Diabetic anyone?

[JustJo]

(((((( DressyFemme )))))) ...I know what you're feeling right now and it's a shock...and scary...and depressing....and I know it made me more than a little angry too.

Here's the good news...you really can do this. I'm the biggest needle-phobe you ever met, and I got to the point that I can test my fingers without pain. Try different devices if you need to...I use a testing "pen" that is very adjustable and, if I use the side of my fingers, it doesn't hurt. It also has an adapter so I can test anywhere. I haven't had to, but it's good to know that I can if I need to.

I'm surprised that your doctor put you on meds without getting you a testing meter. It's really critical that you learn how your own body reacts to the disease. Some diabetics can eat things that others can't....and no one can tell you that. You've got to learn it through trial and error.

Ouch on the fall over the coffee table...and I hear you...I've passed out in my own driveway shoveling snow and in my back yard weeding. It's really important to eat....small amounts and frequently.

PM me if you like, and I'll be happy to share my yahoo with you too. This was a difficult transition for me, and I am totally here for you.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I use a testing "pen" that is very adjustable and, if I use the side of my fingers, it doesn't hurt. It also has an adapter so I can test anywhere. I haven't had to, but it's good to know that I can if I need to.

This is the device I use...Accu Chek Soft Clik lancet pen... http://www.americandiabeteswholesale...e_1206_143.htm

[JustJo]

Back from the doctor...A1c is still a solid 6.6...

She's hemming and hawing about upping my medication a little because she is pushing to get me below 6. I understand, but it's difficult to accomplish for sure.

After a bit of back and forth she gave me that look and said..."I'm not changing your meds this time, but I want you to start to really watch your carbs closely again. Cut down on all of it...bread, potatoes, corn, nothing baked....you know how to do this."

Truth is...I do know how to do this. I just hate doing it.

It's kind of what I was saying in the deadly sin thread....this pushes all my envy buttons. Why can other people eat candy and cookies and ice cream and I can't?

I know what works for me...throw the sugar and the potato chips and the white flour anything in the garbage. Don't eat bread. Don't eat starchy veggies. Live on lean meat and vegetables and non-fat dairy products. If I must have a "sandwich", put it on a single whole wheat tortilla and wrap that sucker.

Yep, I know how to do this. Grrrrrrrrr......

[lipstixgal]

I'm on a low carb/no sugar diet and lost up to 7 lbs already and like it very much. Its heavy on the protein so that is good...good luck to all of you on the diet!!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Hello all....

My numbers have been on the rise, for no apparent reason than they can. I am up to 40 units of 70/30 mix Novalog in the morning and at bedtime, regular Insulin as needed, and still take my 10mg extended release Glucotrol.

I know from experience that I am a bit dehydrated which ups my numbers, but I have been so busy that I forget to eat and drink quite frequently....my numbers don't go down when I forget to eat...they just stay the same or go up if I get an internal sugar release.

Sorry for whining, I'm in a bit of a funk.

[JustJo]

Whining is totally allowed MsT.... I get in that place a lot myself...like when all I want is a Snickers bar.

So important to eat regularly and stay hydrated....take care of yourself!

[Rockinonahigh]

When I had my thyroids and whatever they can test for with blood,the only thing that my doc said was,your sugar is up a tad,no she didnt tell me how much b ut said to check out what ive been eating and see what I can change to something better.So I now use splenda for sugar if I need it,I have been exersiseing for three days a week for a while so thats covered.I do eat whole wheat bread for the most part I do like my french bread now and again.So yesterday I got a letter from the diatishion at the hospital for an appoingment wich I cant make cause of work,so I called her.I think she and the doc need to get on he same page cause she was going on like I was full onset diabeties,after she stoped talking my head off and I could geta word in edge wise I ask a fue questions and also told her what the doc said.She agrees im not diabetic but need to watch my diet and exersise.So I told her I already was watching my food better and have been working out for a while.Bytime we got off the phone I will be looking for some crazy weired diet to come in the mail for me to follow..I have no idea how they can get a reading on my sugar with one test, this was done dureing the thanks giveing holliday season,u can bet I was bakeing all sortd of goodies and tasting them.The diatishion said they run a 3 month average on the results...bull hocky.I may be in denial but if thay wanted a true reading they should have not done it dureing the hollidays when the doc knows im a bakeing fool at that time.At the moment im a lotta pissed about it all ...hells bells this is the last think I want to deal with.It dosent run in mu family at all,I had an ultrasound done a couple of months ago cause my gaull bladder was acting up so they checked my pancrease(sp?) and liver then and said they were in great shape.At the moment I dont know what to think,confused I am.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Back from the doctor...A1c is still a solid 6.6...

She's hemming and hawing about upping my medication a little because she is pushing to get me below 6. I understand, but it's difficult to accomplish for sure.

After a bit of back and forth she gave me that look and said..."I'm not changing your meds this time, but I want you to start to really watch your carbs closely again. Cut down on all of it...bread, potatoes, corn, nothing baked....you know how to do this."

Truth is...I do know how to do this. I just hate doing it.

It's kind of what I was saying in the deadly sin thread....this pushes all my envy buttons. Why can other people eat candy and cookies and ice cream and I can't?

I know what works for me...throw the sugar and the potato chips and the white flour anything in the garbage. Don't eat bread. Don't eat starchy veggies. Live on lean meat and vegetables and non-fat dairy products. If I must have a "sandwich", put it on a single whole wheat tortilla and wrap that sucker.

Yep, I know how to do this. Grrrrrrrrr......

I dont blame u for being pissed,I would be too.I am not in any way looking forwards to the dam diet list when it comes in...at all.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Just got back my A1C...it was at 127 for the last 90 days, which is good because I am now taking just 30 mg of Actos! WooHoo! Diet and exercise works. Just stick with it. It is a major pain in the ass, but it keeps us going.

[Rockinonahigh]

OK,I just got the diet plan from the doc,in it the results of the A1C test are 6.3,I also was reading the diet plan...dose anyone really beleave someone can live off this thing?? I tryed one thes lo-cal lo-carb no fat things a while back all it did was make me feel like I was totaly washed out.Forget exersiseing three or more time a week cause when I did I near passed out from fatigue.So how do u all handle this and live a normal life..Im not being an ass about this I genuly need to know the ins and outs of it all.

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

OK,I just got the diet plan from the doc,in it the results of the A1C test are 6.3,I also was reading the diet plan...dose anyone really beleave someone can live off this thing?? I tryed one thes lo-cal lo-carb no fat things a while back all it did was make me feel like I was totaly washed out.Forget exersiseing three or more time a week cause when I did I near passed out from fatigue.So how do u all handle this and live a normal life..Im not being an ass about this I genuly need to know the ins and outs of it all.

Rockin I'm on a low carb/ no sugar diet and lost 10 lbs and I exercise too. Its high in protein and veggies and salad. I feel better and don't want to become a diabetic so I will do whatever it takes because it runs in my family. My A1C was 6.6 which is high it needs to be under 6 like a 4!! You need to eat protein and drink a lot of water if that helps I hope so..

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

OK,I just got the diet plan from the doc,in it the results of the A1C test are 6.3,I also was reading the diet plan...dose anyone really beleave someone can live off this thing?? I tryed one thes lo-cal lo-carb no fat things a while back all it did was make me feel like I was totaly washed out.Forget exersiseing three or more time a week cause when I did I near passed out from fatigue.So how do u all handle this and live a normal life..Im not being an ass about this I genuly need to know the ins and outs of it all.

Hi Rockin,

My last A1c was 6.6. It really does test the 3 month average of your blood sugar...because excess sugar in your blood attaches to your blood cells...and blood cells have a life span of 3 months. It sounds crazy, but it really is true.

From what I've been told, anything over a 6 is diabetic (with or without meds), and most doctors want you below 6. Anything over 7 means that damage is happening to your organs.

Ironically, you will get more energy as you control your blood sugar, exercise and take your meds. Uncontrolled blood sugar equals extreme fatigue in diabetics.

Eat small amounts frequently...control your carbohydrate consumption (especially white flour, sugar, white rice, baked goodies like cake and cookies, candy)....eat lots of fiber, lean meat, and veggies.

The main thing is to remember that sugar spikes your blood sugar up, and then you bottom out. Both will make you feel horrible and cause problems. The goal is to maintain a steady level of blood sugar...and small amounts of healthy food at regular intervals is what does that.

Good luck!