Lately my blood sugar is between 300 & 350. Whats the fastest way to lower immediately?!
Question: Lately my blood sugar is between 300 & 350. Whats the fastest way to lower immediately.?
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You need to visit your doctor, he may have to adjust or change, or add to medications that you are taking. As long as your blood sugar is under 500, exercise is the best way to lower it quickly. A 30 or 45 minute walk can do wonders for blood sugar. Cut back on your carbs, and pay attention to your diet. As we get older, it is not uncommon for a diabetic to need to take more medictions, or additional ones along with ones they are already taking. Many type 2 diabetics have to start using insulin to control their disease, and some patients take oral medications and insulin. Diabetes is a progressive disease, and it may change the way you have to take your meds more than once as time goes on. It is not a fault of your own, but is just how the disease can progress and effect your body. Even the type 2's that have controlled their disease with diet and exercise for years, usually have to take some kind of medication when they get older. I started taking insulin a few years ago and Lordie, I wish I would have asked about it sooner. It has made such a difference in my life. Make an appointment with your doctor asap to find out what he wants you to do.
Drinking or "forcing" liquids only hydrates you, it does not bring down blood sugars. You can not "dilute" your blood.
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Drinking or "forcing" liquids only hydrates you, it does not bring down blood sugars. You can not "dilute" your blood.
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You didn't state if you're a type 1 or 2, but either will benefit from "forcing" liquids (if you can't handle water, drink DIET sodas). If you're a type 1, you should already have a sliding scale for bolus doses of insulin for these occasions, and insulin is the fastest way to go.
You probably need to adjust your food, or see if you have some kind of infection. Please, see your doctor as soon as you can. If you don't have a specialist for your diabetes, GET ONE! Health Question & Answer
You probably need to adjust your food, or see if you have some kind of infection. Please, see your doctor as soon as you can. If you don't have a specialist for your diabetes, GET ONE! Health Question & Answer
Yikes, please disregard the answer that says to exercise and see your doctor as quickly as possible. At blood glucose levels above 300, you may be experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, as the following link indicates. If you are, exercise won't work and in fact will probably make your condition worse. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication from diabetes, so it's best to seek medical care for extremely elevated blood glucose levels rather than relying on home remedies.Health Question & Answer
Oh, my goodness. My sugar has never been that high. My guess is that you take your medication properly and stop eating carbohydrates with the exception of leafy green vegetables. You need to see your diabetic counselor, maybe your insulin is not working.Health Question & Answer
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It has quick ways to eat healthy and lower your blood sugar. Health Question & Answer
It has quick ways to eat healthy and lower your blood sugar. Health Question & Answer
Your choices are, doctor for insulin meds or to get at the cause of the problem.
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Insulin and drink some water. Be sure to check for ketones!
You're doing something wrong if it's that high often. Speak with your endocrinologist about this.Health Question & Answer
You're doing something wrong if it's that high often. Speak with your endocrinologist about this.Health Question & Answer
See a doctor and get checked out. He may put you on medication.Health Question & Answer