Guest guest Posted April 7, 1999 Report Share Posted April 7, 1999 Dear a, Wish we could be there in person to give you a hug, but you've got to pull that meter out of mothballs and start using it to see what you're eating that keeps those Bg levels high. When they start coming down, be sure to tell us and you'll get all sorts of support from those on the list. -moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 1999 Report Share Posted April 7, 1999 Hi One of my reasons I joined this list is because although I cut my eating down, I still do not have good control. I do have a glucometer but very rarely ever use it. I am insulin dependent. Looking for a lot of support to get me thru. a --- Meenie wrote: > > > > > >I need some advice and appreciate all the help. > Yesterday, my BG was > >133. I took it in the morning. Today it was 157 and > I ate virtually no > >carbs all day. I only had protein and veggies. > > What time was the 157 reading? And what veggies did > you eat? Carrots, corn, > and potatoes are very high in carbs. > > I had 4 oz. cottage > >cheese for breakfast today and took it again(two > hours later) and it was > >203. That is pretty high, isn't it? > > Yes, that is pretty high. Was the cottage cheese > the only thing you ate? > Did you add anything to it? Fruit? What about to > drink? > > I > >just do not know what I am doing wrong. > > You may not be doing anything wrong... How are you > feeling? do you have a > bad cold or flu? Infections make the bg's go up . > How about stress? That > does the same thing. > > > >I just got the gulcometer yesterday and am doing > better with it. I > >learned how to use the pricker so it is not so bad. > > Good for you, !! That's the first big step in > taking control of this > critter called diabetes. > > > >I would appreciate any advice. > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >We have a new web site! > >http://www.onelist.com > >Onelist: The leading provider of free email > community services > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Did you know that we add over 1,000 new e-mail > communities every day? > http://www.ONElist.com > Explore a new hobby, discover a new friend, laugh at > a new joke! > === Love, Grannyrob _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 1999 Report Share Posted April 7, 1999 I saw my doctor yesterday. My bg has come from 250 to 129 and my A1c was 7.9. My diagnosis was last January, so I think I am doing well, I need to do better, but okay so far. I have learned to use my meter but I only take a reading once a day, usually at 6am. I take Glugophage and I asked if that accounted for the 14 pounds that I have lost. He said that Glucophage would cause a little weight loss, but not that much. My diet changes would account for most of the 14 pounds. I go back in three months but I feel optimistic that I can handle this now. I told the doctor about this group and he was very impressed. Thanks a lot, this list has helped me. It is good to have someone else to talk to, and to listen to and learn from. BTW I asked about the Dr Atkins diet and he said " no-don't do it " . Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 1999 Report Share Posted April 8, 1999 Hi a If you don't use your glucometer, how do you know how much insulin to use? I'm curious because I thought that was how you figgered out the correct dose of insulin (can you tell I don't use insulin? hehe) You say that even though you cut your eating down, you still don't have good control. I am assuming you are a type II and have moved to insulin, not using insulin because you are IDDM? What kinds of food are you eating? That may make a lot more difference than how much you are eating. Low carb made the big difference for me, have you tried that? I'm on Atkins but there are several low carb diets around. You really should dust off that glucometer, it can tell you a lot about the foods you are eating. Experiment with it. Test yourself, then eat one particular food, then test again after 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. See how that food is affecting you - you might be surprised. I can eat a ton of steak or shrimp with butter and hardly be affected, but if I eat a baked potato or some pasta VAROOM my bg's go thru the roof! Meenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 1999 Report Share Posted April 8, 1999 , It's from the Lactose in the Cottage Cheese... it's loaded with lactose!!! Even milk can raise your sugar. Remember anything ending in ose ie... glucose fructose lactose sucrose any 'ose is a scientific term for sugar. You may want to get with your doctor and find out what goals you need to set with your sugars... remember, your liver stockpiles sugar and releases it while you are sleeping... this is called the dawn phenominon. It's common to go to sleep and have 110 and wake up at 150+. My Dr. set the goals for me... I test once when I get up... Give my first dose of insulin and eat. Then I test two hours after every meal and my goal is to be at 140 or less two hours after I eat. And remember... that's a goal... not an absolute! Obs Re: What? > > > I need some advice and appreciate all the help. Yesterday, my BG was > 133. I took it in the morning. Today it was 157 and I ate virtually no > carbs all day. I only had protein and veggies. I had 4 oz. cottage > cheese for breakfast today and took it again(two hours later) and it was > 203. That is pretty high, isn't it? How much should it go up after > eating? What is causing the fluctuation? Could someone suggest something > better to eat for breakfast that would not cause it to go up so much. I > just do not know what I am doing wrong. > > I just got the gulcometer yesterday and am doing better with it. I > learned how to use the pricker so it is not so bad. > > I would appreciate any advice. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > We have a new web site! > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 1999 Report Share Posted April 9, 1999 " You may want to get with your doctor and find out what goals you need to set with your sugars... remember, your liver stockpiles sugar and releases it while you are sleeping... this is called the dawn phenominon. It's common to go to sleep and have 110 and wake up at 150+. " This sure does explain alot. Thanks for the information. I printed out your letter and will show that to the doctor tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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