BG Level of 40
terrymbradley
Posts: 52
So yesterday I finally decided to try walking and after a 20 minute walk I became shaky so my first thought was blood pressure and or pulse. My BP was 151/60 and pulse of 70. Next I checked my BG level and it was 40. Had some cheese and felt much better. I don't walk because of my foot neuropathy also I only have 45% of 1 lung and 50% of the other due to blood clots. I have sever arthritis both hips have fused along with my neck and shoulders all of which making excersize very difficult at best.
I take 1000mg of Metformin in the morning and evening last nite cut it down to 500mg and this morning BG was 112 which is pretty good for me.
Any one else with the problem of walking and having there BG drop so much.
Mike
I take 1000mg of Metformin in the morning and evening last nite cut it down to 500mg and this morning BG was 112 which is pretty good for me.
Any one else with the problem of walking and having there BG drop so much.
Mike
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Only when I was taking Glipizide. That could cause lows. Metformin is not supposed to cause lows like that. Did you eat prior to working out? You may have been low to start perhaps.0
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I do take Glimepiride 4mg ( brand name Amaryl ) once a day.0
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I had a lot of trouble with this when I first started MFP. First, if it does happen, you need some fast absorbing carbs with your protein, not just protein like cheese. You want to recover as quickly as possible.
Since it was a recurring problem, my doctor recommended drinking gatoraid while I exercised. That solved the problem for me short term.
Long term, I have adjusted both my meds and my diet and don't often have this issue anymore.0 -
One more thing, check with your doctor on your meds. It would likely help more to reduce the Amryl than the metformin. I ended up cutting out the Amryl all together.0
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As long as you are on Amryl report to your doctor whenever you have a bg reading under 70.0
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Thanks for every ones help very much appreciated. Went for another 20 min. walk today with no problems at all but I will monitor it closely. Next time it gets low I am heading to the Doc's.
Thanks for every ones help.
Have a great day
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The day I had my last Dr. appt. in September, I had a fasting BG of 55. My doctor took me off the Amaryl and as long as I keep my carbs low, I have readings in the 80s and 90's. He told me if I can keep my readings under 120 I can stay off the Amaryl. I still take the Metformin because that helps remove excess sugar from my blood and, therefore, helps with weight loss.0
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The day I had my last Dr. appt. in September, I had a fasting BG of 55. My doctor took me off the Amaryl and as long as I keep my carbs low, I have readings in the 80s and 90's. He told me if I can keep my readings under 120 I can stay off the Amaryl. I still take the Metformin because that helps remove excess sugar from my blood and, therefore, helps with weight loss.
My readings have been between 100 and 120 since the crash of 40 maybe if they stay the same I will go back and see if he will lower my Amaryl also. My fasting is my morning BG every morning as I eat nothing pas 6pm and then check my BG every morning at 6am so it is a 12 hour fast.
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For future reference, cheese is a very bad choice for treating a low as it contains no carbohydrate. You need a source of rapidly absorbed carbohydrates to raise your glucose levels. Glucose tablets are best because they are rapidly absorbed and easily measured (4 grams of carbs and 16 calories each) but 4 oz of fruit juice or regular soda, a teaspoon or 2 of honey or maple syrup
or a few packets of sugar (also 4 grams of carbs each) will do the job. You should follow that with a healthy snack if you're not close to meal time0 -
Thanks jaygreen55 Gonna pick up of them tablets to carry around just in case. Its the first time that has ever happened to me. Next time I will know better..... LOL0
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Terry, Jaygreen is spot on with the suggestion of using glucose tablets. They have the advantage of giving a measured dose per tablet, unlike candy where the sugar content is uncertain. An additional option would be to carry glucose gel whic is a small tube of glucose gel which can be quickly administered in cases wher it may be difficult to administer tablets ie cases of extreme drowseyness. Even rubbing the gel on the gums can be sufficient to begin the recovery process.0
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Thank you also Robert very much apprieciated already pick up some some of the glucose tablets but
so far so good. Since then my lowest BG level was 91 so things are looking good..
Everyone have a great weekend
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