feeling worse when under control

[HerCrazierHalf]

I've been diagnosed for about a year with type 2 and controlled for about 2 months. Took some time to get things under control with oral meds, but oddly enough I usually feel better when my glucose runs higher (140-180). But now that I'm controlled I just don't feel as good as I used to before getting my numbers where they are supposed to be.

So much so that feeling good and content (for lack of a better description of the overall sense of my body) is almost a cute for me to check for high readings.

Does anyone else find that they feel worse once you got your readings under control? How long did it take for that to change?

 

[Bobinator]

Meds are notorious for their side effects.

 

[ananda]

Blood glucose is the primary fuel for the brain, so it loves high glucose.

 

[HerCrazierHalf]

I guess so. Well, at least my appetite has stabilized and my gums are normal again.

I guess the other question is, am I the only person who gets diagnosed and didn't have any "unexplained weight loss"?

 

[dysert]

I guess so. Well, at least my appetite has stabilized and my gums are normal again.

I guess the other question is, am I the only person who gets diagnosed and didn't have any "unexplained weight loss"?

Your question is ambiguous (to me). I have not had any weight loss - period; let alone unexplained weight loss.

I went on a non-sugar diet for a full month. Didn't seem to matter. My readings were way up there and oscillating all over the place. I'm now on Tanzeum, and things seems to be settling down. Maybe I will see a weight loss, but I'm not holding my breath :-(.

 

[HerCrazierHalf]

Your question is ambiguous (to me). I have not had any weight loss - period; let alone unexplained weight loss.

I went on a non-sugar diet for a full month. Didn't seem to matter. My readings were way up there and oscillating all over the place. I'm now on Tanzeum, and things seems to be settling down. Maybe I will see a weight loss, but I'm not holding my breath :-(.

Most people who have told me their story about how they were diagnosed with diabetes also mention that they lost as lot of weight either before diagnosis or during the time they were trying to stabilize it with meds or insulin.

Otoh, I didn't lose weight. In fact I gained a few until I got it under control. The "unexplained" just means not through diet and exercise, in the same context that it is used to describe the symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes.

 

[counJS]

I guess so. Well, at least my appetite has stabilized and my gums are normal again.

I guess the other question is, am I the only person who gets diagnosed and didn't have any "unexplained weight loss"?

I went to the doctor 15 years ago originally because I had a cough. He did some blood work and then told me "You have a bigger problem than a cough. You have diabetes. ". Up to that point I had no significant weight loss

Sent from my Le Pan TC802A using Tapatalk

 

[lisah]

I was told that meters can be off by as much as 15 points. Have you tried a different or new meter?

I was diagnosed back in June. I usually feel better when my glucose is above 115/120, otherwise I start feeling shaky. It really depends upon my level of activity as to how bad I feel. I suspect it is because my body still can not process the glucose correctly, even though it might be within a desirable range. But, I'm not sure if that's how it works yet.

I have been using "gomeals" to track what I eat, my glucose levels, and exercise. It's a pain, but it allows me to include notes in the glucose area so I can easily share that with my doctor, since I always have have my phone with me. My meter does not offer that. Right now I am approaching it kind of like a budget and try not to overspend on carbs. I have lost about 3 pounds since I have starting tracking (about two weeks). But sometimes I don't feel like messing with it, so I don't eat. I'm sure that will change as I get accustomed to everything and keep on a schedule.

 

[jsimms615]

I've been diagnosed for about a year with type 2 and controlled for about 2 months. Took some time to get things under control with oral meds, but oddly enough I usually feel better when my glucose runs higher (140-180). But now that I'm controlled I just don't feel as good as I used to before getting my numbers where they are supposed to be.

So much so that feeling good and content (for lack of a better description of the overall sense of my body) is almost a cute for me to check for high readings.

Does anyone else find that they feel worse once you got your readings under control? How long did it take for that to change?

It isn't all that unusual for a person who is use to BG being high to feel strange when it is normal range. Everyone is different so it might not feel normal for a few days to a few weeks. It depends on how long you have been high and sometimes what else may be going on with your body

 

[HerCrazierHalf]

OP here.

It's been some time now, and I suppose it just is what it is. At this point it is simply acceptable. Oh well.