Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Hello roger_holmen@..., In reference to your comment: ð In re-reading that post I sent, I realize that I may have ð made a sweeping generalization that doesn't apply to ð many such as yourself. You are obviously in good ð control of your bg's as shown by all the results you ð quoted, and I cannot quibble with your choice to have ð that piece of cake because you know exactly what it ð will do to your bg's, and it is a thoughtful, intelligent ð decision. Thanks ... oh yeah i run into those folks who never do a finger stick, who always eat what they want, take 3 diabetes pills (no clue as to name) and get blood work from the dr once a year, have NO clue what is drawn let alone what the results are.... say they HAVE to eat cuz their sugar is low.... lol good excuse, unless on certain meds, you don't have hypo's unless you are hypoglycemic not diabetic. My dr adores me, but also gets frustrated, cuz i walk in, say i want this and this and this done, i bring my readings in with me, ask for certain tests. etc. LOL this time i'm going in the end of the month, telling her i want meds to cause menopause, cuz i need it, i have 15 reasons why i need the cycle stopped NOW.... all related to diabetes and wt issues, and mobility issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Hello roger_holmen@..., In reference to your comment: ð In re-reading that post I sent, I realize that I may have ð made a sweeping generalization that doesn't apply to ð many such as yourself. You are obviously in good ð control of your bg's as shown by all the results you ð quoted, and I cannot quibble with your choice to have ð that piece of cake because you know exactly what it ð will do to your bg's, and it is a thoughtful, intelligent ð decision. Thanks ... oh yeah i run into those folks who never do a finger stick, who always eat what they want, take 3 diabetes pills (no clue as to name) and get blood work from the dr once a year, have NO clue what is drawn let alone what the results are.... say they HAVE to eat cuz their sugar is low.... lol good excuse, unless on certain meds, you don't have hypo's unless you are hypoglycemic not diabetic. My dr adores me, but also gets frustrated, cuz i walk in, say i want this and this and this done, i bring my readings in with me, ask for certain tests. etc. LOL this time i'm going in the end of the month, telling her i want meds to cause menopause, cuz i need it, i have 15 reasons why i need the cycle stopped NOW.... all related to diabetes and wt issues, and mobility issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Hello moseart@..., In reference to your comment: ð My Doctors have NEVER explained any of this to me ð so please define " glycation " for me. I'd like to know ð what it is cuz I must have it most of the time. glycation.... stick blood cells, that clump.... then cause complications cuz the cells stick together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Hello moseart@..., In reference to your comment: ð My Doctors have NEVER explained any of this to me ð so please define " glycation " for me. I'd like to know ð what it is cuz I must have it most of the time. glycation.... stick blood cells, that clump.... then cause complications cuz the cells stick together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 GayRghts@... wrote: > > Hello roger_holmen@..., > > In reference to your comment: > > ð I would question the credibility of any diabetic that told > ð me that they can eat " whatever they like " and their bg's > ð are " fine " . > > hmm i can eat a bit of whatever i want, once a day or less, and my bs will be > fine. > > But my last 3 hba1c's are 6.0, 6.1 6.0 and my bs during the day runs > around 92 - 115 cept for the dawn effect... if i had a piece of cake, i'd be > about 170 at 1hr then 130 2 hrs pp but then i'd be down to 100 by 3 hrs. i'm > ok with that if i do it less than once a day, and if it doesnt affect my > overall readings.... > > I've been told by my drs and i've not seen any studys to disagree that i'm ok > if i do this. > > , Thank you for setting me straight. In re-reading that post I sent, I realize that I may have made a sweeping generalization that doesn't apply to many such as yourself. You are obviously in good control of your bg's as shown by all the results you quoted, and I cannot quibble with your choice to have that piece of cake because you know exactly what it will do to your bg's, and it is a thoughtful, intelligent decision. Yes, there is some glycation when you head up to the 170 range, but since you are maintaining low levels most of the time, there is evidence that it will reverse in about 24 hours. Not so if the bg levels remain high and that is where most people get into problems, and it will show in their HbA1c. I was referring to those (and I personally know several) that eat as much of whatever they want, say they are doing fine (or their Dr tells them that), and when pressed will have bg's on a roller-coaster to quite high and low levels, a high average bg, and HbA1c's higher than " normal " . I know that part of this is the acceptance by many Drs of mediocre goals for bg & HbA1c and a general patient lack of education about this disease. Fortunately, IMHO, those on this list (and LC-D) are getting more of the whole story from many who are actually living with this 800 lb gorilla and controlling it (such as yourself). , T2 Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 GayRghts@... wrote: > > Hello roger_holmen@..., > > In reference to your comment: > > ð I would question the credibility of any diabetic that told > ð me that they can eat " whatever they like " and their bg's > ð are " fine " . > > hmm i can eat a bit of whatever i want, once a day or less, and my bs will be > fine. > > But my last 3 hba1c's are 6.0, 6.1 6.0 and my bs during the day runs > around 92 - 115 cept for the dawn effect... if i had a piece of cake, i'd be > about 170 at 1hr then 130 2 hrs pp but then i'd be down to 100 by 3 hrs. i'm > ok with that if i do it less than once a day, and if it doesnt affect my > overall readings.... > > I've been told by my drs and i've not seen any studys to disagree that i'm ok > if i do this. > > , Thank you for setting me straight. In re-reading that post I sent, I realize that I may have made a sweeping generalization that doesn't apply to many such as yourself. You are obviously in good control of your bg's as shown by all the results you quoted, and I cannot quibble with your choice to have that piece of cake because you know exactly what it will do to your bg's, and it is a thoughtful, intelligent decision. Yes, there is some glycation when you head up to the 170 range, but since you are maintaining low levels most of the time, there is evidence that it will reverse in about 24 hours. Not so if the bg levels remain high and that is where most people get into problems, and it will show in their HbA1c. I was referring to those (and I personally know several) that eat as much of whatever they want, say they are doing fine (or their Dr tells them that), and when pressed will have bg's on a roller-coaster to quite high and low levels, a high average bg, and HbA1c's higher than " normal " . I know that part of this is the acceptance by many Drs of mediocre goals for bg & HbA1c and a general patient lack of education about this disease. Fortunately, IMHO, those on this list (and LC-D) are getting more of the whole story from many who are actually living with this 800 lb gorilla and controlling it (such as yourself). , T2 Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Yes, there is some glycation when you head up to the 170 >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm still new:-) My Doctors have NEVER explained any of this to me so please define " glycation " for me. I'd like to know what it is cuz I must have it most of the time. Art Art Mc moseart@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Yes, there is some glycation when you head up to the 170 >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm still new:-) My Doctors have NEVER explained any of this to me so please define " glycation " for me. I'd like to know what it is cuz I must have it most of the time. Art Art Mc moseart@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Many thanks to everyone who shared their input. I'm planning to ask my aunt how often she tests, and share some info with her. While she could very well have things under control, there's a good chance she has no idea what that really means or could be in denial. As a diabetic, I know it helps to have someone keep you in check once in a while, and I don't think anyone's doing that for her. Thanks again for all of the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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