what makes blood sugar drop so drastically during the day when I am getting insulin shots?

Q. I tend to get all sweaty and my blood sugar shows to be in the 60's after some juice it goes up to 103. It has been doing this alot lately and I am wondering why this is happening.

A. If your blood sugar keeps going that low, there are two possibilities. You may not be eating right (skipping meals), or you are taking too much insulin. Consult your doctor on what you need to do.

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How to prevent blood sugar from getting too low in the middle of the night?

Q. If I go to bed and my blood sugar is 180, it will drop to 50-60 usually around 4am. (Lets say I go to bed around midnight) I dont know what to do about this. I take lantus, the 24 hr insulin at night. Its not like I want to pig out and make it higher before going to bed to prevent this so what can I do?

A. I agree with the first person.

Also, trying setting a clock every night for a week or so to wake up around 2 or 3. Check your blood sugar, so you can get a pattern for what's going on that time of the morning, and report that to your dr. I wouldn't wait as late as 4, because you already know that's when it's dropping.

I wonder if a small high protein snack might help you, around 11 pm perhaps. I do think you probably need some changes in insulin.

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How does blood sugar hinder the immune system?

Q. How does blood sugar hinder the immune system?

I hear alot that it does but no-one ever explains the mechanics behind this.

Any well informed biologist please help me.

Thanks.

A. As I understand it, high blood sugar inhibits the ability of neutrophils to attach to blood vessel walls and pass through to act at sites of infection or inflammation. This is called chemotaxis and is a complex process involving many chemical pathways and multiple white blood cell and other cell lines. I have not heard a convincing molecular mechanism, but it tends to occur even at blood sugar levels less than 200. This is why people with infections need their blood sugar controlled well in the hospital or at home.

Another mechanism takes longer to develop and involves long-term damage to microscopic and larger blood vessels, which decreases blood flow to the extremities. Damage to nerves makes people unaware of injuries, especially to the feet and legs, while damage to blood vessels themselves lead to the body's inability to deliver white blood cells to the area of infection and to clear waste products. This is why diabetics should always check their feet for cuts, calluses, and ulcers.

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How could an individual have high blood sugar levels and also be in a state of ketosis?

Q. How could an individual have high blood sugar levels and also be in a state of ketosis? How/why could this occur?

A. High blood sugar is a result of not getting enough insulin. The longer you go without enough insulin, the higher your blood sugar gets, until you go into ketoacidosis.

Is this what you mean or are you referring to a low carb diet ketosis?

If you are diabetic, you could end up having both ketones in your urine and high blood sugar at the same time. When you don't have enough insulin, or your body can use it properly, you end up burning fat instead of sugar. The sugar builds up in your bloodstream, and so do the ketones, so you produce ketones in your urine sample at the same time as you have high blood sugar.

Get tested for diabetes if you haven't already done so. Ask for an HbA1c test and an Glucose Tolerance Test.

Good luck!

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what makes blood sugar drop so drastically during the day when I am getting insulin shots?

Q. I tend to get all sweaty and my blood sugar shows to be in the 60's after some juice it goes up to 103. It has been doing this alot lately and I am wondering why this is happening.

A. If your blood sugar keeps going that low, there are two possibilities. You may not be eating right (skipping meals), or you are taking too much insulin. Consult your doctor on what you need to do.

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How to prevent blood sugar from getting too low in the middle of the night?

Q. If I go to bed and my blood sugar is 180, it will drop to 50-60 usually around 4am. (Lets say I go to bed around midnight) I dont know what to do about this. I take lantus, the 24 hr insulin at night. Its not like I want to pig out and make it higher before going to bed to prevent this so what can I do?

A. I agree with the first person.

Also, trying setting a clock every night for a week or so to wake up around 2 or 3. Check your blood sugar, so you can get a pattern for what's going on that time of the morning, and report that to your dr. I wouldn't wait as late as 4, because you already know that's when it's dropping.

I wonder if a small high protein snack might help you, around 11 pm perhaps. I do think you probably need some changes in insulin.

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How does blood sugar hinder the immune system?

Q. How does blood sugar hinder the immune system?

I hear alot that it does but no-one ever explains the mechanics behind this.

Any well informed biologist please help me.

Thanks.

A. As I understand it, high blood sugar inhibits the ability of neutrophils to attach to blood vessel walls and pass through to act at sites of infection or inflammation. This is called chemotaxis and is a complex process involving many chemical pathways and multiple white blood cell and other cell lines. I have not heard a convincing molecular mechanism, but it tends to occur even at blood sugar levels less than 200. This is why people with infections need their blood sugar controlled well in the hospital or at home.

Another mechanism takes longer to develop and involves long-term damage to microscopic and larger blood vessels, which decreases blood flow to the extremities. Damage to nerves makes people unaware of injuries, especially to the feet and legs, while damage to blood vessels themselves lead to the body's inability to deliver white blood cells to the area of infection and to clear waste products. This is why diabetics should always check their feet for cuts, calluses, and ulcers.

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How could an individual have high blood sugar levels and also be in a state of ketosis?

Q. How could an individual have high blood sugar levels and also be in a state of ketosis? How/why could this occur?

A. High blood sugar is a result of not getting enough insulin. The longer you go without enough insulin, the higher your blood sugar gets, until you go into ketoacidosis.

Is this what you mean or are you referring to a low carb diet ketosis?

If you are diabetic, you could end up having both ketones in your urine and high blood sugar at the same time. When you don't have enough insulin, or your body can use it properly, you end up burning fat instead of sugar. The sugar builds up in your bloodstream, and so do the ketones, so you produce ketones in your urine sample at the same time as you have high blood sugar.

Get tested for diabetes if you haven't already done so. Ask for an HbA1c test and an Glucose Tolerance Test.

Good luck!

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What is the normal blood sugar and cholestoral level for diabetics?

Q. Well my mom want to know the normal blood sugar and cholestoral level and she is a diabetic can you help me?
Hey buster is that for normal blood sugar or diabetic blood sugar?
Well does anyone know if diabetes (type 1) will go away if your blood sugar and cholestoral go back to normal will your diabetes go away?

A. First, don't make a distinction between normal blood sugar and diabetic blood sugar. Normal blood sugar is what's healthy. The only reason doctors set different blood sugar goals for diabetics is because 1) many diabetics have great difficulty achieving normal blood sugar and 2) sometimes the risks (usually hypoglycemia) of lowering blood sugar to normal levels outweigh the rewards. In general, though, a diabetic should strive for normal blood sugar as much as is possible without nutritionally depriving himself or inducing hypoglycemia to do so.

Normal blood sugar is 60-99 mg/dL fasting and <140 mg/dL within two hours after eating, although non-diabetics are usually below 120 and even 100 two hours after a meal.

The American Diabetes Association suggests that diabetics aim for 90-130 before meals, <180 1-2 hours after a meal, but the American College of Endocrinology suggests <110 before meals and <140 1-2 hours after a meal. I'm sort of the belief that the lower numbers are better, as they're closer to what a non-diabetic is throughout the day. The ADA wants an A1c below 7%, but the ACE suggests 6.5%. I try to keep mine under 6% - something closer to normal.

As for cholesterol, the ADA suggests LDL <100, HDL >40, and triglycerides <150. The ACE has similar goals, except recommends higher HDL (>45). Those are fine, but I put more emphasis on triglycerides and HDL than I do LDL. I like my triglycerides to be under 100 and my HDL to be over 50. I'm working on the HDL, but my triglycerides are low because I avoid sugar and most sources of starch. Diabetics have a higher risk of heart disease, so HDL and triglycerides are of the utmost importance. Omega-3 fish oil and a diet low in sugar and starch can help lower trigs.

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What causes the body to diurese fluids when blood sugar is high?

Q. What causes the frequent urination when blood sugar is high? I know it's because high blood sugar dehydrates the body by making the body diurese fluids but why? Please explain it to me the best you can.

A. blood sugar is called glucose

glucose is negatively charged. water molecules always surround something that has a charge in order to neutralize the charge

when you have high glucose in the blood, its so much that it gets into the urine as well. the glucose in the urine draws water into the urine. Then you pee out the water. That is how water is lost from the body when you have high blood sugar

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What would happen if you had a low blood sugar level?

Q. Okay. If you had a low blood sugar level and you didn't know you were diabetic, what would happen? How long would you stay in hospital for, and what medication would you have (including that for your diabetes)? Are there any complications that may arise and cause you to stay in hospital for more than the usual time? Thanks heaps!

A. You could have seizures, faint and/or go into a comatose state. When you're blood sugar hits too high, and your diabetic, your pancreas releases too much insulin and causes it to drop. Depending on what kind of reaction you had when your sugar dropped would be about how long you would remain hospitalized. As for medication, you could be put on an insulin regime which will manually control your sugar levels. You will need a glucose monitor to check your blood sugar regularly throughout the day, especially around meals, and your diet will be either slightly or significantly restricted. Complications can arise being as minor as hot flashes during the night to having to have your feet amputated.

Diabetes can be the result of diet, lifestyle, and genetic family history. To see if you're at risk, consult your doctor and see what measures you can take to see if your diabetic, and if you're not, what you can do to prevent from becoming it. Take care of yourself.

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What is the best diet to lower blood sugar and reduce belly fat?

Q. I tried low fat raw vegan, and lost everything BUT my belly, plus my blood sugar was too high.
Now, after 8 months, I am trying Dr. Bernstein's low carb program. Please, anyone who has had success lowering blood sugar and getting rid of belly fat, let me know how you did it.
I am a 55 year old woman.
And please, if you're selling something, don't post. I want to do this through diet and exercise.

A. A diet high in vegetables and fish and low on red meat and pork and avoiding as much 'added' sugar and fried foods as possible will help. The sugar in fruit and vegetables is all your body needs. Continue with your exercises, it's the only way to get rid of the fat around your stomach (which is the hardest fat to get rid of with most people).
A good healthy balanced diet and excercise are the best treatments for blood sugar problems but unfortunately if your pancreas has reached the point where it can no longer control its insulin output which controls your blood sugar levels then medication may be the only answer, either in the short term or the long term. Your pancreas is much like your heart, if you have treated it badly by being overweight and or unfit then it will never achieve its full capabilities again, a lot of the damage done is permanent.
Even very fit and healthy people who were never overweight or ate an unhealthy diet can develop diabetes.

There are numerous diabetes associations around the world, look them up on the internet and take heed of their advice on how to control your blood sugar.

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What causes the body to diurese fluids when blood sugar is high?

Q. What causes the frequent urination when blood sugar is high? I know it's because high blood sugar dehydrates the body by making the body diurese fluids but why? Please explain it to me the best you can.

A. blood sugar is called glucose

glucose is negatively charged. water molecules always surround something that has a charge in order to neutralize the charge

when you have high glucose in the blood, its so much that it gets into the urine as well. the glucose in the urine draws water into the urine. Then you pee out the water. That is how water is lost from the body when you have high blood sugar

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What is a high level of blood sugar during gestational diabetes to have big babies?

Q. I am consistently checking my blood sugar and it is usually 95-105 in the morning. I am usually 115-160 after eating. I am wondering if these levels are too high and will cause me to deliver a large baby? I do not take insulin or diabetic pills, so far I have been diet controlled. What are high levels that WILL cause you to have a large baby.

A. Yes, you're too high. Based on your numbers, I would say that you're not diet controlled. You need to stop the refined carbs, and switch to more wholesome natural foods if you want the healthiest possible baby. You should also include some daily exercise and bring your weight down. Instead of concerning yourself with numbers that might cause a large baby, you should be shooting for normal blood sugar levels and let the baby develop naturally.

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What long term effects do unstable blood sugar have on the body?

Q. A coworker of mine is 58 and has Diabetes Type 1. She calls in sick because her blood sugar is too low (30-40). At work, she frequently complains about fatigue and confusion because of low blood sugar. This happens at least once a week, and she might call in sick once a month because of this. I hear her complain about the blood sugar being too low more often than it being to high. She also drinks rather excessively. What is she doing to her body?

A. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be dangerous. The brain can suffer from irreversible damage. She should follow dietary guidelines. The dose of anti diabetic drugs also needs to be adjusted.

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What would happen if you had a low blood sugar level?

Q. Okay. If you had a low blood sugar level and you didn't know you were diabetic, what would happen? How long would you stay in hospital for, and what medication would you have (including that for your diabetes)? Are there any complications that may arise and cause you to stay in hospital for more than the usual time? Thanks heaps!

A. You could have seizures, faint and/or go into a comatose state. When you're blood sugar hits too high, and your diabetic, your pancreas releases too much insulin and causes it to drop. Depending on what kind of reaction you had when your sugar dropped would be about how long you would remain hospitalized. As for medication, you could be put on an insulin regime which will manually control your sugar levels. You will need a glucose monitor to check your blood sugar regularly throughout the day, especially around meals, and your diet will be either slightly or significantly restricted. Complications can arise being as minor as hot flashes during the night to having to have your feet amputated.

Diabetes can be the result of diet, lifestyle, and genetic family history. To see if you're at risk, consult your doctor and see what measures you can take to see if your diabetic, and if you're not, what you can do to prevent from becoming it. Take care of yourself.

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How to prevent blood sugar from getting too low in the middle of the night?

Q. If I go to bed and my blood sugar is 180, it will drop to 50-60 usually around 4am. (Lets say I go to bed around midnight) I dont know what to do about this. I take lantus, the 24 hr insulin at night. Its not like I want to pig out and make it higher before going to bed to prevent this so what can I do?

A. I agree with the first person.

Also, trying setting a clock every night for a week or so to wake up around 2 or 3. Check your blood sugar, so you can get a pattern for what's going on that time of the morning, and report that to your dr. I wouldn't wait as late as 4, because you already know that's when it's dropping.

I wonder if a small high protein snack might help you, around 11 pm perhaps. I do think you probably need some changes in insulin.

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How does blood sugar hinder the immune system?

Q. How does blood sugar hinder the immune system?

I hear alot that it does but no-one ever explains the mechanics behind this.

Any well informed biologist please help me.

Thanks.

A. As I understand it, high blood sugar inhibits the ability of neutrophils to attach to blood vessel walls and pass through to act at sites of infection or inflammation. This is called chemotaxis and is a complex process involving many chemical pathways and multiple white blood cell and other cell lines. I have not heard a convincing molecular mechanism, but it tends to occur even at blood sugar levels less than 200. This is why people with infections need their blood sugar controlled well in the hospital or at home.

Another mechanism takes longer to develop and involves long-term damage to microscopic and larger blood vessels, which decreases blood flow to the extremities. Damage to nerves makes people unaware of injuries, especially to the feet and legs, while damage to blood vessels themselves lead to the body's inability to deliver white blood cells to the area of infection and to clear waste products. This is why diabetics should always check their feet for cuts, calluses, and ulcers.

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How could an individual have high blood sugar levels and also be in a state of ketosis?

Q. How could an individual have high blood sugar levels and also be in a state of ketosis? How/why could this occur?

A. High blood sugar is a result of not getting enough insulin. The longer you go without enough insulin, the higher your blood sugar gets, until you go into ketoacidosis.

Is this what you mean or are you referring to a low carb diet ketosis?

If you are diabetic, you could end up having both ketones in your urine and high blood sugar at the same time. When you don't have enough insulin, or your body can use it properly, you end up burning fat instead of sugar. The sugar builds up in your bloodstream, and so do the ketones, so you produce ketones in your urine sample at the same time as you have high blood sugar.

Get tested for diabetes if you haven't already done so. Ask for an HbA1c test and an Glucose Tolerance Test.

Good luck!

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How does cinnamon work to stabilize blood sugar?

Q. When advertisements imply that cinnamon helps to "stabilize" blood sugar, would that be for someone with HYPERglycemia (high), or HYPOglycemia (low)? If it helps to lower blood sugar, then it seems it wouldn't be good for someone with hypoglycemia who would need to prevent their blood sugar from getting too low.

A. Your responder who has type 1 diabetes hasn't heard of it because it's not for type 1.

It would be for someone with type 2 diabetes, it's supposed to help lower blood sugar naturally, which means it would treat hyperglycemia.

But it's not one of those things you take for a quick fix. The benefits it supposedly has are gradual, after you've been taking it for a while.

I have a friend who says it works. I have read articles that say it's helpful, and I have read articles saying it doesn't do a thing. I figure if you have diabetes and you need help reducing your blood sugar levels, you might as well try it. It won't hurt and it might help.

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