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Is It Safe To Have A Sugar Reading Of 221 After Dinner?

yes I have been deagnosed with type 2 diabetis, and taking the pill metphormin 2x a day and checking my readings 2x in morn, before meals, and at 2 hours after dinner I have been under tremendous stress for the past 3 days and I do not want to call my doctor unless I absolutely have too I cannot afford another dr bill anyway sorry my blood sugar readings are since Tuesday are 8am 143 dinner was 162. foe Wednesday morn is132, evening was299, today morn is 238, and just now i I took my evening reading cause i am feeling run down and pain in my legs and feet last number is 221 should I be alarmed cause the readings my doctor set for me are morn below 130 and the evening below 180. sorry but I am on permanent disability from 2 major spinal fusions on back and then done to mt neck si I have a little trouble with my eyes right now with a little blurriness .thank-you for any advice or help I can get! my name Is Sharon.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Dear Sharon,
Welcome to HCM,
Looks like your stress is taking its toll on blood sugars. I wouldn't say you need to be alarmed but these readings are on the higher side. I would suggest you to get over your stress by diverting your mind or by using a mild anxiolytic like alprazolam. Check your sugars again. If they dont come down to near normal values you will surely need a like dose adjustment.
Hope i have answered your query.
Feel free to get back for any further clarifications.
Dr.Riyaz Sheriff
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Is It Safe To Have A Sugar Reading Of 221 After Dinner?

Dear Sharon, Welcome to HCM, Looks like your stress is taking its toll on blood sugars. I wouldn t say you need to be alarmed but these readings are on the higher side. I would suggest you to get over your stress by diverting your mind or by using a mild anxiolytic like alprazolam. Check your sugars again. If they dont come down to near normal values you will surely need a like dose adjustment. Hope i have answered your query. Feel free to get back for any further clarifications. Dr.Riyaz Sheriff