Eve54my dr told me last week my sugar level was high but did not tell me the # and what i should do cept for stay away from sugar items such as cakes, candy, bread, pies, etc etx. should i call the office to ask the level it was. its also possible taking 2 many tylenol can cause a rise in blood sugar?
How do u know if u r pre diabetic?
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Added 15 Jun 2012:
is it true 2 many tylenol can cause a rise in my blood sugar, i take 4 pills a day for my pain as its all my drs will give me cept 4 tylenol3/codeine which i only take if the pain is really bad, should i b concerned?
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DzooBaby16 Jun 2012
Normal blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels for a person in a "fasted" state (or having not eaten for 6 hours or more) should be between 65-99mg/dL. Pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, as it is sometimes called, is when the fasting blood glucose is 100mg/dL to 125mg/dL. Another way to diagnose diabetes is with a hemoglobin A1C test. This test determines the blood glucose levels average for the past few months. A level of pre-diabetes is a hemoglobin A1C of 5.7 to 6.4. Diabetes is diagnosed at >6.4. Tylenol will not affect your blood sugar. You should limit your intake of carbohydrates, so foods containing sugar and starch. When you do eat carbs, you should choose whole grains rather than white bread and limit sweets to "on occasion". Remember that fruits and fruit juices can be high in sugar. Limit juices or dilute with water. Fruit is good for you so you still want to eat fruit but you do have to be mindful of how much you eat.
endlessPred16 Jun 2012
Hello. Dzoobaby is very correct with the info. After you get the A1c blood test, get in to see an endocrinologist, or have that doc prescribe the lab test. Depending on your medications besides the Tylenol, you should be aware that some raise your blood sugars. for example the prednisone and prograf I am on causes a medically induced diabetes. As said, Tylenol does not affect blood sugar levels.
Also be careful with the Daily Tylenol. The kidneys and liver are sensitive when diabetic or pre-diabetic and are easier to damage with Tylenol. I would recommend you have a more complete workup and bring in a list of questions to the doc.
The good news is that diet will control the early state and you won't need more than healthy eating and learning to count your carbohydrates per meal. The dizziness may be low blood sugar, although in Type II my experience is that is rare unless you are exercising heavily. You did not give your age, but I assume you are an adult.
Eve54
16 Jun 2012
thank you so much 4 ur info on other items i can eat 4 the shakes, but i cant drink orange juice or use honey am allergic to most fruits cept watermelon, canalope , etc due to my stomach issues. im 55 yrs old and this is the first time in nearly 2yrs since my dr checks me every 3months my sugar was high, dont even know how high the nurse never gave me the numbers. im trying to eat small meals but i dont know if it will help as i do get the headaches every morning when i get up. the shakes r gone for now. im hoping to learn more of thid condition either through here or by my dr when i call her on monday. thank you again. have a g8 weekend.
endlessPred
16 Jun 2012
Go ahead and call the nurse for your numbers. That will give you something to work with. My guess is it was just a bit high and doctors are being more careful now days to watch for diabetes. Which is good.
And my answer may sound like this is pretty easy. I achieved my goal with constant work and learning. It takes time to break old habits. Give yourself the chance to adapt. As you get away from things like soda and juice, you will feel better. The only natural juice I have found is one that has nodded sugar. It is tarter and more refreshing. Rather than a sip I can have an 8 oz glass from time to time. I cut it with sparkling water. Then I get a big drink that is quite good.
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thank you so much 4 the info, u seem to know alot bout this condition. another thing i get shakey does it mean my sugar is low or 2 high, plus i get headaches is this also part of my sugar 2 high or low. im gonna ask my dr monday when the office opens so i know my #s and if i should check my blood sugar on a regular basis as the nurse is the one who told me it was high. i dont eat alot of sweets never have i eat pretty good i must say as i also have stomach issues. should i never skip a meal as i was told by a friend, but i cant always eat only when im hungry. again thank you so much.
Shakiness and headaches can be a sign of low blood sugar. When diabetes develops in an adult, it is usually because they are getting resistant to their body's insulin. You should never skip meals. Try to eat if you are hungry. Several small meals are better than 2 or 3 large ones. You should eat every 3-4 hours when awake, really. That doesnt mean to say that it has to be a full meal though. You should have a protein source, a complex carb like a whole grain or fruit and a small amout of fat in each meal or snack. The carb brings the sugar level up and the fat and protein sustain it. If you eat a carb only, your body will produce a rush of insulin and once that carb burns off, your blood sugar drops severly low due to that big rush of insulin. This makes you crave more carbs. Following this kind of cycle can make you insulin resistant. Your body stops responding to the natural cycle and insulin response.
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You probably are not bad enough to warrant testing your blood sugar yet or they would have said so. The 'nurse' at the office would not have called you without the Dr reviewing your tests and telling her to notify you. If you dont start paying attention to your meals and take care of your body properly, you will at some point have to start taking medication and testing your blood. At this point just try to watch your diet and be healthy. Your body needs food to function properly just as it needs water, exercise and rest. Start taking better care of yourself and make a vow to be more healthy. Try to correct some of the bad habits one gets from being too busy to take good care of yourself. You know what your bad habits are!
thank you so much i feel much better now. im beginning to eat 3-4 small meals a day and i do feel better. i try 2 xercise daily whether outside or inside, i sleep alot cause of my pain im always in and im always thirsty, i drink everything in sight which isnt always good. im putting water and ice in my juices i drink and even in my soda i may drink once in awhile. i hope it gets better as i know what i can have and cant. thank you once again. im not really over weight 2 much but bcuz ive got other health issues like asthma i need to loose bout 10-15 pounds thats why i do xercise n i do eat right when im hungry.