Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:16:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

faire_mt@... writes:

if i eat like only 2 and on wheat bread it should be ok?

Hi Faire,

The best way to find out what you can and cannot eat is by testing. Test

two hours after you eat supper.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialplus@... writes:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends)

Hmm, I've never tested one hour after eating and I always wait two hours

after eating. Sometimes my meals can last an hour.

I know a lot of people test between 5 and 10 times a day. If I had to do

that, I would be on meds and probably insulin. Testing stresses me more than

anything.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/26/2006 7:02:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialplus@... writes:

I'm sorry the testing stresses you out - that would be bad -

higher numbers, probably!

Hi ,

I think a lot of it is that I forget to test. I'll eat, then I get busy and

I'll look at the clock and it has been 3 hours since I ate. Or, I'll be

shopping and forget to test. I really forget when I'm out in the yard working.

I do test when I have not been doing any type of exercise after eating,

especially if I have had higher carbs.

I have an uncle that only tests fasting. He takes meds in the morning.

Doesn't always watch what he should be eating. Has had diabetes for many

years.

I saw him over the weekend and he looks great. He walks every day. He is

74 years old, still works. He is a minister.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

thank you will let yall know what it is

ERWachter@... wrote:

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:16:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

faire_mt@... writes:

if i eat like only 2 and on wheat bread it should be ok?

Hi Faire,

The best way to find out what you can and cannot eat is by testing. Test

two hours after you eat supper.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Faire: Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends) - you'll have a good

sense of how the food is reacting in your system. Some have higher number 1

hour after, then they're down by two, or lower one hour after, and higher at

the 2 hour mark.

So - for a GOOD picture, you'll want to test fasting (first thing when you

get up), then, one and two hours after eating and at bed time.

It's a lot of testing, but will give you a really good picture of how you're

body is handling the glucose. Once you get an idea of what foods do what to

your levels, you don't necessarily have to test quite that frequently.

Keep us posted!

Take Care

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

thank you will let yall know what it is

ERWachter (AT) AOL (DOT) com wrote:

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:16:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

faire_mt (AT) yahoo (DOT) com writes:

if i eat like only 2 and on wheat bread it should be ok?

[Guest guest]

Aw, Eunice! I'm sorry the testing stresses you out - that would be bad -

higher numbers, probably! ;oD

I test six to eight times a day - makes me be aware of what's going into my

mouth! ;oD For me, seeing good numbers is motivating!

Yes, I test as I said, fasting, post 1 and 2 and bed time. ;oD

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialp

lus@... writes:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends)

Hmm, I've never tested one hour after eating and I always wait two hours

after eating. Sometimes my meals can last an hour.

I know a lot of people test between 5 and 10 times a day. If I had to do

that, I would be on meds and probably insulin. Testing stresses me more than

anything.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

i just tested 1 hr post supper and it was 161...sighs this is nuts!

Clayton claytonsecretarialplus@...> wrote: Aw, Eunice!

I'm sorry the testing stresses you out - that would be bad -

higher numbers, probably! ;oD

I test six to eight times a day - makes me be aware of what's going into my

mouth! ;oD For me, seeing good numbers is motivating!

Yes, I test as I said, fasting, post 1 and 2 and bed time. ;oD

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialp

lus@... writes:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends)

Hmm, I've never tested one hour after eating and I always wait two hours

after eating. Sometimes my meals can last an hour.

I know a lot of people test between 5 and 10 times a day. If I had to do

that, I would be on meds and probably insulin. Testing stresses me more than

anything.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

thanks i just tested and its 161

Clayton claytonsecretarialplus@...> wrote: Faire:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends) - you'll have a good

sense of how the food is reacting in your system. Some have higher number 1

hour after, then they're down by two, or lower one hour after, and higher at

the 2 hour mark.

So - for a GOOD picture, you'll want to test fasting (first thing when you

get up), then, one and two hours after eating and at bed time.

It's a lot of testing, but will give you a really good picture of how you're

body is handling the glucose. Once you get an idea of what foods do what to

your levels, you don't necessarily have to test quite that frequently.

Keep us posted!

Take Care

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

thank you will let yall know what it is

ERWachter (AT) AOL (DOT) com wrote:

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:16:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

faire_mt (AT) yahoo (DOT) com writes:

if i eat like only 2 and on wheat bread it should be ok?

[Guest guest]

typically the rule is to test 2 hours post meal. Hope this helps

faire MT faire_mt@...> wrote: i just tested 1 hr post supper and

it was 161...sighs this is nuts!

Clayton claytonsecretarialplus@...> wrote: Aw, Eunice! I'm sorry

the testing stresses you out - that would be bad -

higher numbers, probably! ;oD

I test six to eight times a day - makes me be aware of what's going into my

mouth! ;oD For me, seeing good numbers is motivating!

Yes, I test as I said, fasting, post 1 and 2 and bed time. ;oD

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialp

lus@... writes:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends)

Hmm, I've never tested one hour after eating and I always wait two hours

after eating. Sometimes my meals can last an hour.

I know a lot of people test between 5 and 10 times a day. If I had to do

that, I would be on meds and probably insulin. Testing stresses me more than

anything.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Aw, Eunice, so much of this is YMMV, eh?!! I forget to test, too, if I'm

really busy - and I get angry at myself, too, for that - this week testing

has been in the dumps for me. it's the heat!

Take Care. and it sounds like your uncle has his routine down. ;oD

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

In a message dated 7/26/2006 7:02:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialp

lus@... writes:

I'm sorry the testing stresses you out - that would be bad -

higher numbers, probably!

Hi ,

I think a lot of it is that I forget to test. I'll eat, then I get busy and

I'll look at the clock and it has been 3 hours since I ate. Or, I'll be

shopping and forget to test. I really forget when I'm out in the yard

working.

I do test when I have not been doing any type of exercise after eating,

especially if I have had higher carbs.

I have an uncle that only tests fasting. He takes meds in the morning.

Doesn't always watch what he should be eating. Has had diabetes for many

years.

I saw him over the weekend and he looks great. He walks every day. He is

74 years old, still works. He is a minister.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Might depend on the doc or educator - my naturopath is the one that has me

testing as I've noted - when I was first diagnosed, my A1C was 8.9. Three

months later it was 5.3 and stayed there until just recently, subsequent to

some surgeries.. Perhaps another ymmv thing!

C

RE: Re: new here/testing after meals

typically the rule is to test 2 hours post meal. Hope this helps

[Guest guest]

thanks

Kathleen Cowart katseye1969@...> wrote: typically the rule is to

test 2 hours post meal. Hope this helps

faire MT faire_mt@...> wrote: i just tested 1 hr post supper and it was

161...sighs this is nuts!

Clayton claytonsecretarialplus@...> wrote: Aw, Eunice! I'm sorry

the testing stresses you out - that would be bad -

higher numbers, probably! ;oD

I test six to eight times a day - makes me be aware of what's going into my

mouth! ;oD For me, seeing good numbers is motivating!

Yes, I test as I said, fasting, post 1 and 2 and bed time. ;oD

C

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialp

lus@... writes:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends)

Hmm, I've never tested one hour after eating and I always wait two hours

after eating. Sometimes my meals can last an hour.

I know a lot of people test between 5 and 10 times a day. If I had to do

that, I would be on meds and probably insulin. Testing stresses me more than

anything.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Dear C, Eunice, and All,

Being new to the list and finally having internalized the fact I have to change

my eating habits forever, there are many details I'm not clear about.

Many of my questions are being answered as I read the posts. I got the book for

newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics that was recommended, filed some of the snack

ideas, and finally understood why waiting too long between meals can be harmful,

and learned so much more.

Now I'll begin to ask questions in earnest, and eventually, to help, as well, as

I improve enough to qualify for sharing suggestions that work for me.

Here it is. Question 1. What is ;oD?

I'm thankful for joining this list.

Always with love,

Lissi

Re: Re: new here/testing after meals

In a message dated 7/26/2006 6:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

claytonsecretarialp

lus@... writes:

Actually, if you test one AND two hours after eating (that would be

after you take your first bite, not when the meal ends)

Hmm, I've never tested one hour after eating and I always wait two hours

after eating. Sometimes my meals can last an hour.

I know a lot of people test between 5 and 10 times a day. If I had to do

that, I would be on meds and probably insulin. Testing stresses me more than

anything.

hugs

Eunice