Get these bees out of my ears!

Penny · #1 (**permalink**) 11-16-2006, 03:39 PM

I started the day with a high 202. I have had high fasting numbers for a few weeks, but that is the worst. I ate a couple of hard cooked eggs, took my meds and had a shot of Novolog. Then I went grocery shopping and stopped with a friend and had a Big Mac (the first one in years, I think), no fries, just unsweetened ice tea. I was 170 before we ate so took 10 units Novolog. Home to housework and then put supper on and sat down at the computer. Then I realized I was very hot, my arm was hurting, and I heard a loud buzzing in my ears. I was having trouble focusing, but thought since I was high all day, maybe I was really high. I tested and it was 44. Just happened to have some glucose tablets near, so ate 4. Fifteen minutes later I was 54. I ate a banana, which normally would send my levels soaring....15 minutes later I was 60. At least I was feeling better, but the buzzing was still there. I had a slice of ham, a serving of mashed potatoes, and one of green beans and tested 110 thirty minutes later. Ok, that is all good, but it is now 2 hours later, my ears are still buzzing, my arm still hurts and I am 170! What's going on?

BlueSky · #2 (**permalink**) 11-16-2006, 04:03 PM

My theory is that difficulty getting your BG up is caused by increased insulin sensitivity at low BG levels. The result is that glucose in your blood stream is quickly sucked into all those hungry cells. And the BG stays low, in spite of the stuff you are eating. The fact that you also have 75 units of Lantus in your system reinforces the effect. As your BG rises, this insulin sensitivity fades. And you are suddenly back to those high levels ......

Penny · #3 (**permalink**) 11-16-2006, 04:13 PM

This is something to discuss with my doctor next month. This has kind of happened several times in the last few weeks, only without the buzzing and other things. I don't know what to do different to prevent it.

BlueSky · #4 (**permalink**) 11-16-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny

..... I don't know what to do different to prevent it.

This problem INMHO is the result of insulin resistance and affects both T2s and long time T1s. The only way I have been able to deal with this is to do what it takes to keep the BG level in a fairly narrow range, between 80 and 140. Techniques that have worked for me are minimising carbohydrate and exercise. They both moderate insulin resistance and stabilise BG. If you can think of any other techniques please let me know !

rzrbks · #5 (**permalink**) 11-16-2006, 04:31 PM

I had trouble with sound CONSTANTLY in my ears after going on insulin.

Checked by all manner of specialists, turns out I am hearing the noise the blood makes as it moves through my ears.

If your Dr. finds a way to make it stop, e-mail me Right Away.

Penny · #6 (**permalink**) 11-16-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rzrbks

I had trouble with sound CONSTANTLY in my ears after going on insulin.

Checked by all manner of specialists, turns out I am hearing the noise the blood makes as it moves through my ears.

If your Dr. finds a way to make it stop, e-mail me Right Away.

This has not been constant, but always with a low. Don't know why I didn't recognize that, except I always have trouble thinking straight during a low, too. My doctor is diabetic, he is probably hoping one of you guys have the answer.

Bluesky, I seldom ever have more than 150 carbs a day, usually much less. Almost all my numbers are 120 or less all day, except for fasting, and nothing changes that. I know I need more exercise, but it is the one thing I really have trouble changing. The last couple of weeks there has been too much stress, with husband's heart thing, and I don't look for that to let up for a few more weeks.

Harold · #7 (**permalink**) 11-17-2006, 03:26 AM

Wow Penny you give new meaning to coping a buzz. Hope you get over it soon.

Sarmar7 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-17-2006, 07:14 AM

Hi Penny,

Maybe its the stress thats causing the buzzing (tinnitus)??

It may help if you have some noise on in the back ground. It gives you something to listen too rather than the buzzing and relaxes you too.

Hope this helps.

Penny · #9 (**permalink**) 11-17-2006, 07:30 AM

Why don't the newest replys show up when I chick on them. The last one I get is from RzRbk.

It Ain't Over · #10 (**permalink**) 11-17-2006, 12:16 PM

One of the people here posted an ongoing study by the University of Cal San Diego in the effects of statins. I noted you are taking them as am I.
I have had ringing in my ears now for about two months after being prescibed statins for the last year. I was very interested to read that this is a possible side effect, specifically ringing in the ears and other noises.
No suggestions on this, outside of some connection to a depletion of the CoQ10 enzyme, but it relates that to muscle weaknes and cognitive problems.

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