Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 I guess I have been worrying too much about my mom. She has been on meds for diabetes for about 6 months. She lives alone, will not learn to test her bg's. I will do a test when I'm at her house, when she stays with my brother, he will check her bg's. We try to keep the right foods for her to eat, but we know she eats some of the wrong foods. She tells me what she eats when she goes out with friends. When she is at my brother's house, he sees her eating cookies. Instead of opening a diet soda that he has there for her, she will tell my nephew to pour her some regular soda. She went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. I expected her A1c test to be high. It was 5.67. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 In a message dated 1/24/2006 12:46:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: So what's the secret to her success? She has to be doing something right. Hi Sheila, The only thing I know she is doing differently is she is eating smaller amounts. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 In a message dated 1/24/2006 12:46:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: So what's the secret to her success? She has to be doing something right. Hi Sheila, The only thing I know she is doing differently is she is eating smaller amounts. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 In a message dated 1/24/2006 12:46:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: So what's the secret to her success? She has to be doing something right. Hi Sheila, The only thing I know she is doing differently is she is eating smaller amounts. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 > She went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. I expected her A1c test to be > high. It was 5.67. > > hugs > Eunice So what's the secret to her success? She has to be doing something right. Sheila > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 > She went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. I expected her A1c test to be > high. It was 5.67. > > hugs > Eunice So what's the secret to her success? She has to be doing something right. Sheila > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 But remember, this dosnt take into account extreme highs and lows =) Though, I think that she must be doing ok... Angelia in OR My mom's A1c test results >I guess I have been worrying too much about my mom. She has been on meds > for diabetes for about 6 months. She lives alone, will not learn to test > her > bg's. I will do a test when I'm at her house, when she stays with my > brother, > he will check her bg's. > > We try to keep the right foods for her to eat, but we know she eats some > of > the wrong foods. She tells me what she eats when she goes out with > friends. > > When she is at my brother's house, he sees her eating cookies. Instead > of > opening a diet soda that he has there for her, she will tell my nephew to > pour > her some regular soda. > > She went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. I expected her A1c test to be > high. It was 5.67. > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 But remember, this dosnt take into account extreme highs and lows =) Though, I think that she must be doing ok... Angelia in OR My mom's A1c test results >I guess I have been worrying too much about my mom. She has been on meds > for diabetes for about 6 months. She lives alone, will not learn to test > her > bg's. I will do a test when I'm at her house, when she stays with my > brother, > he will check her bg's. > > We try to keep the right foods for her to eat, but we know she eats some > of > the wrong foods. She tells me what she eats when she goes out with > friends. > > When she is at my brother's house, he sees her eating cookies. Instead > of > opening a diet soda that he has there for her, she will tell my nephew to > pour > her some regular soda. > > She went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. I expected her A1c test to be > high. It was 5.67. > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 > > But remember, this dosnt take into account extreme highs and lows =) > Hi Angelina and all~ Isn't this number an indication of your overall average glucose level? Isn't this number more " important " than your individual highs and lows? Thanks, Sheila > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 > > But remember, this dosnt take into account extreme highs and lows =) > Hi Angelina and all~ Isn't this number an indication of your overall average glucose level? Isn't this number more " important " than your individual highs and lows? Thanks, Sheila > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Eunice: I've been diagnosed with Type II within the past month and have taken a good class from my clinic, done many Internet searches, and bought several books on 'what to eat' and they simply don't all agree. What I'm leaning toward is an Atkins Diabetes Revolution style diet and even my diabetes class said to " count carbs " - so that's what I'm doing, even more so. Also, it's the only way that I've ever been able to lose weight and so until I get my BMI under 25 (it's now about 26.3) that's the route I'll take, watching my glucose level at the same time. My granddaughter, who I am quite close to, is into all types of natural, whole grain, non-animal source foods, and while I support her in that direction, I get to take whatever direction I see fit. She doesn't like the way that I'm eating even though her own mother (my former daughter-in-law) has Type II in a big way, and so she has the Type II genetic potential from both sides of her lineage. That said, at 74 and having been through many events in my life including cancer, I get to do what I wish to do. It may sound ornery, and at times it is, but I do know what I'm doing, the risks I'm taking etc., and I'm just as adult as my children and grandchildren. I think a lot of people in my age group feel the same way and while my family may not care for my lifestyle, it's my life and not theirs. All that said, my glucose level has ranged from 91 to 124 since I got my meter a couple of weeks ago. There are things I simply do not understand that I will bring up at my next class and see if I can figure out what's going on. I have been very careful on the carbs and haven't had processed food of any type and no spuds nor bread nor even grains. So, when I was taken to a local all you can eat buffet Sunday I went for the meats and sea food before getting a salad. The salad was a do it yourself variety and I added some large croutons, sunflower seeds and tomatoes along with my favorite thousand island dressing. I could taste the sugar/corn syrup in the dressing and figured I had blown it. Then in cruising the desert table I returned with a couple of large slices of watermelon and some raw pineapple and passed on the cheese cake and ice cream, a very difficult task. So, I just had to test two hours after that feast and much to my amazement my glucose level was at 91, the lowest reading to date. (Previous lows have been 100.) I don't understand it. Also, I've had readings of 100 two hours after dinner and nothing to eat at bedtime, only to have a 104 morning fasting reading. Have also had a reading of 109 after a five mile walk after fasting, so walking for me does not bring it down, though lifting weights does. To our offspring us older folks may appear stubborn at times, but we have some built in programming and life experiences that others just don't understand. Best to both you and your mother. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Eunice: I've been diagnosed with Type II within the past month and have taken a good class from my clinic, done many Internet searches, and bought several books on 'what to eat' and they simply don't all agree. What I'm leaning toward is an Atkins Diabetes Revolution style diet and even my diabetes class said to " count carbs " - so that's what I'm doing, even more so. Also, it's the only way that I've ever been able to lose weight and so until I get my BMI under 25 (it's now about 26.3) that's the route I'll take, watching my glucose level at the same time. My granddaughter, who I am quite close to, is into all types of natural, whole grain, non-animal source foods, and while I support her in that direction, I get to take whatever direction I see fit. She doesn't like the way that I'm eating even though her own mother (my former daughter-in-law) has Type II in a big way, and so she has the Type II genetic potential from both sides of her lineage. That said, at 74 and having been through many events in my life including cancer, I get to do what I wish to do. It may sound ornery, and at times it is, but I do know what I'm doing, the risks I'm taking etc., and I'm just as adult as my children and grandchildren. I think a lot of people in my age group feel the same way and while my family may not care for my lifestyle, it's my life and not theirs. All that said, my glucose level has ranged from 91 to 124 since I got my meter a couple of weeks ago. There are things I simply do not understand that I will bring up at my next class and see if I can figure out what's going on. I have been very careful on the carbs and haven't had processed food of any type and no spuds nor bread nor even grains. So, when I was taken to a local all you can eat buffet Sunday I went for the meats and sea food before getting a salad. The salad was a do it yourself variety and I added some large croutons, sunflower seeds and tomatoes along with my favorite thousand island dressing. I could taste the sugar/corn syrup in the dressing and figured I had blown it. Then in cruising the desert table I returned with a couple of large slices of watermelon and some raw pineapple and passed on the cheese cake and ice cream, a very difficult task. So, I just had to test two hours after that feast and much to my amazement my glucose level was at 91, the lowest reading to date. (Previous lows have been 100.) I don't understand it. Also, I've had readings of 100 two hours after dinner and nothing to eat at bedtime, only to have a 104 morning fasting reading. Have also had a reading of 109 after a five mile walk after fasting, so walking for me does not bring it down, though lifting weights does. To our offspring us older folks may appear stubborn at times, but we have some built in programming and life experiences that others just don't understand. Best to both you and your mother. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 No... it isnt more important. Your body isnt heathy if you have extreme highs and extreme lows... It is best to keep an " even " number. Each doctor has a different goal for people... Mine wants mine under 120 after meals and under 110 for fasting... Angelia in OR Re: My mom's A1c test results > >> >> But remember, this dosnt take into account extreme highs and lows =) >> > > Hi Angelina and all~ > > Isn't this number an indication of your overall average glucose > level? Isn't this number more " important " than your individual highs > and lows? > > Thanks, > > Sheila > > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 > > No... it isnt more important. > > Your body isnt heathy if you have extreme highs and extreme lows... > It is best to keep an " even " number. Each doctor has a different goal for > people... Mine wants mine under 120 after meals and under 110 for fasting... > > Angelia in OR Okay, thanks for the clarification, Angelia. I'm still learning. My doctors wants me under 140 after meals and under 110 for fasting...personally, 140, isn't agressive enough for me so I changed it to 120. My A1c is 7 and my doctor set my goal for 6.5. I would like to see 6 next time I'm tested. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 > > No... it isnt more important. > > Your body isnt heathy if you have extreme highs and extreme lows... > It is best to keep an " even " number. Each doctor has a different goal for > people... Mine wants mine under 120 after meals and under 110 for fasting... > > Angelia in OR Okay, thanks for the clarification, Angelia. I'm still learning. My doctors wants me under 140 after meals and under 110 for fasting...personally, 140, isn't agressive enough for me so I changed it to 120. My A1c is 7 and my doctor set my goal for 6.5. I would like to see 6 next time I'm tested. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 6 is a Great goal!! To bring it down a whole point is good!!! I need to go and have mine tested again. It hasnt been done since before I had the baby... but the last one was 5.1 Angelia in OR ----- Original Message ----- From: " sheilaksmith " <> Okay, thanks for the clarification, Angelia. I'm still learning. > > My doctors wants me under 140 after meals and under 110 for > fasting...personally, 140, isn't agressive enough for me so I changed > it to 120. > > My A1c is 7 and my doctor set my goal for 6.5. I would like to see 6 > next time I'm tested. > > Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 6 is a Great goal!! To bring it down a whole point is good!!! I need to go and have mine tested again. It hasnt been done since before I had the baby... but the last one was 5.1 Angelia in OR ----- Original Message ----- From: " sheilaksmith " <> Okay, thanks for the clarification, Angelia. I'm still learning. > > My doctors wants me under 140 after meals and under 110 for > fasting...personally, 140, isn't agressive enough for me so I changed > it to 120. > > My A1c is 7 and my doctor set my goal for 6.5. I would like to see 6 > next time I'm tested. > > Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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