Blood Sugar too Low

[Skittish 0]

Since my surgery, my blood sugar levels have been dropping a lot. Today when I woke up it was 70. I had 6 ounces watered down orange juice then an hour later a premier Protein shake. Three hours later my blood is 80.

My questions are: Will a glucose tablet cause dumping syndrome? I am still on pureed foods, so what would be good to eat that won't cause other problems? I am worrying about it too much?

Thanks

[Renkoss 420]

First, a 70 in the morning isn't really "too low". When it drops into the 60's, then it is considered a hypo. Are you on medications or insulin for diabetes? If so, you may need to talk to your Endo regarding cutting back on meds. I am still on insulin, but I only use it for basal now, and I've lowered my amounts once already. I've woken up with some blood sugars in the 70's, but until it is consistent, I won't lower again yet.

Surgery does help blood sugars to fall in place for diabetics. That is why the bypass surgery is highly recommended to Type 2 diabetics.

I would just keep your eye on your blood sugars right now. If you see it going too low, make sure you have something to raise it quickly. Glucose tabs should not cause dumping. I'd also have some gel, or Fluid glucose on hand.