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on 7/19/10 9:06 pm - Woodbridge, VA
on 7/19/10 9:06 pm - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: LOW bloodsugar?
There is no test they can do pre-op to determine if you will have reactive hypoglycemia after RNY. If this is a major concern for you, I would suggest looking into the DS - hypoglycemia after DS is quite uncommon, whereas it is not at all uncommon after RNY. (Just another reason to love your pylorus!)
Topic: RE: A1C Test Results, 10 weeks Post Op
Great news. I was wondering if you were on insulin proir to WLS? My husband and I are both strongly considering RNY. We both have diabetes, me just recently, but he has ben on insulin for 15 years.
Thanks and CONGRATS!
Thanks and CONGRATS!
Topic: RE: LOW bloodsugar?
i was hoping for RNY, eeeeek. well i'm assuming if my sugar is an issue and would possibly have the chance to drop so low of a seizure, the doctor would know after doing 2 days worth of medical tests to make sure i was healthy enough for the surgery, correct?
i hope so :(
i hope so :(
Topic: RE: LOW bloodsugar?
okay so what im gathering is having low bloodsugar could just be me on the verge of having high blood sugar? usually what mine is is like 122ish then when i start to getting shakey and sweaty with blurred vision i check it and its between 70-79. i had to fast for 12 hours in order for them to check my insulin levels, my endo is the one who told me i was insulin resistant.
ill definitely try testing 30 60 90 and 120 after my meals though -- anything to not feel that yuckyness :(
ill definitely try testing 30 60 90 and 120 after my meals though -- anything to not feel that yuckyness :(
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on 7/19/10 7:53 am, edited 7/19/10 7:53 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 7/19/10 7:53 am, edited 7/19/10 7:53 am - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: LOW bloodsugar?
79 is not very low. Also, many people have hypoglycemia as a precursor to type 2 diabetes. If you are insulin resistant, then your pancreas is likely churning out extra insulin in response to get your blood glucose levels down to normal. Sometimes, since you're not fully diabetic yet, your body will end up using that extra insulin, which can bring your glucose levels down even lower. Eventually, your insulin resistance will increase, and your pancreas will continue to produce extra insulin until it begins to tire out and not be able to keep up with your insulin-resistant body's demands, and that's when your glucose levels will end up high.
How often during the day do you test your glucose levels? I suggest testing right before you eat a normal meal and then test 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after your first bite. This will give you an idea of how your body reacts to food.
How were you diagnosed as being insulin resistant? That usually comes from having had a high fasting glucose level at some point. Unless they tested your fasting insulin level for some other reason. Have you ever had a glucose tolerance test?
My mother had problems with low blood sugar for years - right up until she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple years ago.
How often during the day do you test your glucose levels? I suggest testing right before you eat a normal meal and then test 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after your first bite. This will give you an idea of how your body reacts to food.
How were you diagnosed as being insulin resistant? That usually comes from having had a high fasting glucose level at some point. Unless they tested your fasting insulin level for some other reason. Have you ever had a glucose tolerance test?
My mother had problems with low blood sugar for years - right up until she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple years ago.
Topic: RE: LOW bloodsugar?
As of 12/10/10 CW: 150 pounds Lost: 52
80-100 is normal so you are not really that low. Not all overweight people are diabetic. If you are getting the shakes you may be hypoglycemic (sp?)
Normally after WLS ones sugars tend to go down. You may just need to eat more often if this were to happen to you.
Also something to think about, I have read that some patients that get an RNY their sugars then drop to 39-50 and they have seizures. I am not sure what WLS you are aiming for. I have seen some doctors tell their patients that they are crazy when they start asking questions about this.
You should ask Melting Mama she is the one person that sticks out in my mind with awfully low numbers after her RNY.
Normally after WLS ones sugars tend to go down. You may just need to eat more often if this were to happen to you.
Also something to think about, I have read that some patients that get an RNY their sugars then drop to 39-50 and they have seizures. I am not sure what WLS you are aiming for. I have seen some doctors tell their patients that they are crazy when they start asking questions about this.
You should ask Melting Mama she is the one person that sticks out in my mind with awfully low numbers after her RNY.
Topic: LOW bloodsugar?
i'm new to this website, but enjoying every minute of it & getting lots of helpful information.
anyway i'm 21, 5'6 and 314lbs (eeeek).. ive gone to my seminar and im awaiting approval from my insurance..
however i goto my family doctor tomorrow after 3mos of recording my blood sugar levels, and a normal level for me from what im gathering is 79.. i was told that is extremely low.. i get the shakes and sweats, and my eyes get blurry from time to time. i was just confused, i thought most over weight people had high blood sugar? is anyone in the same boat as me?
while at the seminar they said how much their bloodsugar drops after surgery so its kind of scaring me out of having it, because mine is already low?
i also have pcos and am insulin resistant, could this be why its always so low?
anyway i'm 21, 5'6 and 314lbs (eeeek).. ive gone to my seminar and im awaiting approval from my insurance..
however i goto my family doctor tomorrow after 3mos of recording my blood sugar levels, and a normal level for me from what im gathering is 79.. i was told that is extremely low.. i get the shakes and sweats, and my eyes get blurry from time to time. i was just confused, i thought most over weight people had high blood sugar? is anyone in the same boat as me?
while at the seminar they said how much their bloodsugar drops after surgery so its kind of scaring me out of having it, because mine is already low?
i also have pcos and am insulin resistant, could this be why its always so low?
Topic: micro albumin level??
i had lab work done and was told my micro albumin level was high? does anyone know what this means? how can i get it to go down? does it have any affect on having surgery?
Topic: RE: Advice, please
Another suggestion - have you checked the accuracy of your meter? area where you test your blood sugar? Sometimes readings can fluctuate up to like 10-20% depending on where you get your sample from and if the meter is calibrated. That being said, your number of 105 could be 85. Although not a "low" , for me, 85 and feeling bad is me starting to crash (usually i drop another 20 points if I dont treat).
Just giving you another option to look at. Hope it helps, and I hope all is well with you!
Just giving you another option to look at. Hope it helps, and I hope all is well with you!
Topic: RE: A1C Test Results, 10 weeks Post Op
The last result that I had was 6.4% in September of 2009. I believe my results in December of 2009 was 6.2%. That was the last A1C I had done before surgery.
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