Re: I am new diabetic.. what's with this?

[Guest guest]

I liked that sorry you had to join us but glad you did. One question what is

the best exercise to do to lower sugar? I was up till tonight doing an

exercycle for 30 minutes but I hurt my knee and the bike irritated it. Any

suggestions??

Kathy

[Guest guest]

I liked that sorry you had to join us but glad you did. One question what is

the best exercise to do to lower sugar? I was up till tonight doing an

exercycle for 30 minutes but I hurt my knee and the bike irritated it. Any

suggestions??

Kathy

[Guest guest]

I liked that sorry you had to join us but glad you did. One question what is

the best exercise to do to lower sugar? I was up till tonight doing an

exercycle for 30 minutes but I hurt my knee and the bike irritated it. Any

suggestions??

Kathy

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome. If you go to the bottom of this (or any) message, there

are links for newcomers that will help you alot. Your blood sugar is too

high, and then it goes too low (probably what caused you to feel weird and

faint). You are at risk of diabetic complications. It would really serve

you well to do some reading in the books and links listed in the newcomers'

section and learn more about your disease and how to control it. Gretchen

Becker's book: The First Year with Type II Diabetes would probably be the

best place to start.

Are you on any medications? What did your doc tell you to do to control

your blood suguar? Do you have a meter and are you testing frequently?

Frequent testing will tell you how what you eat effects your blood sugar,

and if you write everything down, you will learn alot. Drink LOTS of water

and increase your exercise. This will help too.

Sorry you had to join us, and glad you did.

Barb

> Hello,

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome. If you go to the bottom of this (or any) message, there

are links for newcomers that will help you alot. Your blood sugar is too

high, and then it goes too low (probably what caused you to feel weird and

faint). You are at risk of diabetic complications. It would really serve

you well to do some reading in the books and links listed in the newcomers'

section and learn more about your disease and how to control it. Gretchen

Becker's book: The First Year with Type II Diabetes would probably be the

best place to start.

Are you on any medications? What did your doc tell you to do to control

your blood suguar? Do you have a meter and are you testing frequently?

Frequent testing will tell you how what you eat effects your blood sugar,

and if you write everything down, you will learn alot. Drink LOTS of water

and increase your exercise. This will help too.

Sorry you had to join us, and glad you did.

Barb

> Hello,

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome. If you go to the bottom of this (or any) message, there

are links for newcomers that will help you alot. Your blood sugar is too

high, and then it goes too low (probably what caused you to feel weird and

faint). You are at risk of diabetic complications. It would really serve

you well to do some reading in the books and links listed in the newcomers'

section and learn more about your disease and how to control it. Gretchen

Becker's book: The First Year with Type II Diabetes would probably be the

best place to start.

Are you on any medications? What did your doc tell you to do to control

your blood suguar? Do you have a meter and are you testing frequently?

Frequent testing will tell you how what you eat effects your blood sugar,

and if you write everything down, you will learn alot. Drink LOTS of water

and increase your exercise. This will help too.

Sorry you had to join us, and glad you did.

Barb

> Hello,

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

[Guest guest]

Whitestrix said...

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

> I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> (basically last week).

> I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and my

> head started to swim.

> And I droped like a bomb, What happend ?

> Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

Well you just asked a bundle...I can recommend some reading...one of the

members of the list just put a text he wrote for diabetic newbies in the

group files yesterday....I think this is the perfect chance to point them

out to you...go to...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int/files/

scroll down to " Holmen " and inside that folder is a file called My

Speil 1 warnings...that would be a great place for you to

start....then after you get a little bit of info under you belt start asking

about the things you don't understand.

Also look at the bottom of this post for the recommended reading and newbie

links.

I'm glad you found the group...sounds like you need a bit of

help....welcome...I'm a kinda newbie too...I've been here just about 3

weeks....it's a great group.

Deb

_________________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Whitestrix said...

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

> I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> (basically last week).

> I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and my

> head started to swim.

> And I droped like a bomb, What happend ?

> Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

Well you just asked a bundle...I can recommend some reading...one of the

members of the list just put a text he wrote for diabetic newbies in the

group files yesterday....I think this is the perfect chance to point them

out to you...go to...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int/files/

scroll down to " Holmen " and inside that folder is a file called My

Speil 1 warnings...that would be a great place for you to

start....then after you get a little bit of info under you belt start asking

about the things you don't understand.

Also look at the bottom of this post for the recommended reading and newbie

links.

I'm glad you found the group...sounds like you need a bit of

help....welcome...I'm a kinda newbie too...I've been here just about 3

weeks....it's a great group.

Deb

_________________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Whitestrix said...

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

> I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> (basically last week).

> I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and my

> head started to swim.

> And I droped like a bomb, What happend ?

> Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

Well you just asked a bundle...I can recommend some reading...one of the

members of the list just put a text he wrote for diabetic newbies in the

group files yesterday....I think this is the perfect chance to point them

out to you...go to...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int/files/

scroll down to " Holmen " and inside that folder is a file called My

Speil 1 warnings...that would be a great place for you to

start....then after you get a little bit of info under you belt start asking

about the things you don't understand.

Also look at the bottom of this post for the recommended reading and newbie

links.

I'm glad you found the group...sounds like you need a bit of

help....welcome...I'm a kinda newbie too...I've been here just about 3

weeks....it's a great group.

Deb

_________________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi, Whitstarx...you didn't give your name so this will have to do for now.

Welcome to the list, sorry you had to join us ...but you'll get lots of help

here.

Your symptoms sound like you were having a hypoglycemic episode. What kind

of education did you doctor give you? Do you have a glucometer? Are you

testing? How often? What kind of diet modifications have you made? Are you

on any medication? Did your doctor tell you what your A1C was?

At the bottom of this page there's something called " bookmarks for newbies "

or something similar. I strongly suggest you read Dr. Bernstein's book " Dr.

Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions " by K. Bernstein, M.D. and the

Gretchen Becker book ASAP. Also check out Dr. Bernstein's website...the URL

is

http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml

These books and the website will give you a good starting point. Feel free

to ask anything...there are 500+ people on this list and we were all newbies

once. Take care, Vicki

In a message dated 03/23/2002 8:52:15 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

whitestarx@... writes:

>

> Hello,

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

>

> I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> (basically last week).

>

> I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and my

> head started to swim.

>

> And i droped like a bomb, What happend ?

>

> Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

>

> Thank you for any help.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Whitstarx...you didn't give your name so this will have to do for now.

Welcome to the list, sorry you had to join us ...but you'll get lots of help

here.

Your symptoms sound like you were having a hypoglycemic episode. What kind

of education did you doctor give you? Do you have a glucometer? Are you

testing? How often? What kind of diet modifications have you made? Are you

on any medication? Did your doctor tell you what your A1C was?

At the bottom of this page there's something called " bookmarks for newbies "

or something similar. I strongly suggest you read Dr. Bernstein's book " Dr.

Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions " by K. Bernstein, M.D. and the

Gretchen Becker book ASAP. Also check out Dr. Bernstein's website...the URL

is

http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml

These books and the website will give you a good starting point. Feel free

to ask anything...there are 500+ people on this list and we were all newbies

once. Take care, Vicki

In a message dated 03/23/2002 8:52:15 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

whitestarx@... writes:

>

> Hello,

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

>

> I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> (basically last week).

>

> I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and my

> head started to swim.

>

> And i droped like a bomb, What happend ?

>

> Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

>

> Thank you for any help.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Whitstarx...you didn't give your name so this will have to do for now.

Welcome to the list, sorry you had to join us ...but you'll get lots of help

here.

Your symptoms sound like you were having a hypoglycemic episode. What kind

of education did you doctor give you? Do you have a glucometer? Are you

testing? How often? What kind of diet modifications have you made? Are you

on any medication? Did your doctor tell you what your A1C was?

At the bottom of this page there's something called " bookmarks for newbies "

or something similar. I strongly suggest you read Dr. Bernstein's book " Dr.

Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions " by K. Bernstein, M.D. and the

Gretchen Becker book ASAP. Also check out Dr. Bernstein's website...the URL

is

http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml

These books and the website will give you a good starting point. Feel free

to ask anything...there are 500+ people on this list and we were all newbies

once. Take care, Vicki

In a message dated 03/23/2002 8:52:15 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

whitestarx@... writes:

>

> Hello,

> I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> control and is dagerous.

>

> I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> (basically last week).

>

> I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and my

> head started to swim.

>

> And i droped like a bomb, What happend ?

>

> Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

>

> Thank you for any help.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Walking is good but if you have a trick knee that could be problematic.

Water exercise is excellent if you have an indoor pool nearby. Is there a

local Y?

In a message dated 03/23/2002 10:14:51 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

tiggeriffic4258@... writes:

>

> I liked that sorry you had to join us but glad you did. One question what

> is

> the best exercise to do to lower sugar? I was up till tonight doing an

> exercycle for 30 minutes but I hurt my knee and the bike irritated it. Any

>

> suggestions??

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

Walking is good but if you have a trick knee that could be problematic.

Water exercise is excellent if you have an indoor pool nearby. Is there a

local Y?

In a message dated 03/23/2002 10:14:51 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

tiggeriffic4258@... writes:

>

> I liked that sorry you had to join us but glad you did. One question what

> is

> the best exercise to do to lower sugar? I was up till tonight doing an

> exercycle for 30 minutes but I hurt my knee and the bike irritated it. Any

>

> suggestions??

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

Walking is good but if you have a trick knee that could be problematic.

Water exercise is excellent if you have an indoor pool nearby. Is there a

local Y?

In a message dated 03/23/2002 10:14:51 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

tiggeriffic4258@... writes:

>

> I liked that sorry you had to join us but glad you did. One question what

> is

> the best exercise to do to lower sugar? I was up till tonight doing an

> exercycle for 30 minutes but I hurt my knee and the bike irritated it. Any

>

> suggestions??

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

There is a local Y, I think I will look into that.

[Guest guest]

Hello Vicki,

My name is Darren... My doctor told me i was type 2 diabetic and said

take these tablets (Metformin).

I do not have a glucometer but i intend to get one tomorrow.

I am sorry i do not know what an A1C is.

Thank you for your help Vicky

Darren.

> Hi, Whitstarx...you didn't give your name so this will have to do

for now.

> Welcome to the list, sorry you had to join us ...but you'll get

lots of help

> here.

>

> Your symptoms sound like you were having a hypoglycemic episode.

What kind

> of education did you doctor give you? Do you have a glucometer? Are

you

> testing? How often? What kind of diet modifications have you

made? Are you

> on any medication? Did your doctor tell you what your A1C was?

>

> At the bottom of this page there's something called " bookmarks for

newbies "

> or something similar. I strongly suggest you read Dr. Bernstein's

book " Dr.

> Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions " by K. Bernstein, M.D. and

the

> Gretchen Becker book ASAP. Also check out Dr. Bernstein's

website...the URL

> is

>

> http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml

>

> These books and the website will give you a good starting point.

Feel free

> to ask anything...there are 500+ people on this list and we were

all newbies

> once. Take care, Vicki

>

>

>

> In a message dated 03/23/2002 8:52:15 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

> whitestarx@y... writes:

>

>

> >

> > Hello,

> > I am a new type 2 diabetic, My Doctor says my diabetes is out of

> > control and is dagerous.

> >

> > I had a strange episode not long after i was told i am type 2

> > (basically last week).

> >

> > I went dizzy my head started to spin and i felt a deep nausea and

my

> > head started to swim.

> >

> > And i droped like a bomb, What happend ?

> >

> > Also why do i get thirsty alot ?

> >

> > Thank you for any help.

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

" Hi, Darren...well, yes, a glucometer is the first thing. Then you

need to test a lot " .

How many fingers am i gonna have to slain with diabetes ?

But seriously is it true that your fingers get really sensitive with

all this testing ?

( i have some mental image of me walking around like a pin cushion).

Darren.

[Guest guest]

Hello,

" Hi, Darren...well, yes, a glucometer is the first thing. Then you

need to test a lot " .

How many fingers am i gonna have to slain with diabetes ?

But seriously is it true that your fingers get really sensitive with

all this testing ?

( i have some mental image of me walking around like a pin cushion).

Darren.

[Guest guest]

Hello Anne,

I remember that A1C test mine was 9.6 or 9.8...

I also had some done right there with the glucometer.. they was 13.

something or 14 on a fasting test ..

I know that's not good (i watched the nurse's face)... i'll get this

under control soon.

Thank you for your help Anne

Darren.

" An A1C is short for HbA1C. It's a test for glycolated hemoglobin

(hopefully I spelled that right). What it measures is your average

blood sugar over the past three months. It is a blood test that your

doctor should order or maybe already did on you. Generally any

result over 6.0, which correlates to an average blood sugar reading

of 120,results in a diagnosis of diabetes " .

[Guest guest]

Hello Anne,

I remember that A1C test mine was 9.6 or 9.8...

I also had some done right there with the glucometer.. they was 13.

something or 14 on a fasting test ..

I know that's not good (i watched the nurse's face)... i'll get this

under control soon.

Thank you for your help Anne

Darren.

" An A1C is short for HbA1C. It's a test for glycolated hemoglobin

(hopefully I spelled that right). What it measures is your average

blood sugar over the past three months. It is a blood test that your

doctor should order or maybe already did on you. Generally any

result over 6.0, which correlates to an average blood sugar reading

of 120,results in a diagnosis of diabetes " .

[Guest guest]

Darren, use the lowest effective setting on the lancet pen, do the

sides of your fingertips rather than the front of them, and alternate

fingers. That way it isn't bad at all. You're very lucky to have

found this group right away. Keep asking questions and keep

learning. It's the best way to master this disease before it masters

you.

Christy

> Hello,

> " Hi, Darren...well, yes, a glucometer is the first thing. Then you

> need to test a lot " .

>

> How many fingers am i gonna have to slain with diabetes ?

>

> But seriously is it true that your fingers get really sensitive

with

> all this testing ?

>

> ( i have some mental image of me walking around like a pin cushion).

> Darren.

[Guest guest]

Darren, use the lowest effective setting on the lancet pen, do the

sides of your fingertips rather than the front of them, and alternate

fingers. That way it isn't bad at all. You're very lucky to have

found this group right away. Keep asking questions and keep

learning. It's the best way to master this disease before it masters

you.

Christy

> Hello,

> " Hi, Darren...well, yes, a glucometer is the first thing. Then you

> need to test a lot " .

>

> How many fingers am i gonna have to slain with diabetes ?

>

> But seriously is it true that your fingers get really sensitive

with

> all this testing ?

>

> ( i have some mental image of me walking around like a pin cushion).

> Darren.

[Guest guest]

I have got a glucometer now and your all right .. it does not hurt..

much beyond the manic screaming.. just joking.

Thought i am a little bothered that my levels are higher that what i

have been told they should be.

The lowest reading i have had since i got my meter was 10.4... first

thing in the morning.

> Vicki,

> Thank goodness for this list and all the people on it. I changed

my lancet

> earlier and suprise it didn't hurt. It was getting to hurt and I

just

> chalked it up to testing more often.

> Kathy

[Guest guest]

I have got a glucometer now and your all right .. it does not hurt..

much beyond the manic screaming.. just joking.

Thought i am a little bothered that my levels are higher that what i

have been told they should be.

The lowest reading i have had since i got my meter was 10.4... first

thing in the morning.

> Vicki,

> Thank goodness for this list and all the people on it. I changed

my lancet

> earlier and suprise it didn't hurt. It was getting to hurt and I

just

> chalked it up to testing more often.

> Kathy