u/BrotherGoodbar

So, I'm a newly diagnosed Diabetic back in May. I wear a CGM and I do finger prick test as well. I recently experienced symptoms of my very first "low" my CGM reading was placed at 62gm. I felt shaky, heart was pounding, i could feel myself about to pass out. I then took two tablespoons of honey and also I took two big sips of MTN Dew. I wanted to give my system a good boost if sugar to get away from that "low zone" I finger pricked again and spiked up to a 183mg reading. My levels then began to lower. I'm not taking any medications that lower blood sugar.

I just avoid sugar. Also, im very, very low carb as well. I eat protein and vegetables. Fish, non starchy veggies, Berries, egg whites, spinach. I'm wondering if i didnt eat enough fiber for the day. Has anyone else else experienced this? What works for you? I guess i figured it wasn't lows i needed to worry about it was just highs.

Below where the pocket line is to be specific. So, I don't have any testing strips. I'm newly diagnosed T2D all I use is my CGM right now. Also, no meds. I was just chilling out after hitting the gym and I got a low of 66mg. But, I felt completely fine. I had a couple spoonfuls of honey to bring it up and a handful of peanuts. But, the weird thing is when I hit that 66mg I didn't even feel "off". I'm just sitting in my recliner so I wasnt asleep on it. I'm wondering if the reading was false perhaps due to poor placement. For anybody else that likes to put their Dexcom CGM on their thigh have you experienced any readings that didn't feel accurate? Or, has it been working well for you? I'm currently at 117mg i still feel fine.

This can take a toll on our mental health two.

It's only been about 2 weeks and I just want life to stop. I only want to focus on my health. All the lab work, and appointments. It's just alot trying to learn how to live a new life. I'm trying but mentally this is just so much.

It's only been about a week and I'm just afraid.