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Old 02-05-2006, 04:49 PM
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Sick and running low

ok....I'm obviously backwards when it comes to this. Most diabetics I know when they get sick they tend to have a problem with high blood sugars. I'm having the opposite problem. I can't keep my sugars up, they keep bottoming out at least a couple of times a day. I've tried adjusting my basals and my bolus insulin to carb ratios and still having problems.

Does anyone else have this problem?
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Old 02-05-2006, 06:46 PM
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It varies for me. As it is, I have trouble predicting my blood sugar levels , but when I am sick, it is even more unpredictable.

My suggestion would be to test even more frequently and have food at hand at all times.

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Old 02-05-2006, 06:57 PM
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Im sorry you are sick. I hope you get better soon. Yes it is different for everyone. Some go high and some go Low, also due to the lil food you take in. DOnt you just love it!!! (Blah!)
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Old 02-05-2006, 07:13 PM
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Betcha it will all change soon (ie, you'll be high for the duration of your illness soon...)

Get better TVBabe!
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Old 02-05-2006, 09:04 PM
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Betcha it will all change soon (ie, you'll be high for the duration of your illness soon...)

Get better TVBabe!
Well thanks for the get well wishes but actually I've been sick for a week now
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Old 02-06-2006, 04:01 AM
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Well thanks for the get well wishes but actually I've been sick for a week now
Ewwwww, oh dear. Drink your water and take your Vitamin C! And tell Max to leave you alone so you can sleep!

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