With non-insulin dependent DM my morning blood glucose is between 95-105 being controlled by metformin and amaryl. When I was placed on a liquid only diet the days that I only drank water and not liquids with nutrients the next day I had an elevated blood glucose of around 130. Those are the only days that it was elevated. What would cause the elevation? I am thinking that the reason of the elevation is an increased activity of glucagon due to to reduced intake of carbohydrates then a failure of regulation by insulin. There is no illness and the liquid diet was not prescribed due to glucemic control. The reason for it wont have any effect on the glucose levels. When a variety of liquids were consumed the glucose levels are normal.
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The body can and will produce significant quantities of sugar on it's own. If you're just drinking water, it's likely that the body 'thinks' it is starving and begins to produce the necessary sugars to keep the bodily functions going. If you're sick and you're not eating, you may find it very difficult to control your blood sugar because of the sugars being created by your body to 'feed' you so that you have the strength to fight the illness despite the lack of food. In fact, one of the first signs of illness in diabetics is elevated blood sugar readings.
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Why were you placed on a liquid diet? If it was because you were ill that could be one reason for elevate blood glucose. If you were on a liquid diet for test taking reasons, did you have to drink or take any type of prep, that could also be a reason why your blood glucose could be elevated. Were you taking your meds while on liquid diet?
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