Hi

August 14, 2005

Just watch spiking those blood glucose levels above 160! For almost 16

years I had A1C levels below 6.0 by just taking an oral pill like Diabeta or

the generic form glyburide, but I did not stop eating all the sugar I wanted

like candy bars, cake, cookies, ice cream, and beer, one of my favorites. I

don't know if that was one of the primary causes of my three heart attacks

and two heart bypass surgeries, but I suspect it is so. I was always told

by my doctor way back then that as long as I had an A1C level 6.0 or lower,

I was good to go. So I did!

Hi

> Hi Harry, Thanks for those suggestions about testing and exercising. To

> answer your question about having any infections of any kind the answer

> is

> no. I will start testing more often. I'll keep you all posted.

>

> By the way I'm taking Metformen 2000 milligrams a day.

>

> Terri

>

August 14, 2005

Just watch spiking those blood glucose levels above 160! For almost 16

years I had A1C levels below 6.0 by just taking an oral pill like Diabeta or

the generic form glyburide, but I did not stop eating all the sugar I wanted

like candy bars, cake, cookies, ice cream, and beer, one of my favorites. I

don't know if that was one of the primary causes of my three heart attacks

and two heart bypass surgeries, but I suspect it is so. I was always told

by my doctor way back then that as long as I had an A1C level 6.0 or lower,

I was good to go. So I did!

Hi

> Hi Harry, Thanks for those suggestions about testing and exercising. To

> answer your question about having any infections of any kind the answer

> is

> no. I will start testing more often. I'll keep you all posted.

>

> By the way I'm taking Metformen 2000 milligrams a day.

>

> Terri

>

August 14, 2005

Terri.

as you cut your carbs back, you may also need to cut your medication back so be

aware of that. This is why it is extremely important to keep your carbs at the

same amount per meal such as 30. This way, you can adjust your medication to

accommodate only 30 grams.

Also keep some glucose tablets on hand for any lows. one glucose tablet raises

your sugar typically 15 to 20 points and that is measurable. I.E if you are 60,

eat 2 tabs and you will raise to 100. don't use juice, candy, sugared pop, etc.

those raise your sugar but *do not* give you measurable results. You can

purchase glucose tablets, a bottle of 50, at most stores like wallmart for

around $4.99 for a bottle of 50.

Regards,

Hi

Hi Harry, Thanks for those suggestions about testing and exercising. To

answer your question about having any infections of any kind the answer is

no. I will start testing more often. I'll keep you all posted.

By the way I'm taking Metformen 2000 milligrams a day.

Terri

August 16, 2005

all foods you listed are good accept peanut butter. Most peanut butter is higher

carb since they use sugar in it to sweeten it. I.E jiffy, peter pan peanut

butter, etc. and those typically spike your bgs So that is all I would avoid.

Yes, you perfectly understand what to purchase grin. Walnuts are a great low

carb snack, dill pickles (not sweet), lettuce, cheese, etc. For a snack, prior

to bed, you could make a lettuce taco. I.E two pieces of lettuce with cheese in

it, turkey, some light mayo, or whatever. You could also have some olives as

well since they are low carb too. Be creative and have fun and share with us

what you come up with!

As far as bread, find the bread in the store that is very low carb. My mom

watches her carbs due to high trigliserite levels, she isnt' diabetic, and she

is able to find low carb bread that tastes great having only 6 grams of quick

acting carbs in it a slice.

You are getting the drill down Terri! Nice job! Just bare in mind, that if your

sugars were not running high, you could have 30 grams of quick acting carbs at a

meal. For now though, until your doc increases your medication, they should be

avoided at all cost.

Regards,

Hi

Hi, I'll be going to the store tomorrow. Since my blood sugar readings are

running high at the moment I was wondering what kind of things should I buy.

I am assuming lots of vegetables eggs, cheese, walnuts, lettuce, pickles

(dill I would assume. Would it be okay to buy things like celery,

cucumbers, and green peppers for a salad. I was also wondering about low

fat peanut butter and low fat cream cheese. And what about the Lee's

Delightful bread. If anyone has any other suggestions as to what to get and

what kind of things to avoid until I get back on track please let me know.

Thanks.

I also wanted to let you know that I put in a call tonight to the doctor's

office. Hopefully, when they come in tomorrow they'll get the message and

will return my call. I sure hope so because right now I feel like crap!

Take care all.

Terri

August 16, 2005