Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 I assume the averages you're giving are from your meter. Do keep in mind that your meter only averages the times you test -- then there's all the rest of the time. A better way to know where you are is your A1c. This measures your BG averaged over the last 3 months, with more weight given to the last month before the test. I assume you have one done every 3 months, right? (All diabetics should). So what was your last A1c? Do you have any diabetic related complications? 330 is WAY higher than I'd like to see. Did you know complications can accrue with A1Cs that are above 7? It's best to aim for your " lab normal, " that is, non-diabetic numbers. All labs are different; in my lab anything below 6 is considered nondiabetic, so that's what I aim for. Last 3 or 4 have been 5.9 (barely made it, smile). Vicki, LADA Just joined > > > > > I am a 51 yr old type 2 diabetic of 10 years, whose blood sugar levels > were between 120 and 330 when I was taking 4 X 2.5/500 Glucovance and > 1 x 45mg of Actos daily, 4 months ago. My current 14 day average is > 102 and my current 30 day average is 113. I am no longer tired and > lethargic all the time. In fact I have not felt better for years. My > new treatment regime is working - with reduced medication. However, I > am always looking for ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep my > diabetes under control, so any suggestions are welcome. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Congrats! > > > > I am a 51 yr old type 2 diabetic of 10 years, whose blood sugar levels > were between 120 and 330 when I was taking 4 X 2.5/500 Glucovance and > 1 x 45mg of Actos daily, 4 months ago. My current 14 day average is > 102 and my current 30 day average is 113. I am no longer tired and > lethargic all the time. In fact I have not felt better for years. My > new treatment regime is working - with reduced medication. However, I > am always looking for ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep my > diabetes under control, so any suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Sir: First, welcome to the forum. I think you'll find a LOT of answers here. These good folks are life savers. Now, I don't want to dissipoint you, but since every diabetic is different, let me be the first to say that you should take everyone's suggestions with a grain of splendra. We all have good ideas that worked out, some are still testing as well. Some things won't work with you. The best advice is go around everywhere on the net and read, try new things, ask your doctor/dietitian, and keep getting medical tests to keep an eye on yourself. I personally get a lipid panel triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HA1c, and a kidney test every 3 months. This will give me an idea of what my body is doing, with the diabeties, and allow me to adjust incase I need too. Here are but a few places I'd strongly recommend. http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/ - I was told many times to get his book. I strongly agree now. http://www.mendosa.com/ http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/ And this site's sub page that helped a lot: http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/NewlyDiagnosed.htm I was just reading Mendosa's site about Dr. Bernstein (of the diabetes normalsugars.com site.) He wrote of him: --- It may sound like Dr. Bernstein is one of my heroes. He is, even if I don't rigorously follow his low-carb diet. I have been fortunate enough to maintain normal A1c levels without going that far. However, for thousands of people this book is the nearest there is to being a bible of righteous eating. In my view, his program is certainly sufficient, but I don't believe that it is necessary for everyone. Dr. Bernstein is a maverick. My evaluation is certainly much more positive than that of the American Diabetes Association. For that organization, Dr. Bernstein has been practically an outcast for the bulk of his career. --- I tend to agree. His low-carb diet, IS exceedingly hard to follow, but he got me on the right track on eating a low-carb diet instead of what the ADA recommends which is a high carb diet. Which just sounds nuts. My BGs would be though the roof if I ate grains, and breads like they recommend. Because of the ADA, Dr. Bernstein's results (which have been exceedingly positive on myself) I'd take a look at his site, and the ADA (american diabetes association) site, and try one or the other. Dr. Bernstein's is basically the Adkin's diet. (low-carb, high protein, high fat), but since I started on it, only about 2 months ago, I can't be 100% sure if the high protein/high fat is good for me yet. So I'm still watching that closely. Right now, I'm a diet/exercise only type 2. I lost 75 pounds over a year (and lost 30 of it since July!), and I take 900 mg of alpha liopic acid (a antitoxian suppliment you can get at Wal-Mart), no more than 1 teaspoon of cinnimon (a day), and a gallon or so of decaf green tea (also a day) All of those, are insulian mimics, but be warned. it seems all insulian mimics need about 20 - 30 days to start working. As I said up there, take all of this with a grain of splendra, and be sure to ask your doctor on everything. Especially if your on any hypogalcimic agents, or insulan. You'll be in fine hands around here. So welcome! > I am a 51 yr old type 2 diabetic of 10 years, whose blood sugar levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 At 01:30 AM 10/26/04, C. Redden wrote: >Here are but a few places I'd strongly recommend. > >http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/ - I was told many times to get >his book. I strongly agree now. Oh, I bought this book but haven't read it yet because I've been busy reading another one. I sure hope there's more to his book that telling about a low-carb lifestyle, since I already know about low-carb. I did LC for three years faithfully, then the past two years started slipping off of the wagon, so to speak. I wonder if the slip was the cause of type 2 diabetes now or if it was coming, anyway. >Dr. Bernstein is a maverick. My evaluation is certainly much more >positive than that of the American Diabetes Association. For that >organization, Dr. Bernstein has been practically an outcast for the >bulk of his career. There is a soft space in my heart (and some say my head) for mavericks. I'm somewhat of a maverick, myself, though I found that questioning the official stance on diabetes and " what everyone knows is so " about foods didn't serve me well on diabetes lists so now I just keep my maverick opinions to myself. 8-) >I tend to agree. His low-carb diet, IS exceedingly hard to follow, but >he got me on the right track on eating a low-carb diet instead of what >the ADA recommends which is a high carb diet. Which just sounds nuts. This is what astounded me when I first read the ADA diet. This is why I cancelled the appointment I'd made, at my NP's suggestion, with a nutritionist and started researching the WWW and mail lists instead. More common sense from those who walk the walk. >Dr. Bernstein's is basically the Adkin's diet. (low-carb, high >protein, high fat) If I may, low-carb isn't a " high-fat " diet. It's normal fat. It only SEEMS high because for years we've been brainwashed into believing that " fat is evil " . In fact, I've recently read some interesting information on the lie that unsaturated fat is Satan incarnate. Whoops...maverick mode coming on.....must.....gain....control...... >Right now, I'm a diet/exercise only type 2. I lost 75 pounds over a >year (and lost 30 of it since July!), and I take 900 mg of alpha >liopic acid (a antitoxian suppliment you can get at Wal-Mart), no more >than 1 teaspoon of cinnimon (a day), and a gallon or so of decaf green >tea (also a day) All of those, are insulian mimics, but be warned. it >seems all insulian mimics need about 20 - 30 days to start working. I'd like to find a cheap source of alpha lipoic acid...and larger than 100m capsules. How do you take the cinnamon? I've found that mixing it, along with Splenda or stevia, into a cup of yogurt works really nicely. sky Sacred cows make the best hamburger. http://www.skydancers.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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