Many of us have are ups and downs when dealing with this diabetes disease

Many of us have are ups and downs when dealing with this disease. Me included. As you know I work overnights (or did you forget already?LOL)and luckily; I am surrounded by people. I am finding out there are a lot of co-workers that also have Diabetes but they tend to keep it on the DL. (down low) But once I mention my having it, their eyes brighten up and we usually get into an interesting conversation about the subject and compare stories and meds we take ECT...kinda like women exchange recipes. I've had maybe two low levels while at work. One I tried to see what a low actually felt like since I know what highs feel like. The second time, I just ran low because I wasn't hungry and since I don't take tablets I ate/drank something (I forget what) but like you experienced, my sugar rocketed. Since having Type II, I am more lathargic. So I try to stay active but I can't get more than three hours asleep a day (usually). But near the end of my shift, I get sleepy, real sleepy. But once I get home, I'm awake for 4 more hours. I don't get it. I was really embarrassed at my 90 day checkin yesterday. I had been working two jobs. And in doing this my eating schedule and habits changed drastically. I'd forget to take my Novalog Flexpen before I eat or/and forget to take my 60 units of Lantus when I get off work because I fall right to sleep, BUT, I only get those three hours in... maybe.

I guess I'm sharing this info with you because I too am struggling at times. Many times. It's very hard for me to stay in a routine sometimes and I feel your plight with your varying work schedule. I've asked my wife to keep a Novalog Pen in her purse if we eat out and that helps a lot. I don't mind needles, hell I have a bunch of tattoos so I shouldn't. But sometimes the 4 or more lances to test can frustrate me. It tears my fingers up and I do use alternate locations but muscles in my forearms sometimes require me to increase the depth of the lance or relocate when not enough blood produces for a reading. It sounds to me that your doctor has yet to establish the needed meds combination and some type of routine for you.

I hope your spirits lift and realize that you're not alone in your struggle Faye. This group is pretty awesome and joining it was one of the best choices I've made in my managing my Type II. I've learned a lot in the short time here and also don't feel like such a Bad Diabetic when I might slip up along the line.