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I had asked listmates what the possible reasons for a newly diagnosed,
previously in contro type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetic, to have great
fluctuations in blood glucose levels.

* Humalog insulin (fast acting) can be a saving grace to deal with the
spikes in blood glucose caused by the high carb celiac diet. Several
said Humalog was essential.

* The body is now fully absorbing, and insulin doses may need be be
increased to handle the change.

* Some DM'ers switched to the insulin pump & that gave them more
flexibility to handle the spikes.

* This transition (and resulting out of control blood glucose) can take
about 4 months, and may involve reducing the amount of caloric/carb
intake.

* Another suggested possible gastroparesis, which can be a form of
diabetic neuropathy.

* Also, mention was made of the liver-regulating process happening in
the small intestine. That probably makes things wacky too (the liver
puts out glucose as well).

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers.
Back to the regularly programmed juggling act..... <grin>

Fran, Oregon
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