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10/07/09 07:21 AM

"I have a high sensitivity to all drugs for type 2 diabetes. Why?"
Asked By: clare  
Category: Oral Medications

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oral drugs and their side effects havebeen every difficult. I have tried but my doctor said I have do it naturalily. My ac-1 is 7.00. I can keep my level at 100-20 during the day. Eat alot of small eals.My big problem is my morning reading anywhere from 14o to 170. I usually eat a stick of cheese before bed. Any information would be helpful. I have lost25lb. in the last six months.

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10/14/09 04:57 PM

Hello clare
You did not share what type of sensativities you have experienced. Medications always must be evaluated by risks versus benefits. Some side effects are temporary and will subside with time as your body adjusts to them. Some allergic reactions can be deadly. There are many medications on the market now. I do not know what the doctor has ordered for you and what has failed. I do not know if your primary care doctor is managing your diabetes or if you have seen a Diabetic Specialist or an Endocrinologist. When oral medications are not tolerated there is always insulins that can be tried.

The early morning high glucose levels are from Dawn Effect. All people have a dawn effect but diabetics glucose readings go above normal. The body releases different hormones and the liver releases glucose during the night and when you test in the morning, your glucose levels are high even though you have not eaten for an extended time. You are correct that a bedtime snack is helpful in reducing this effect. If you are eating an aged cheese over 60-90 days old like a cheddar cheese, it is not considered a carbohydrate source. The lactose has broken down and the food is considered a protein source. Be sure your snack is 15 grams of carbohydrate at bed time and see if this helps with the Dawn Effect. You are trying to supply enough energy so the liver does not release so much glucose during the night.

Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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