Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Eunice My blood sugars are just like yours now, with no medications. I feel fine, but wonder if I'm going back to my former life as a hypoglycemic. My question: Are you still taking any medication to help you get these levels? Thanks, Janie > Hi Maralee, > My fasting is always under 100, usually between 75-90. Most of the time my > after breakfast is below 100. If I'm busy during the day, it is not unusual to > see below 100 for lunch and dinner. > > hugs > Eunice > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 In a message dated 11/30/2004 8:47:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, jojane500@... writes: Are you still taking any medication to help you get these levels? Hi Janie, I have not taken any meds for diabetes since February 2001. hugs Eunice June 2004 - A1c = 5.08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 In a message dated 11/30/2004 8:47:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, jojane500@... writes: Are you still taking any medication to help you get these levels? Hi Janie, I have not taken any meds for diabetes since February 2001. hugs Eunice June 2004 - A1c = 5.08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 About 85% of my morning/fasting sugars are under 100. Likewise, my before lunch one is also under 100 at the same percentage. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 In a message dated 11/29/2004 7:51:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, mparker72@... writes: I asked because my eye dr challenged me the other day.saying I should be shooting for 80-100. My doc wants me below 120 fasting. It is my personal goal to be between 80 and 100 fasting. My too lows typically come before lunch when they get into the 60s. Lucky I am predominately at home during this time frame and if I feel it I can react to it. However, after 7 years of this disease, I don't feel my lows until I am in the 50s. I have not lost weight. I am a type 2, in fact, the insulin added 60 pounds to me which I struggle to lose. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Maralee wrote: > How many of you see under 100 BS on a regular basis? > > > > Maralee I do. But I used to keep mine under 100 almost all the time. Now that I live with someone else and cook for them, I find it a massive struggle to eat and exercise in a way that keeps my BG that low any more. Patty Type 2, 1998, diet/exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Maralee wrote: > How many of you see under 100 BS on a regular basis? > > > > Maralee I do. But I used to keep mine under 100 almost all the time. Now that I live with someone else and cook for them, I find it a massive struggle to eat and exercise in a way that keeps my BG that low any more. Patty Type 2, 1998, diet/exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Jim Hart wrote: can't imagine how someone who isn't > taking insulin or an insulin stimulating med can have a low due to > Type 2? I've heard of hyperglycemia, but I don't think this was > mentioned as a factor. I have massive hypos in the middle of the night, about four hours after whatever snack I have. Then my BG shoots up to 160 in the morning. Lately I have been struggling to get up when I feel hot/sweaty in the night, have a tiny bowl of cereal, and go back to sleep. The morning highs dropped to about 120 (which I personnaly still consider too high). I do not understand why I have such awful lows in my sleep, but I continue to have them, for at least the past ten years, long before I was diagnosed with diabetes. I'm not arguing with you, just stating the facts. It seems like my condition ought to be called something else besides diabetes, since the BG fluctuations are so extreme, without any meds involved. The reason I don't take meds is that I felt the lows in the night were life-threatening when I took the meds. It was my personal decision and I do NOT advise anyone else regarding meds. It's tricky getting off them safely, for one thing. Patty type 2, 1998, diet/exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Jim Hart wrote: can't imagine how someone who isn't > taking insulin or an insulin stimulating med can have a low due to > Type 2? I've heard of hyperglycemia, but I don't think this was > mentioned as a factor. I have massive hypos in the middle of the night, about four hours after whatever snack I have. Then my BG shoots up to 160 in the morning. Lately I have been struggling to get up when I feel hot/sweaty in the night, have a tiny bowl of cereal, and go back to sleep. The morning highs dropped to about 120 (which I personnaly still consider too high). I do not understand why I have such awful lows in my sleep, but I continue to have them, for at least the past ten years, long before I was diagnosed with diabetes. I'm not arguing with you, just stating the facts. It seems like my condition ought to be called something else besides diabetes, since the BG fluctuations are so extreme, without any meds involved. The reason I don't take meds is that I felt the lows in the night were life-threatening when I took the meds. It was my personal decision and I do NOT advise anyone else regarding meds. It's tricky getting off them safely, for one thing. Patty type 2, 1998, diet/exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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