggested a medication for allergy \"the call it the spring allergy here because it appears in such time \". \n\nBut we are still trying to follow a good low carb/sugar diet because her sugar levels are still always high . \n\nThank you again , and i will keep you updated , and i sure will . \nand thanks of everyone tried to help" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "my mom is 51 years old , she has diabetes and blood pressure diseases . \nAt first her hands started to feel itchy to a point where she couldn't stop scratching them , that happened whenever she get emotionally stressed , sad , a fight with dad etc .. . it's been almost year \nnow without a specific trigger we can observe , her hands , back , shoulders , and her face all feel very itchy that sometimes she start crying that it hurts her , sometimes all parts feel itchy sometimes just the hands or the shoulders and so \n\ni've went with her to a skin doctor , he told us it's from her diabetes and suggested she should take insulin shots to mange the sugar level in her blood instead of bills . \nit's not helping at all \n\nPlease anyone , Help" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi,\nyour mum's skin symptoms could possibly be due to diabetic neuropathy.  This is when the nerves are damaged by continual high blood sugar. \n\nYou say that your mum's blood sugars range from 200 up to 500+.  This is very high considering that normal blood sugars should be in the range of 70 - 120. \n\n\nSeems that your mum needs to get much better control of blood sugar.   I certainly agree with her doctor that she should be taking insulin.  In addition adopting a low carb / keto-style diet, may help in addressing her blood sugars." }, { "role": "user", "content": "that's what we are trying to work on \nwe are recently started a new diet, a low carbs and sugars one\nhope we see results soon .\nand thanks for stepping by." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "my mom is 51 years old , she has diabetes and blood pressure diseases . \nAt first her hands started to feel itchy to a point where she couldn't stop scratching them , that happened whenever she get emotionally stressed , sad , a fight with dad etc .. . it's been almost year \nnow without a specific trigger we can observe , her hands , back , shoulders , and her face all feel very itchy that sometimes she start crying that it hurts her , sometimes all parts feel itchy sometimes just the hands or the shoulders and so \n\ni've went with her to a skin doctor , he told us it's from her diabetes and suggested she should take insulin shots to mange the sugar level in her blood instead of bills . \nit's not helping at all \n\nPlease anyone , Help" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Emotional stress does not create itch, so you should continue to work with the skin doctor and her regular doctor to manage her insulin levels to see if that helps the itch. \nIt seems her levels were not managed well at the time she saw the skin doc based on the way you worded the skin doctor`s response. Has a doctor checked her levels after she did the shots?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "no unfortunately  , we live in a remote area so it's a trouble to get to the skin doctor we usually go to . \nbut we have a small device to check the blood sugar level in her blood . \nit's always high .\nnever been less than 200 \nsomedays it gets up to 500+" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Since doc said high levels are the cause of the skin issue then that is what needs to be addressed if possible." }, { "role": "user", "content": "even though the doctor said he thinks this is the cause, he's still not sure snice she had diabetes for a long time now. \nbut we are trying to keep her levels under control , but so far i don't know why it's high no matter what. \njust last night we measured it and the results was 495 after she took an insulin shot , we measured again and it was 300 . \nthe doctor gave us instructions to how much the shot should be." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "does emotional stress affect the how much her body response to insulin , or does ot affect how her body produces insulin after eating" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Does the doctor know that her levels are 300 after following his instructions? You should be telling this to the doctor. Diabetes is not an anxiety disease and is solely dependent on physical issues like insulin and sugars." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Diabetes is affected by our stress levels, yes.  Here is some information. https://dtc.ucsf.edu/types-of-diabetes/type2/understanding-type-2-diabetes/how-the-body-processes-sugar/blood-sugar-stress/.  Please contact her doctor for further help on her sugar levels.  Diabetes also does directly impact our skin.  Here is some information to review on this. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/skin-complications.html.  Itchy skin is a symptom of diabetes not being under control.  \n\nAgain, please consult with her doctors for further help regarding this matter." }, { "role": "user", "content": "@AnxiousNoMore\ni don't think so , he knows that she has high levels , but i think he doesnt know that she always has high levels .." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "@Sara_MHModerator \n\nThank you very much for the helpful links . \n\ni definitely will ." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I'm a type 1 diabetic, have been since I was 23. My son is 6 and the last few days I've noticed he's been peeing a lot, so I checked his blood sugar and it was 196. I'm scared he could be diabetic too. Should I check it again tonight or wait and take him into the doctors?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "In early diabetes the blood sugars will still come down on their own.  But seeing numbers as high as you have is not normal.  Hope the dr will check hba1c and antibodies." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I'm a type 1 diabetic, have been since I was 23. My son is 6 and the last few days I've noticed he's been peeing a lot, so I checked his blood sugar and it was 196. I'm scared he could be diabetic too. Should I check it again tonight or wait and take him into the doctors?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Scary to think my son could end up a diabetic. I have a 19 month old baby girl too. I'll update again when I find something else out. Thank you guys!!!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I'm a type 1 diabetic, have been since I was 23. My son is 6 and the last few days I've noticed he's been peeing a lot, so I checked his blood sugar and it was 196. I'm scared he could be diabetic too. Should I check it again tonight or wait and take him into the doctors?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "please keep checking his sugar, and get him to the Dr as soon as possible. It does sound like he has diabetes. \n\nlet us know how e goes, please." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I AGREE, take him to Doctor ASAP!" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Blood sugars when down on their own, checked again and they were normal. 114. Now I need to take him in still to see why he's peeing so much." }, { "role": "user", "content": "When type-1 strikes, there is also what is called a HONEYMOON period, more like (Dante's inferno, imo)\nBecause YOU are a type-1, you picked up on the signs much faster/sooner that most would. Most would not equate the SX, let alone have a glucometer to check, an the child could end up in DKA before they had a clue, beyond just a ill child. \n\nThat said, it still could just be because she ahs been sick. Its a cart v horse ******'uation.\n\nBETTER SAFE, than sorry." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Well had his appt today. Checked his fasting and it was 93 which is higher then she would like. Now I'll have to check his fasting for a few weeks. But also said that if he is  constipated that it could push his bladder and making him feel like he has to pee." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Thanks for the replys.  Every bit helps!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Sounds scary.  I am a Type I also, but  have never taken Lantus, so can't help you on the sudden Blood sugar drop.  I'm on a pump which seems to prevent some of those extremes.  It may be time for a visit to your doctor with a possible adjustment in your dosage of either the Lantus or the Novolog.  It sounds like they may both be kicking in full speed at the same time.  Your A1C's sound great so you are certainly doing everything you are supposed to do.  Hope you can get this issue worked out soon.  Perhaps some other folks on Lantus ave some other suggestions.  Good Luck!\nEs" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "These are called \"lantus lows\" and it is to do with how the insulin is absorbed.  If you continue to have problems you may ask your dr if you can be changed to an alternative long acting insulin such as Levemir (dosed twice a day) or Tresiba (dosed once a day)." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "This same thing has started happening w/ me in the past 3 months.  I've been on for just about 14 years and have never experienced something like this ever before this year." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "This same thing has started happening w/ me in the past 3 months.  I've been on for just about 14 years and have never experienced something like this ever before this year." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I know this is an old post but I suddenly started having this issue as well. I've been on lantus for 7 years and have had 2 911 calls in the past month because my blood sugar crashed within 15 mins of taking lantus. I bleed every time I inject. I use the 4mm needles so its supposed to be impossible to hit a major blood vessel. Did you figure anything out?" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I have experienced sudden hypoglycemic episodes within minutes of injecting Lantus. I always aspirate and none of these times have I injected into a capillary. My sugar crashes and I go into hypoglycemia fast.This has happened 6 times in the last couple months. Never had it happen before and I've been on insulin since 1985. I am currently using Lantus (one dose in the morning only).  Since these incidents I have started dividing up my dose into two or three injections in the morning. And for the record there have been other times in the past that I have accidentally injected into a capillary and the reaction is immediate and I can tell the difference from what I am now experiencing. My Dr's have no explanation.So now I am afraid to take my insulin as I never know what will happen. When the treatment becomes more dangerous than the disease it is time to search for an alternative. Anybody out there having this issue with Lantus??? \nLinda R" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Hi,\n42 yo male from Istanbul here. I ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for 41 years now, switched to Lantus about 7-8 years ago. Whilst I like the overall sugar balance through the day it brings, I have had this very, very scary phenomena of extremely fast drop of sugar for more 7-8 times over the past years, two of them within the past month.  Since the start I use it as split into two injections, 21 units in the morning, 11 in the evening. This thing happened to me mostly in the mornings after Lantus injection, and once or twice in the evening.\nAs the the last two times are quite recent, one this morning, I can explain more in detail what happened.\n\nBoth times I was alone in my hotel room (on business trip). In the first time, I woke up with sugar around 120 mg/dl, injected my Lantus and saw blood coming off the injection spot. Went to the bathroom for like 10 minutes, and start to feel low. I checked using my freestyle libre and see 80 with a downward arrow meaning going down fast.  That is within 10 minutes from 120 to 80! Based on my previous experience, I rush to eat sugary stuff as much as I can, but both times I couldnt cope with the rate it s dropping. I end up on the floor, my legs, my arms jerking like crazy. Hit my chin on the floor, my ankles got bruised. I thought I was dying, heavy breathing, and you feel like your body has melted and your brain is outside of your body, it s not possible to put down in words the things you feel and experience. I didnt pass out, but I was shouting for help in the hotel room, but no one heard. There was no way to stand up or crawl towards the door or to dial a phone number, you have absolutely no control over your muscles.\nLuckily, apparently I had consumed enough sugary stuff to take me out off this before I collapsed, and after about 10 minutes of heavy jerking, heavy breathing, heavy heart beating and heavy sweating, the jerking started to subside, and I felt I can pull myself up to lie on a sofa,an then slowly recovered back to fully OK within 20 minutes. The headache that came afterwards, and the bruised ankles and chin from hitting around are nothing worth mentioning compared to what I experienced within those 5-10 minutes on the floor.\nThe second one happened this morning, it was completely same as first case, got up with 125 or so, did lantus, had some bleeding, went to bathroom, came out in 10 -15 mins feeling \nlow, and having had the recent experience,, check my sugar to see 85, going down. This time I rushed down to hotel breakfast area where I as to meet my collegaue, found him at a table, said I m feeling very bad and asked to rush and get me lots of sugars, then the rest was the same jerking and complete loss of body control, only this time I had a friend to help me. They called an ambulance but by the time it arrived like 20 mins later, it was already over.\nI use 6mm needles by the way,  but not sure if this really makes a difference as I read in a post about someone who has similar experience and using 4mm.\nBoth times i didnt have aglucagon kit with me, yes I know this is a big mistake, but the first time I wouldnt be able to do it anyway, but the second I could have asked friend to do it.\n\nMoral of the story. Lantus can be very dangerous, so be very precautios. I dont want to scare out millions of diabetics who are on Lantus, but you should be mindful of this risk. \nAs Linda above said, it sucks shwn thr treatment is more dangerous than the disease itsself. I had asked about this experience to my Endochrinologist but he had no explanation that made sense. I think I will go see  a diabetes internal medicine expert who I assume would have more experience and maybe some countermeasure ideas.\n\nWish you all well regulated sugars without scary hypos!\nRegards,  Semih" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I am type 2 on insulin, I take lantus and have had several times around 12-4am where my sugar suddenly drops.  It has dropped 75 in just two hours.  I start freaking out.  It won't go down all day until late at night.  The doctor says it doesn't peak but why this sudden drop?  I rather take a small dose of Humalog at night.  I know that my Humalog would stop after about four hours and didn't have to worry about it overnight." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I' had Type-1 for 49 years, and have been using Lantus since it was approved in the US.  I, too, have had sudden-onset hypoglycemia after injecting Lantus.  It happened only three times, always after having bleed-back at the injection site.  As other have said, it's truly scary (particularly when driving), and it took a lot of carbs to counteract.  It seemed as though the entire Lantus dose took effect immediately (like a fast-acting insulin).  After the third incident, I began to split my Lantus dose, taking half in the morning and half in the evening.  I've had no problems since - but if I do, I know that I'll be dealing with the effects of only half as much insulin.  I do like using Lantus - especially the (usually) flat action, without a peak in the middle of the day.  It make life (especially meal scheduling) much easier.  Who knows, maybe one of the new insulins in the approval pipeline (e.g., Tresiba) may not have this problem.\n\nBH" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I have been using Lantus for a few years now, and last night was the 2nd time I experienced hypoglycemia.  (It's scarey!)  But, I learned something new from this sight...the risk of hitting a vein!  I did bleed last night which happens occasionally but I didn't know why.  I will now take better precautions but, in the meantime, I have my saltines and honey on the cupboard just in case I need them tonight!" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I've been taking Lantus for a few months now with good results. I did however have an incident recently that took me to the ER. When I injected the Lantus into my ab, I was immediately able to taste it. I went to bed and woke up about an hour later with a blood sugar of 36. My daughter panicked and called 911. I was told in the ER that I had a common insulin reaction. It wasn't until the next day when I saw my  family doctor that I found out that I did indeed hit a vein. Between the small bruise I had at the injection site and the taste in my mouth when I injected it my Dr was able to confirm that I hit a vein. There really should be more information posted about this. I now know that if I'm able to taste the Lantus, I should consume some sugar as well as protein right away." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I have had diabetes for 18 years now and have happily had an insulin pump for the past 9 years.  However, I often switch over to shot therapy during the summer because it is more condusive for summer sports and activites.  I have had approximately 10 serious hypoglycemic reactions while on lantus over the past 3 summers.  All of them are early morning, like you mentioned.  Now while I am on Lantus, I only give myself half of the amout of insulin I normally would for dinner, I have a snack before any activies I have a high protein snack before bed, and I stay away from any alcoholic beverage.  With this routine, I typically wake up with a blood sugar ranging from 120-150.  I live on my own and would rather wake up with a slightly higher blood sugar, than end up in a coma.  If lantus is something you are really concerned with I would highly recommend an insulin pump.  My insulin pump is my savior.  I only wish it was more water friendly!  Best of luck." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I have been using Lantus for a few months. I too have had a couple of bad low sugar episodes... But not from Lantus, but from mistaking my Humalog pen for my Lantus pen. They are not exactly easy to tell apart when you are tired (I take it at night). I was taking 16 units, so imagine the same of Humalog! Wow! Cram those glucose tabs!!!\n\nOn a pump now (or rather the pod) for the past couple days. Harder to goof up." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I made the same mistake ONCE, that was enough. I went to a pen for bolus/meals & stayed with vials & syringe for my split am/pm basal/Lantus. Never have to worry about getting them mixed up again. That one time was scary enough for me." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I ,too, have had severe lows after injecting my Lantus.  I have tried to reduce the intervenus effect by splitting the amount injected into two equal amount at different sites, and pinching the fat well up.  Seems to help.  My doctor says it is impossibble to hit a vein when injecting into fat, but fairly frequently I get a bleed out and I think that means that  I hit a vein." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Bravo Jodi!\n\nAfter 5 years of strange sudden hypos I have been working with a Nutrition Trainer from Element Nutrition in Montreal.... I have a pedometer, track all my meals and intake with a digital recorder and anaylze results weekly with my Dietician. One day I injected and bled. Within two hours I was at the most bizzare low - 2.1mml- an extreme low for me.... two hours later I was low again. I had two more hypos each one less extreme than the last until 7p.m. If it wasn't for other bloggers talking about this \"intra venous\" effect and also if I hadn't been on a medical leave for other reasons, I would never have made this connection. Lantus makers Sanofi Aventis have been reported to Health Canada and I encourage all users to report this effect to both doctors and other pertinant government agencies. It is not clear in the side effects how dangerous this effect can be. Be very careful how you inject this insulin.\n\nLys" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I too experience severe low blood sugar after hitting a vein with Lantus.  Never had this with my Humulin N and I am thiniking of insisting on switching back to my old iinsullin at bedtime.\n\nWhile my dad and brother love this insulin, it is not working for me.\n\nJodi" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I know this is an old posting,but interested to know how you're getting on with the lantus following the unexplained hypos.  I came off it for same reason, and it made me ill-loads of other symptoms too.  Are you still on it and are you still having unexplained hypos, or any other problems?\nJus" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi Kenai,\nWhile none of us is a physician here, we all have lots of experience.\n\nFrom what you've written, you see a definite pattern to your lows -- late morning.  I am thus suspicious of your morning shot to cover breakfast potentially coinciding with your sputtering, spurting pancreas that's giving its all to try to cover breakfast carbs, just to collide with your Novolog.\n\nAs you may know, the tail for Novolog lasts about 5 hours.  Many folks assume it's much shorter than that.\n\nIn addition to the other suggestions, I'd encourage you & your team to focus on (1) your insulin:carb ratio in the morning (many of us long-timers do need more insulin to cover a given amount of carbo in the morning; you may not) and (2) your insulin sensitivity ratio -- that is, how many points will a unit of insulin drop your BG.  Armed with those 2 numbers, your morning BG and the carbos in your breakfast, \"in theory\" you can compute just the right dose to cover those carbos without your crashing.\n\nAltho' you say the low is not related to your Novolog, the timing (late morning) suggests to me that it is at least partly related to it.  The good news in all this is that you have detected a PATTERN.  Patterns are easier to troubleshoot than random events, so take heart & keep patient.\n\nMy final comment is that if you're taking 150-200 gm of carbos and NOT ending up with an enormously high BG later, then your dose of something must be waaay too high.  Most of us have been taught to treat with ~15gm of glucose (quicker than juice, etc.) and wait 15-20 to test again.  Your sugar intake is about 10 times greater than one would expect to treat a \"simple\" low.  OTOH, if your pancrease is responding (albeit late) to a high carb breakfast (for example), you might be getting your injected insulin plus a healthy dose of your own insulin.\n\nDo review your results and the suggestions here with your team." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "I am Diabetic patient for past 14 years . my age is 36 .my kidney is throbbing like a heart beat when i get sexual arousal.After intercourse i am having UTI.  what is the reason for throbbing of Kidney and frequent UTI. Please help" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Kidney damage and frequent UTI can be common complications of diabetes, particularly if blood sugar is high. \n\nOptimally blood sugars will be kept in the range of 70 - 120/140.    This will be done with diet (low carb may be helpful) and medications. \n\nUTI and/or kidney issues are very serious for people with diabetes and should be assessed and managed by a urologist / nephrologist (specialist in kidney) or diabetes specialist.   Please do go consult your doctor about this." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi Kenai,\n\nMost people have good experience with Lantus, and a low as you describe so long after taking the injection would not seem to be releated to this insulin.Two important things to keep in mind about this insulin, however:\n\n1. It must be allowed to crystalize after injection, as it obtains it's slow release by the slow dissolution of the crystals over 20-24 hours.\n\n2. Injection into a vein will cause rapid hypoglycemia, as all the insulin is immediately available to the body.\n\nI do not see any connection between these cautions and your problem, unless something interfered with the crystalization under the skin, but keep them in mind.\n\nI used Lantus for about a year prior to reverting back to NPH because of two severe reactins I had after hitting a vein in my leg and later in my abdomen. I have been type 1 over 40 years, but these reactions were a new and very frightning experience." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello.  I am T1 since Oct 2004, and switched to Lantus in Feb.  Most of my BG numbers are very good (A1Cs 6.0 and 5.5), but since switching to Lantus, I have experienced 5 episodes of sudden and extreme drops in BG.  They happen late morning, not related to breakfast, novolog dose or exercise.  My BG is usually above 150 when it starts, and I must consume 150-200 grams of carbs (as juice or gel) to get it to stabilize, usually in 20-30 mins.  I have read on other sites of people having similar unexplained problems with lantus, longtime T1s that describe the feeling as being like a big spurt of insulin from the pancreas but they are long past a possible honeymoon phase.  All conclude it's haywire absorbtion.  I take one bedtime dose, do not mix, and always use a new syringe. Does anyone have experience with this or know of more detailed info on Lantus absorbtion and stability?  Thanks." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "kenai,\n\nDon't be too quick to blame the Lantus. If you have only been T1 since October last year, you are probably still producing some insulin. And it is not unusual for intermittent spurts of endogenous insulin to occur as the honeymoon period proceeds.\n\nSo your sudden drops in bg could have nothing to do with the insulin you are injecting. In which case you will just have to live with them until your honeymoon period is over.  \n\nI have been T1 for 28 years, so I am totally dependent on injected insulin. I have been on Lantus for about a year now. Variability in absorption/action is minimal and I am very happy with the results. \n\nCheers,\n\nMark" } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My husband is diabetic during the day he is fine but asoon as we get in to bed his legs and feet starts hurting. He gets up and walks arround the house a little then he is fine but asoon as he lays down the pain starts again. :( what can be the cause and how can i help him? O ya of he lifts his legs a little it seems to help for a while." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "This is possibly diabetic neuropathy.  This is caused by chronic high blood sugars causing damage to the his nerves. \n\nThere are medications that may help. \n\nHowever, the best way to reverse this is by having very tight blood sugar control (ie. keeping blood sugars in the 70 - 120/140 range all the time).  To do this it is necessary to control his diet (low carb is best in terms of reducing blood sugars) and take medications appropriately.    Please note that if he is able to keep very good control the pain may temporarily worsen (regrowing nerves can be painful) before it gets much better. \n\nOf course, this advice does not replace seeing his doctor and a proper diagnosis. \n\nHope this response will be helpful." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "My husband is diabetic during the day he is fine but asoon as we get in to bed his legs and feet starts hurting. He gets up and walks arround the house a little then he is fine but asoon as he lays down the pain starts again. :( what can be the cause and how can i help him? O ya of he lifts his legs a little it seems to help for a while." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hello~It sounds like a circulation issue to me. Is he on any medication for the diabetes? Maybe sleeping with his legs on a pillow so they are elevated a little bit would help.\n\n I would contact his physician and tell him what is happening, hopefully, he/she will have some idea as to how to help this issue." }, { "role": "user", "content": "He takes insulin 3 times a day, the problem is he doesnt want to go to the dr :(" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "-1- Men often do NOT want to go to the Dr. \n-2- Many Drs complain about #1\n-3- When us MEN do go, I have encountered a gamut of reactions. From YOU are doing something WRONG, you fault, (even when it's not!\n-4- Be a MAN, take it like a man, don't be such a sissy. \n-5- Maybe he should consider, a better, for him, Dr?? \n\n ** Sometimes even a good patient & a good doctor,\n        just do not click, thru no fault of either. **\n\nMore than once I have dumped a doctor and moved on. Then again, one time I tried another PCP, got a referral to a great diabetes center and cardiologist, but he subsequently \npissed me off, & I went back to my previous Dr. (not exactly previous, because I never actually dumped him) \n\nGood luck to BOTH of you. Do get him in to see A DOC, current or new. This could be anything from a minor no-big-deal, to something SERIOUS! \n\nDO NOT IGNORE this." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hi, i have my son of 13 months now and today i just got terrified when i saw some big aunts gathering around his wet pant. i just rushed to the diagnostic centre to do the reports of my son, i had already done urine test when he was about 7 months and it was normal except some pus cells. today i got 2 reports done for him one is random blood glucose and hba1c at 8 am and he just had a bottle of milk (lactogen with complan) at 6 am, so the result was 84mg/dl for random and 5.6 % was for hba1c so i am bit concerned about his hba1c whether if it's borderline or completely normal being a kid of only 13 months. please help me to overcome of this stress" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hi, \nHba1c of 5.6 is not normal for a small child, as it gives an average blood sugar around 120.  Normal hba1c for  a child is typically in the low to mid 4s, with average blood sugars in the 70s to low 80s range.  Without panicking, it will be worth seeing what the dr says about his result and continuing to monitor fairly closely." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Hi, i have my son of 13 months now and today i just got terrified when i saw some big aunts gathering around his wet pant. i just rushed to the diagnostic centre to do the reports of my son, i had already done urine test when he was about 7 months and it was normal except some pus cells. today i got 2 reports done for him one is random blood glucose and hba1c at 8 am and he just had a bottle of milk (lactogen with complan) at 6 am, so the result was 84mg/dl for random and 5.6 % was for hba1c so i am bit concerned about his hba1c whether if it's borderline or completely normal being a kid of only 13 months. please help me to overcome of this stress" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Is your little one having any other symptoms?  When he was 7 months old, what brought you to the doctor for a urine test?  All those levels seem normal- what does the doctor say?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Nothing, he does not seem to have any other symptoms, and he is very active. he just pees while asleep twice so when i just saw some big aunts coming towards his wet pant then i got worried, rest we all are well even i got my checked up it was 5.7 hba1c and his mom is well. So i just got worried about what made those black aunts stick to my Prince pant. That's the only reason for me to be worried though the urine test came normal. he is of now 10 KG of weight." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I have been dragging all over the internet but not able to get any satisfactory answer so i will be going to doc as well now. I know that everything  is all well but still being a dad i am so much concerned about my son\n." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Sounds like everything is normal, but it certainly never hurts for you to take your son to the doctor for a check up on it all- the Internet can be a great tool, but it can't replace a doctor and most of the time when you Google health related matters, it just makes you freak out more then is helpful and accurate.  Let us know how your son's doctor visit goes!" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "do you have any idea about those big black aunts? I don't  know i am bit skeptical. So do i need to go for other test like fasting and PP ?\n\nlet me know about my result my fasting was 116 mg/dl, pp 104 and random 74, hba1c 5.7% i am 32 now" }, { "role": "user", "content": "I don't think you need to go for more testing- but your doctor will be the best source for that.  I really don't think that black ants are enough of an indication that something is medically wrong- there are no symptoms and the tests all are within normal limits.\n\nIf your fasting as 116, as an adult- that can be an indication of prediabetes (fasting is usually under 100), so you should follow up on your test results with a medical professional." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Can someone tell me what a normal glucose level for a child is?   For example a child has a small bowl of cereal and then is tested within an hour of that meal. This would be after having nothing else for the prior 12 or more hours. The reading was 144. Is that considered in a normal range?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "What about 79 in a one year old an hour after eating complete meal?  Is that low?  His pediatrician  told me his sugar level was fantastic but I'm a little worried as his dad is hypoglycemic." }, { "role": "user", "content": "79 at one hour after eating is totally normal for a child.  No it is not low.   Normal blood sugar in children is lower than in adults.\nIn normal children blood sugar will stay close to fasting levels all the time.  Ie. his blood sugar is probably in the range of 70 to 90, regardless of what he eats. \nActually in non-diabetic adults blood sugar will also stay close to fasting levels all the time." } ]

[ { "role": "user", "content": "Can someone tell me what a normal glucose level for a child is?   For example a child has a small bowl of cereal and then is tested within an hour of that meal. This would be after having nothing else for the prior 12 or more hours. The reading was 144. Is that considered in a normal range?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "We have described best glucose levels in children as they grow and develop:\n\nFive and younger:\n\nNormal blood sugar targets are 100 to 200mg/dl.\n\nAge 5 to 11:\n\nNormal blood sugar targets are 70 to 150mg/dl. Fasting blood sugars should be nearer to 70mg/dL.\nBlood sugar after meals and before bedtime should be near 150mg/dL.\n\nAge 12 and older\n\nA healthy glucose level of age 12 and elder should be near 70mg/dl when fasting and 150mg/dl after meals." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Hello, \n\nI would like to clarify here.  Blood sugar levels for healthy non-diabetic children are typically lower than those for adults. \n\nThe targets being described here are applicable to children with Type1 Diabetes, and even then these targets may be arguable. \n\nPeople, including chldren without diabetes will  have numbers pretty much in the follwoing ranges:-\n\nfasting: 70 - 90\n2 hours after eating: < 120 (though closer to fasting number is even more normal)." } ]