Hello. I am new here. I am type 1 diabetic. Growing up I was not on meds.
Last week I became very thirsty , face numb, tireddddd and well just didnt want to do or eat anything. tested BS after feeling this way for a couple weeks ( had not been having problems for a few years) and my bs was over 400 . Called Dr and was sent to the ER. Er put me on Metformin Hcl Er 500 and sent me HOME!
Later that night my BS went up to 575 , went to a diffrent Er , received a insulin shot and Glipzide Er 5 mg
Later that weekend ( it was Friday when I went to 1st two Er visits)
Later that weekend my BS stayed around 400-500.
Monday called Dr and she said why are you not admitted to the hospital? I called and told them to admitt you! Well needless to say she seen me right away.
I had fasted the night before incase she had wanted to do any test( I knew she would see me right away)
My Bs a hour after waking up and going in was 350 and i had ketones in urine and I believe she said calicuim also.
She started me on Lantus pen ( 30 units ) and keep taking the pills for this week. Call if it goes over 400 and she'll tell me how much more Lantus to take. ( this was all a rush since she was only open a couple hours due to holiday)
I have been taking the shots and pills and watching what I eat very close. My husband is a cop and has a bit of medical training so has been helping me.
waking up my Bs is around 300 still.
the lowest my Bs has been is 240 which was late last night but I woke up to it high again.
After I eat it seems no matter what I eat it stays between 300and 375.
I was VERY happy to see the 200's!!! and was very glad it was in the 300's and not 500's or 400's. BUT shouldn't it be in the 100's already? I've been taking shots for 3 days now and pills for 5 or 6 days now.
I know it takes time to level out and get lower but how long? It is dangrous being this high so I am a bit worried.
I am so greatful I am not in 400's or 500's but I am still a bit frustrated and I am still very tired and just wore out.
any help?
I go back to see her again Monday
