Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Ricy I bet he just has not had any diabetics who questioned him before!Perhaps if you continue to be assertive and show interest in your care, he might come around. You can always ask him why he doesn't answer your questions. May people are afraid to question their doc; as a former nurse, I have found most of them (even the crabby ones) usuallyare the way they abecause they are discouraged about the way most people don't follow thrugh with instruction and advice, so the docs take the easy way out and give the patient the kind of advice most patients want-which is to continue living the way have bee living and not make ny changes. Afterall, life is easier if you don't have to make changes, even if it hursts you! If you keep telling him you want to make changes in order to help yourself he might come around. If he doesn't, change docs. High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm not Dave, but BG spiking means that your BG goes radically up after eating. For instancegoing from a GG of 100to220 whould be a BG spike. Re: High carbs Hi . what does bg spiking mean? Ken b High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Ken, To see what kind of spikes you get, test your sugars about two hours after eating. this will give you a good indication of which foods cause your blood sugars to spike and hence which ones you should avoid. Cheers, Brett. High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Ricky Joe, Does not surprise me. Don't forget these guys got to work with the ADA and perhaps the low carb diet does not go to his way of thinking. It could also be as Pat says and maybe he'll come around if you show interest and if not find another doc who wants to work at your diabetes control as partners to achieve the best health care for you. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Ricky Joe Cook Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 1:55 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Ricky Joe, Does not surprise me. Don't forget these guys got to work with the ADA and perhaps the low carb diet does not go to his way of thinking. It could also be as Pat says and maybe he'll come around if you show interest and if not find another doc who wants to work at your diabetes control as partners to achieve the best health care for you. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Ricky Joe Cook Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 1:55 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi, Definitely hassle him if your not getting the info you require. You are much better off being pro-active, rather than going with the flow. My Dr new his stuff but didn't give me much info until I hassled him over a couple of visits and threatened to go somewhere else. He said to me that I am different from all other of his patients, as I am after info and want to be proactive and he need to remember this when seeing me. Most of his other patients, he says he is struggling to get their A1C under 7 and their colestral under 5.5. I personally think that part of the problem is that he isn't giving them enough info and not encouraging them to learn about their disease. When I spoke to him about low carbs, he said that it makes sense, but that it wasn't really his area and that a good dietician would be the best to consult. Just keep asking and threaten to go somewhere else if the info you need isn't forthcoming. Cheers, Brett. High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hello Brett; I do that and am getting used to the facts, that warn me...for instance, bannanas really pile up the carbs and fast...another one, eating tea biscui! I guess that the tea biscuit is full of lard and packed with white flour! Man, I've got to master the urge and keep carefully counting. TXS; Ken Bt High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hello Brett; I do that and am getting used to the facts, that warn me...for instance, bannanas really pile up the carbs and fast...another one, eating tea biscui! I guess that the tea biscuit is full of lard and packed with white flour! Man, I've got to master the urge and keep carefully counting. TXS; Ken Bt High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hello Brett; I do that and am getting used to the facts, that warn me...for instance, bannanas really pile up the carbs and fast...another one, eating tea biscui! I guess that the tea biscuit is full of lard and packed with white flour! Man, I've got to master the urge and keep carefully counting. TXS; Ken Bt High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 It means going above acceptable bs levels. It is rare for a normal person to spike higher than 160 and it is extremely rare if a normal person spikes above 180. Try this experiment on yourself: consume a table spoonfull of flour, and record your bs level an hour later. Now consume a table spoonfull of sugar and do the same. I will bet your bs level rose higher on the table spoonfull of flour than it did on the table spoonfull of sugar. My logic is simple, since glucose is the simplest sugar in the blood stream, there is more glucose in a spoonfull of flour a complex starch than a spoonfull of sugar a less complicated starch or sugar. Normal people whose bs levels spike at 200 or higher are usually known sooner or later as diabetics. High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 It means going above acceptable bs levels. It is rare for a normal person to spike higher than 160 and it is extremely rare if a normal person spikes above 180. Try this experiment on yourself: consume a table spoonfull of flour, and record your bs level an hour later. Now consume a table spoonfull of sugar and do the same. I will bet your bs level rose higher on the table spoonfull of flour than it did on the table spoonfull of sugar. My logic is simple, since glucose is the simplest sugar in the blood stream, there is more glucose in a spoonfull of flour a complex starch than a spoonfull of sugar a less complicated starch or sugar. Normal people whose bs levels spike at 200 or higher are usually known sooner or later as diabetics. High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 It means going above acceptable bs levels. It is rare for a normal person to spike higher than 160 and it is extremely rare if a normal person spikes above 180. Try this experiment on yourself: consume a table spoonfull of flour, and record your bs level an hour later. Now consume a table spoonfull of sugar and do the same. I will bet your bs level rose higher on the table spoonfull of flour than it did on the table spoonfull of sugar. My logic is simple, since glucose is the simplest sugar in the blood stream, there is more glucose in a spoonfull of flour a complex starch than a spoonfull of sugar a less complicated starch or sugar. Normal people whose bs levels spike at 200 or higher are usually known sooner or later as diabetics. High carbs Hi and list members, I was told by my diabetes educator that I could have 60 to 70 grams of carbs per meal. That snacks should be 15 grams. For a daily total of 225 carbs per day. I just got a new primary care doctor and is well respected and has many diabetic clients. I mentioned this to him and that I thought that those numbers were high from what I had been reading from others on some of the diabetic forums. He didn't really say anything and kind of changed the subject. Why would he do this? I'm really sort of disappointed because this doc is very well educated and I thought by going to him he'd have a real hands on attitude about handling the diabetes. He was sort of like do you want me to write prescriptions for you today. I told him yes and that seemed about it. Its sort of really scary that people that aren't assertive about getting treated would get this kind of treatment they might just not follow through because they would think like I'm thinking well this guy doesn't think there's much wrong so why am I making such a big deal about it. I was having trouble I think with the Metformin first giving me slight diarrhea and then about a week ago I started getting really constipated to the point where I couldn't go. He didn't think the Metformin was doing it but said to stop taking it for three days even though my bg numbers would probably go very high. I did stop taking it and I got a little better but still was having problems. I started taking the new Metformin he proscribed which is 1000 mg twice a day. Since we couldn't get a pill in that size we went with two 500 mg twice a day so now I'm taking four pills a day plus the blood pressure medicine. He did give me an order Togo have a new A1C but didn't even suggest when I should go back to see him. He said I'd get a letter from him with the A1C results in it. My partner says he's just busy but I'm really confused and feel like he doesn't really want to be treating me. Do you think I'm just being to sensitive? Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks . I've mentioned the South Beach diet several times, but haven't actually searched out the site. I'll be checking it out! Dave A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:23) Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks . I've mentioned the South Beach diet several times, but haven't actually searched out the site. I'll be checking it out! Dave A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:23) Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 you can get the southbeach diet book from c n i b library. karen Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 you can get the southbeach diet book from c n i b library. karen Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 if you do this diet, and you are on long term insulin, make sure that you time it right for your peak to hit around a meal or snack time. Kell MSN: Kell@... Skype: KlarssonNY " I have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute. " -- West Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 When I took all of my daily long-acting insulin like Lantus in a single dose, I was plagued with low sugar reactions during the night or early morning. This is the reason I take two shots of a half dose twice per day, say 9pm at night and 9am in the morning. This is called the split dose method. Ever since using it I have never been bothered with low sugar reactions during my sleep. If your morning bs level is high, then you need to increase the Lantus dosage. Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 When I took all of my daily long-acting insulin like Lantus in a single dose, I was plagued with low sugar reactions during the night or early morning. This is the reason I take two shots of a half dose twice per day, say 9pm at night and 9am in the morning. This is called the split dose method. Ever since using it I have never been bothered with low sugar reactions during my sleep. If your morning bs level is high, then you need to increase the Lantus dosage. Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I find that I drop low when it peaks in the afternoon about 4pm, I take it at night at about 11. I wonder if the split method would work for me Kell MSN: Kell@... Skype: KlarssonNY " I have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute. " -- West Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hi Kelleigh, The only way to know is to try it. I don't think you're in any danger with trying this, especially since over night, your body will have less insulin. You might tend to run higher in the morning though, since you did say you're experiencing the dawn phenomena. Do you eat any kind of bed-time snack? If so, try cutting that back or eliminating it. Dave A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:23) Re: High carbs Hi, I recall hearing an ad that gave the web address for this diet: southbeachdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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