to the diabetics on the forum, a question..

[isabeau]

when hubby has to travel long distances, driving by car, his sugar invariably always goes way up.. like today, he just returned from an all day trip, and when he came home, his sugar was way over two hundred.. it often makes me scared, especially when we go on vacation.. why is this? and does it happen to you? he always takes his shot before traveling..

 

[kurchatovium]

I cant say for certain but my guess would be from eating some starchy foods or foods that contain polysacchardies (complex sugars). Some foods that have simple sugars like sucrose or fructose cause blood sugar (glucose) to rise very quickly as they are very quicly converted to glucose. Other foods like breads, potatoes, pasta, and other starchy foods take time to break down and get converted into glucose. Hence you may have eaten the meal awhile ago and your blood sugar may continue to rise for sometime afterward. The best thing is never eat a lot of those foods, and take smaller portions, and test yourself often. Drinking water helps too as it helps flush the sugar out of your system. However ultimately he has to find a way to control his diet so his blood sugar stays as level as possible and also consult with your physician. Hope this helps.

 

[isabeau]

I cant say for certain but my guess would be from eating some starchy foods or foods that contain polysacchardies (complex sugars). Some foods that have simple sugars like sucrose or fructose cause blood sugar (glucose) to rise very quickly as they are very quicly converted to glucose. Other foods like breads, potatoes, pasta, and other starchy foods take time to break down and get converted into glucose. Hence you may have eaten the meal awhile ago and your blood sugar may continue to rise for sometime afterward. The best thing is never eat a lot of those foods, and take smaller portions, and test yourself often. Drinking water helps too as it helps flush the sugar out of your system. However ultimately he has to find a way to control his diet so his blood sugar stays as level as possible and also consult with your physician. Hope this helps.

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thanks he already knows this.. i'm talking about when we go on car trips.. it always seems to climb, even if he isn't eating much..

 

[Goodieluver]

I prob should know more on this since there is a good chance i will develop it(genetics) but im a fool and fools always are healthy 🙂
My beliefs tell me if i feel good, i am good, my mind will keep me where i need to be

Back to yer issue, im not sure, it may be the overall stress driving takes on the body. I mean, it makes sense, why the hell does someone feel tired after a 5 hour plane trip or car ride when u are sitting for the whole time?

Have him talk to his health physician and tell him whats been goin on, could be a solution with either medication or lifestyle change

 

[Deadsea7777]

when hubby has to travel long distances, driving by car, his sugar invariably always goes way up.. like today, he just returned from an all day trip, and when he came home, his sugar was way over two hundred.. it often makes me scared, especially when we go on vacation.. why is this? and does it happen to you? he always takes his shot before traveling..

Bring him to the doctor Izzy, and go inside the room with him,then listen to what the doctor has to said.
If your husband does not tell the whole story, you tell.
If he does not allow you in, very common with men, ask your own doctor for an opinion, or look for a diabetic association for advice.
You may need to be more active. Sometimes our beloved ones do not want to follow the doctor advice or need help.

You worried for him.....you love him.

 

[Mimi]

That's not happened to me yet (not that I've noticed, anyway), but it might possibly be from being sedentary for the period of time the car ride lasts. Is he usually active during the day? I don't mean running a marathon, just up and about getting things done and such. If so that may be the reason for the elevation.

Mimi

 

[Ticklerguy4u]

Stress can be a additive to having your blood sugar go up as goodieluver said. I also think it may be his lack of moment during the trip as mimi said...sitting all that time isnt giving his body much circulation. Fatigue can also raise it up as well. If he is feeling any signs of numbness on the lips, slight dizziness, or body aches.

I suggest he pull over and rest abit until his level drops. If you have a driver's license I suggest you drive and see if his level kicks up if not then you know that its the stress.

 

[isabeau]

That's not happened to me yet (not that I've noticed, anyway), but it might possibly be from being sedentary for the period of time the car ride lasts. Is he usually active during the day? I don't mean running a marathon, just up and about getting things done and such. If so that may be the reason for the elevation.

Mimi

thanks Mimi..hmm he isn't real active during the day.. he is a manager and also designs kitchens.. and sometimes has to travel on business.. maybe stopping and taking a small walk would help relax him..it's usually the stress of traffic and such. i believe..

 

[Mastertank1]

As I understand it

everyone, even diabetics, stores emergency reserves of glucose in various locations around the body, including fat cells. Stress releases hormones which cause these reserves to empty into the blood stream; if there is a problem with the body's insulin response to high sugar, as in diabetes, the sugar level can remain elevated for some time, until the stress goes down and the sugar goes back to the storage locations.
As far as what to do about it, if driving is that stressful, my best suggestion would be this; Allow extra time for each trip or leg of the trip, and use this extra time by traveling on smaller, less travelled roads with less traffic on them, and of course at a lower speed. All these factors should reduce the degree of stress, which should reduce the elevation of his blood sugar level.
That's my best educated guess.
Hope it helps;
Mitch
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