Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 What kind of insulin are you taking, Kay? Are you pleased with that 7.2? Do you have any complications? You do know that complications can eventually accrue at that A1C, don't you? If you could get your A1C below 6 you could probably totally avoid complications. If you already have neuropathy you could possibly reverse it by getting your A1C down below 6 and keeping it there. And you could do this by taking Humalog matched to carbs. Carb counting isn't rocket science...and it sure makes getting good BGs a lot easier. Vicki, who is Seriously Math Impaired but can count carbs, smile. In a message dated 04/04/2003 2:08:07 PM US Mountain Standard Time, wwin98@... writes: > Diabetic since 1986 - on insulin and Actos - and my last A1C was 7.2 > Kay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 Well, gosh, are the food police going to check your purse or pocket when you go to the movie? A tin of Velamints of your own is a lot easier to sneak in a theater than a home-popped back of popcorn (though I've done that too, pre-diabetes, smile). Vicki In a message dated 04/04/2003 2:45:29 PM US Mountain Standard Time, brucewilson@... writes: > Alas, theatres here won't let you bring in 'outside food.' > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 Well, that's what I'm saying...by matching carbs to insulin you could easily lower it from 7 to 6 or below. And if you did that you might be able to reverse your neuropathy or keep it from getting worse. Certainly would be worth a try. For this purpose though, straight Humalog, not a mix of Humalog and whatever the other part of the 75/25 is is the insulin to use. What are you using for basal insulin? Cataracts may or may not be diabetic related. Most of us - even nondiabetics - get them as we age - darnit. In a message dated 04/04/2003 3:26:36 PM US Mountain Standard Time, wwin98@... writes: > Humalog 75/25 - Have never had my A1C lower than 7. Would love it to be > but in all reality don't think it will ever be. Do have problems with > neuropathy. Have some small cataracts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 In a message dated 4/4/2003 2:46:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, whimsy2@... writes: > Dee, you know, there are some pretty good " chocolate substitutes " out there. > > Ross makes a delicious dark chocolate candy bar that tastes just like the > " real thing, " IMHO...(I buy them by the box)... I've been checking out the chocolate substitutes. So far, yech! Ross? OK I'll see what I can find on the web browser. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not having too much trouble with cravings now but if I do, i am sure it will be chocolate that gets me. I guess my martial arts training is getting me through this okay. When I finally decided what i was going to do about this blood sugar thing, it just becomes a matter of training your body. It takes time, be patient, practice everday, and see food for what it is...fuel. Low carbing has zapped my appetite and i am even losing some weight. So far, I am happy with the trade off and knowing it is my choice what to eat and whether i am going to suffer huge spikes in my blood sugar or not. Sure there is tempting stuff. When I ask myself if it is worth it? No. I just don't want to be sick.... Getting ready to fix dinner...cheeseburger and salad with a cup of tea. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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