Blood sugars Post-Surgury

[Buddy Warren 4]

On pre-op diet sugars were doing so well that I was cut down from 60 units of Lantus to 15. When I was released on the 27 I was told I no longer needed any of my diabetes medication and was only on one blood pressure med. This morning I had a fasting blood sugar of 143 mg/dl and my question is if that might be okay for now while the body is still adjusting? I have an appointment next week with the Endo but just looking for some general experiences from the group. I know I'd much rather have my sugar running a little higher than lower since I'm still on liquid diet until the 7. I know I can't do much but I guess I'll start increasing my time walking today see if that can reign in my numbers as well. Thanks!

[allwet 868]

was this the first and only morning it was high? I have read some people have high blood sugars when they first rise in the morning. Are you checking them later in the day?

and of course have a good talk with the doctor next week.

walk as much as you can it will get you off to the best start

[Buddy Warren 4]

14 minutes ago, allwet said:

was this the first and only morning it was high? I have read some people have high blood sugars when they first rise in the morning. Are you checking them later in the day?

and of course have a good talk with the doctor next week.

walk as much as you can it will get you off to the best start

Yeah since my procedure this was my first high reading. Been checking it 2x per day since I got home on the 26 of may. Appreciate the response.

[Buddy Warren 4]

Checking at 630 and 630 in the morning and evening.

[allwet 868]

could be a one off just keep doing what your doing and see if this is a pattern or just a fluke

grats on your surgery and i bet your very happy to see all those meds go by the wayside.

good luck going forward

[RapidFirePickle 119]

After surgery, I was told only take my Victoza and stop all other diabetes medications. Most mornings for the first couple weeks my fasting sugars were 100/101/104, then every few days it would bump up to 139/143. I'm at one month post-op and my fasting was 97. I believe it is the body ridding itself or stored sugars, and it will waver a bit until your body finally kicks the excess sugars to the curb.

Walking in the evening and having Protein before bed will reduce the Dawn Effect as well.

[Buddy Warren 4]

Thanks for the insight and advice r apidfirepickle! I'll try having a shake toward the end of my day and take a walk in the evening as well. It was my first high reading since surgery so it might not be a trend. Checked last night and was at 101. Will just have to keep an eye on it.