Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hello, Type 2 for 3 months. Yesterday had fasting reading of 112, then tested again in 30 min and it jumped to 127. I thought perhaps the toothpaste had sugar in it. Two hours after lunch reading was down to 99. This morning had same fasting reading of 112 and 30 min later it was 133. I had used straight soda to brush my teeth this time. Reading always comes back in line after I become active. Anyone else have this problem? It has me scratching my head. Doctor said that after being inactive all night the system upon arising decided hey, I need to make some extra sugar. He did mention that toothpaste doesn't have sugar, but does have some carbs to make it tasty. I guess this morning showed that it isn't a toothpaste issue. Today was doctor's visit and my A1c was 5.7. Doctor was pleased as was I. He said to just keep doing what I'm doing. No meds just avoiding the breads/sweets. Enjoy all the posts and have learned so much. Thanks. lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I was diagnosed last December with type 2. In the last week I have come to be pretty sure the meter I have is erratic. Mike posted a message about how different results could be from the meter. He specifically said if you had to squeeze the blood out really hard it could make a difference. Although this makes no sense to me I did remember it, and it was very good timing for me (thank you, MIke). I had a fasting reading of 138, which was very high for me lately. I didn't have a very good stick and did have to squeeze a lot. So after I fumed about it for 10 minutes I tested again (other hand, different finger), and the result said 90. This is a 50% variance, I consider it unacceptable. I have a friend who is type 1 (for over 30 years) and has a lot of experience with meters. She says she won't use the brand I have, which is what my insurance company hands out. She also said it is an old model. I have ordered some different meters (and paid for them), which will be here soon. I found a place on the web that has a lot of info about meters and lots of free ones if you buy 100 strips. ( I got an inaccurate in office A1c test from my diabetes counselor too, when we got a lab test the result made more sense) I have since tested more than once in a row, and the results are never the same. The point is that I doubt brushing your teeth caused that change. If the results don't make sense it is probably the hardware. Jan Jan Hodges http://www.greentwo.com Early AM BG Jump Hello, Type 2 for 3 months. Yesterday had fasting reading of 112, then tested again in 30 min and it jumped to 127. I thought perhaps the toothpaste had sugar in it. Two hours after lunch reading was down to 99. This morning had same fasting reading of 112 and 30 min later it was 133. I had used straight soda to brush my teeth this time. Reading always comes back in line after I become active. Anyone else have this problem? It has me scratching my head. Doctor said that after being inactive all night the system upon arising decided hey, I need to make some extra sugar. He did mention that toothpaste doesn't have sugar, but does have some carbs to make it tasty. I guess this morning showed that it isn't a toothpaste issue. Today was doctor's visit and my A1c was 5.7. Doctor was pleased as was I. He said to just keep doing what I'm doing. No meds just avoiding the breads/sweets. Enjoy all the posts and have learned so much. Thanks. lie Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 > > I was diagnosed last December with type 2. In the last week I have come > to be pretty sure the meter I have is erratic. Mike posted a message about > how different results could be from the meter. He specifically said if you > had to squeeze the blood out really hard it could make a > difference. Although this makes no sense to me I did remember it, and it > was very good timing for me (thank you, MIke). I had a fasting reading of > 138, which was very high for me lately. I didn't have a very good stick and > did have to squeeze a lot. So after I fumed about it for 10 minutes I > tested again (other hand, different finger), and the result said 90. This > is a 50% variance, I consider it unacceptable. Jan, you're welcome! I was told that if you had to squeeze your finger hard, it forced other fluids out if the tissue. These fluids could impact your reading. A 'good' finger stick allows for an adequate flow of blood for your test with a minimal amount of pressure. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 - > Type 2 for 3 months. Yesterday had fasting reading of 112, then > tested again in 30 min and it jumped to 127. I thought perhaps the > toothpaste had sugar in it. Two hours after lunch reading was down to > 99. This morning had same fasting reading of 112 and 30 min later it > was 133. lie, Check these various links for possible explanation of why BG is higher that quickly. Sometimes it is a matter of needing a earlier breakfast to prevent this or a bedtime snack. If you read thru some of these you can see if any fit you. It's different for most people what works but it is pretty common. > http://diabetes.about.com/od/monitoringdiabetescontrol1/a/downsomogyi.htm http://www.paralumun.com/diabetessomogyi.htm http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/article.cfm?aid=388 http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/article.cfm?aid=1023 http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/tk3380.asp http://www.webmd.com/content/article/81/96985 http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/inspiration_expert_advice/expert_colum\ \ ns/garnero_0106.html http://www.diabetic-talk.org/dp.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I have noticed a problem with the fasting readings I've been getting lately, too, and I have wondered if it could be the meter. Even after I started a second diabetes medication a couple of weeks ago, my levels went up for several days instead of going down. It has just started to go down again in the last couple of days or so. I actually wondered if the problem could have something to do with the strips. I have to re-program my meter when I get a new batch of strips with a different batch number. I didn't have any problems the first couple of times I had to do this, but the last change happened about the same time I started the new medication. I wasn't sure if the two things were somehow both connected to the change in readings, or if the food I was eating might be having more of an effect than I thought it was. I have been considering getting a new meter, though it would not be covered under my insurance. --- Jan Hodges hodges.jan@...> wrote: > I was diagnosed last December with type 2. In the > last week I have come to be pretty sure the meter I > have is erratic. Mike posted a message about how > different results could be from the meter. He > specifically said if you had to squeeze the blood > out really hard it could make a difference. > Although this makes no sense to me I did remember > it, and it was very good timing for me (thank you, > MIke). I had a fasting reading of 138, which was > very high for me lately. I didn't have a very good > stick and did have to squeeze a lot. So after I > fumed about it for 10 minutes I tested again (other > hand, different finger), and the result said 90. > This is a 50% variance, I consider it unacceptable. > > > I have a friend who is type 1 (for over 30 years) > and has a lot of experience with meters. She says > she won't use the brand I have, which is what my > insurance company hands out. She also said it is an > old model. I have ordered some different meters > (and paid for them), which will be here soon. I > found a place on the web that has a lot of info > about meters and lots of free ones if you buy 100 > strips. ( I got an inaccurate in office A1c test > from my diabetes counselor too, when we got a lab > test the result made more sense) > > I have since tested more than once in a row, and the > results are never the same. > > The point is that I doubt brushing your teeth caused > that change. If the results don't make sense it is > probably the hardware. > > Jan > > > Jan Hodges > http://www.greentwo.com > Early AM BG Jump > > > Hello, > > Type 2 for 3 months. Yesterday had fasting > reading of 112, then > tested again in 30 min and it jumped to 127. I > thought perhaps the > toothpaste had sugar in it. Two hours after lunch > reading was down to > 99. This morning had same fasting reading of 112 > and 30 min later it > was 133. I had used straight soda to brush my > teeth this time. > Reading always comes back in line after I become > active. Anyone else > have this problem? It has me scratching my head. > Doctor said that > after being inactive all night the system upon > arising decided hey, I > need to make some extra sugar. He did mention > that toothpaste doesn't > have sugar, but does have some carbs to make it > tasty. I guess this > morning showed that it isn't a toothpaste issue. > > Today was doctor's visit and my A1c was 5.7. > Doctor was pleased as > was I. He said to just keep doing what I'm doing. > No meds just > avoiding the breads/sweets. > > Enjoy all the posts and have learned so much. > Thanks. > lie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 > > I have noticed a problem with the fasting > readings I've been getting lately, too, and > I have wondered if it could be the meter. > Even after I started a second diabetes > medication a couple of weeks ago, my levels > went up for several days instead of going down. > It has just started to go down again in the > last couple of days or so. or if > the food I was eating might be having more of > an effect than I thought it was. , If you have been using your control solution and checking the codes, most likely it is not the meter. If you are not having any problem with blood entering the test strip then it is not the strip. Most likely it is your food. This is why testing and recording what you eat, keeping a food diary and keeping recorded BG numbers can help you detect patterns. Any time you take a new med your body has to adjust to it. I would recommend reading the links I posted about early morning rises in a response to this particular thread. See if that fits your situation. Other than that it might just be particular foods eaten. It takes a while to figure that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 , Go to bayercarediabetes.com/prodserv/products/contour/ and click on " Get a Free Meter " and you'll get a coupon that you can take to any pharmacy (I got mine at CVS). The only other thing you need is a prescription from your doctor. I really like my meter. It's an Ascensia Contour. It doesn't require coding. Van Ness shillelaghlass@...> wrote: I have noticed a problem with the fasting readings I've been getting lately, too, and I have wondered if it could be the meter. Even after I started a second diabetes medication a couple of weeks ago, my levels went up for several days instead of going down. It has just started to go down again in the last couple of days or so. I actually wondered if the problem could have something to do with the strips. I have to re-program my meter when I get a new batch of strips with a different batch number. I didn't have any problems the first couple of times I had to do this, but the last change happened about the same time I started the new medication. I wasn't sure if the two things were somehow both connected to the change in readings, or if the food I was eating might be having more of an effect than I thought it was. I have been considering getting a new meter, though it would not be covered under my insurance. --- Jan Hodges hodges.jan@...> wrote: > I was diagnosed last December with type 2. In the > last week I have come to be pretty sure the meter I > have is erratic. Mike posted a message about how > different results could be from the meter. He > specifically said if you had to squeeze the blood > out really hard it could make a difference. > Although this makes no sense to me I did remember > it, and it was very good timing for me (thank you, > MIke). I had a fasting reading of 138, which was > very high for me lately. I didn't have a very good > stick and did have to squeeze a lot. So after I > fumed about it for 10 minutes I tested again (other > hand, different finger), and the result said 90. > This is a 50% variance, I consider it unacceptable. > > > I have a friend who is type 1 (for over 30 years) > and has a lot of experience with meters. She says > she won't use the brand I have, which is what my > insurance company hands out. She also said it is an > old model. I have ordered some different meters > (and paid for them), which will be here soon. I > found a place on the web that has a lot of info > about meters and lots of free ones if you buy 100 > strips. ( I got an inaccurate in office A1c test > from my diabetes counselor too, when we got a lab > test the result made more sense) > > I have since tested more than once in a row, and the > results are never the same. > > The point is that I doubt brushing your teeth caused > that change. If the results don't make sense it is > probably the hardware. > > Jan > > > Jan Hodges > http://www.greentwo.com > Early AM BG Jump > > > Hello, > > Type 2 for 3 months. Yesterday had fasting > reading of 112, then > tested again in 30 min and it jumped to 127. I > thought perhaps the > toothpaste had sugar in it. Two hours after lunch > reading was down to > 99. This morning had same fasting reading of 112 > and 30 min later it > was 133. I had used straight soda to brush my > teeth this time. > Reading always comes back in line after I become > active. Anyone else > have this problem? It has me scratching my head. > Doctor said that > after being inactive all night the system upon > arising decided hey, I > need to make some extra sugar. He did mention > that toothpaste doesn't > have sugar, but does have some carbs to make it > tasty. I guess this > morning showed that it isn't a toothpaste issue. > > Today was doctor's visit and my A1c was 5.7. > Doctor was pleased as > was I. He said to just keep doing what I'm doing. > No meds just > avoiding the breads/sweets. > > Enjoy all the posts and have learned so much. > Thanks. > lie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hi, Stress can affect you early morning bg readings too. I found that when I first was dxed that upon waking in the morning my sugar would be normal but then by the time I got to work it would be elevated. Getting up and getting moving can cause a spike in the am. It is just the stress of getting ready. Blessings, Early AM BG Jump Hello, Type 2 for 3 months. Yesterday had fasting reading of 112, then tested again in 30 min and it jumped to 127. I thought perhaps the toothpaste had sugar in it. Two hours after lunch reading was down to 99. This morning had same fasting reading of 112 and 30 min later it was 133. I had used straight soda to brush my teeth this time. Reading always comes back in line after I become active. Anyone else have this problem? It has me scratching my head. Doctor said that after being inactive all night the system upon arising decided hey, I need to make some extra sugar. He did mention that toothpaste doesn't have sugar, but does have some carbs to make it tasty. I guess this morning showed that it isn't a toothpaste issue. Today was doctor's visit and my A1c was 5.7. Doctor was pleased as was I. He said to just keep doing what I'm doing. No meds just avoiding the breads/sweets. Enjoy all the posts and have learned so much. Thanks. lie Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I just got my free Ascensia Contour this weekend. I really like, i like it better than my old one. The offer is really good, had i not got it, i wouldnt have gotten a new one. The website also has a coupn for another meter to. > > > > Go to bayercarediabetes.com/prodserv/products/contour/ and click on > " Get a Free Meter " and you'll get a coupon that you can take to any > pharmacy (I got mine at CVS). The only other thing you need is a > prescription from your doctor. I really like my meter. It's an Ascensia > Contour. It doesn't require coding. > > > > > -- - Check Out My FurBabies Nala http://www.catster.com/?214598 Eva http://www.catster.com/?214601 PC http://www.catster.com/?214605 TJ http://www.catster.com/?214607 Kiara http://www.catster.com/?274544 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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