I am so frustrated

January 26, 2006

In a message dated 1/26/2006 9:11:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

rebeccapino@... writes:

I might need a new dr. I hate to say that but seriously I think I do. What

do you all think? Any advice???

Hi Becca,

Stress can cause higher numbers. I proved that to myself yesterday when I

was trying to find out if and when meds would be shipped.

Also, there is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. Sometimes we

need to make a " clean sweep " . A doctor that has not seen you prior may see

immediately what is causing your high numbers. If you are comfortable with

seeing another doctor, go for it.

Let us know what you decide to do.

hugs

Eunice

January 26, 2006

In a message dated 1/26/2006 9:11:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

rebeccapino@... writes:

I might need a new dr. I hate to say that but seriously I think I do. What

do you all think? Any advice???

Hi Becca,

Stress can cause higher numbers. I proved that to myself yesterday when I

was trying to find out if and when meds would be shipped.

Also, there is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. Sometimes we

need to make a " clean sweep " . A doctor that has not seen you prior may see

immediately what is causing your high numbers. If you are comfortable with

seeing another doctor, go for it.

Let us know what you decide to do.

hugs

Eunice

January 26, 2006

In a message dated 1/26/2006 9:11:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

rebeccapino@... writes:

I might need a new dr. I hate to say that but seriously I think I do. What

do you all think? Any advice???

Hi Becca,

Stress can cause higher numbers. I proved that to myself yesterday when I

was trying to find out if and when meds would be shipped.

Also, there is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. Sometimes we

need to make a " clean sweep " . A doctor that has not seen you prior may see

immediately what is causing your high numbers. If you are comfortable with

seeing another doctor, go for it.

Let us know what you decide to do.

hugs

Eunice

January 26, 2006

Hi there. My name is Becca. I posted my intro a while back.. But real quick I am

a 33 yr old sahm to 9 children in TX. Type 2 since last March. I currently see

an Internist for my Diabetes. She started me on a good diet (mostly low carb)

and Metformin at the beginning. I did great for several months. Well I am not

doing so great anymore. Before I was diagnosed I had boils come out of nowhere.

They went away with the meds and diet changes. Now I have a boil again on my

face of all places... It is going away now. Dr. says it is from too much sugar

in my blood. Well let me tell you I NEVER eat wrong. I dont cheat EVER. I am

very strict on my diet. She added Avandia (avandamet). That didnt help either.

So now she has added Glyburide. I am still at 200 fasting glucose and still peak

to 300 or more at times after meals. I have gone as high as 600 and a visit to

the emergency room. I am so frustrated with all the med changes and it NOT

working. I walk about 30-45 minutes a day for excersize not to mention chasing

after these 9 kidos. (they ALL live with us) My stress level is high of course

but should it affect my sugar level this much? I was doing so good at first. I

didnt change anything!! My A1c level was down to 5.7 and now it is back up to

8.1!! It has been bad since September 05. I have asked the dr about going on

Lantus and she firmly says no. That I dont need it. That I need to get more

control.. HOW???? No one is telling me! I typically eat 45 carbs per meal and

have one snack. My snack is usually tuna and whole wheat crackers or sugar free

(no sugar alcohol) jello or something like that. She recommended these to me! I

dont eat anything with sugar in it. I know the tricks about sugar alcohols

(kinda...but i stay away) and low fat and no sugar added!! So I stay away from

those. I dont eat high sugar fruits or veggies. What more can I do?? I think I

might need a new dr. I hate to say that but seriously I think I do. What do you

all think? Any advice???

Thanks in advance,

Becca~

January 26, 2006

> . . . My stress level is high of course but should it affect my sugar level

this much? . . .

Yes, stress can have a tremendous effect on our levs.

Drew

T2 since '91

January 26, 2006

> . . . My stress level is high of course but should it affect my sugar level

this much? . . .

Yes, stress can have a tremendous effect on our levs.

Drew

T2 since '91

January 26, 2006

Maybe you can't tolerate 45 carbs at a time. They told me 30 carbs per meal,

well, after much testing, I can NOT have that many! I eat 300 calories, yes,

CALORIES per meal, and 3 snacks of 100 calories each. I also balance out carbs

in each snack. !/2 the snack comes from carbs, 1/2 from protein.

Meals vary, but I try to stay at about 15 for breakfast, 30 for supper and 30

for lunch. Less is better for me.

You need to figure out portions. I thought I ate well. NOPE. I ate LOTS, haha.

A big salad with lots of vegs, etc. Well, that last time I ever ate a big old

salad I was 282 2 hrs later. NEVER again. I learned how to measure out a small

amount of lettuce, add some protein, some CarbWell dressing, very little, and a

few vegs. You will just have to keep trying.

I tell myself, at 59, I want to watch my grandsons graduate. I need eyesight in

order to do that. And I want to dance at their weddings. I will need all my

toes. I don't want to be on dialysis 3 x a wk like my dad, he has no quality of

life. You should see the food restictoins when your kidneys start to fail!

Use all this info as a way to re-start your thinking about your health.

Use the faces of your kids as inspiration.

You can do it, we are all here to help.

Tucson Kitty

** I am so frustrated**

Hi there. My name is Becca. I posted my intro a while back.. But real quick I

am a

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January 26, 2006

Maybe you can't tolerate 45 carbs at a time. They told me 30 carbs per meal,

well, after much testing, I can NOT have that many! I eat 300 calories, yes,

CALORIES per meal, and 3 snacks of 100 calories each. I also balance out carbs

in each snack. !/2 the snack comes from carbs, 1/2 from protein.

Meals vary, but I try to stay at about 15 for breakfast, 30 for supper and 30

for lunch. Less is better for me.

You need to figure out portions. I thought I ate well. NOPE. I ate LOTS, haha.

A big salad with lots of vegs, etc. Well, that last time I ever ate a big old

salad I was 282 2 hrs later. NEVER again. I learned how to measure out a small

amount of lettuce, add some protein, some CarbWell dressing, very little, and a

few vegs. You will just have to keep trying.

I tell myself, at 59, I want to watch my grandsons graduate. I need eyesight in

order to do that. And I want to dance at their weddings. I will need all my

toes. I don't want to be on dialysis 3 x a wk like my dad, he has no quality of

life. You should see the food restictoins when your kidneys start to fail!

Use all this info as a way to re-start your thinking about your health.

Use the faces of your kids as inspiration.

You can do it, we are all here to help.

Tucson Kitty

** I am so frustrated**

Hi there. My name is Becca. I posted my intro a while back.. But real quick I

am a

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Hope you come back soon!

January 26, 2006

Maybe you can't tolerate 45 carbs at a time. They told me 30 carbs per meal,

well, after much testing, I can NOT have that many! I eat 300 calories, yes,

CALORIES per meal, and 3 snacks of 100 calories each. I also balance out carbs

in each snack. !/2 the snack comes from carbs, 1/2 from protein.

Meals vary, but I try to stay at about 15 for breakfast, 30 for supper and 30

for lunch. Less is better for me.

You need to figure out portions. I thought I ate well. NOPE. I ate LOTS, haha.

A big salad with lots of vegs, etc. Well, that last time I ever ate a big old

salad I was 282 2 hrs later. NEVER again. I learned how to measure out a small

amount of lettuce, add some protein, some CarbWell dressing, very little, and a

few vegs. You will just have to keep trying.

I tell myself, at 59, I want to watch my grandsons graduate. I need eyesight in

order to do that. And I want to dance at their weddings. I will need all my

toes. I don't want to be on dialysis 3 x a wk like my dad, he has no quality of

life. You should see the food restictoins when your kidneys start to fail!

Use all this info as a way to re-start your thinking about your health.

Use the faces of your kids as inspiration.

You can do it, we are all here to help.

Tucson Kitty

** I am so frustrated**

Hi there. My name is Becca. I posted my intro a while back.. But real quick I

am a

Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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Hope you come back soon!

January 26, 2006

I am really new to diabetes but I am testing 4 to 6 times a day to find out

what causes my BG to rise and spike and what doesn't. And I agree with what

others have said about going really low carb --- - as long as I keep my

carbs under 20 for a meal, I do fine. More than that and I tend to spike up to

200 BG. Bread really spikes me - even whole wheat. Cereal of any kind does

too. I haven't tried kiwi but I do OK with a small serving of strawberries.

This is a strange disease because we are all so different and what works for

one doesn't work for someone else

Jane

January 26, 2006

I am really new to diabetes but I am testing 4 to 6 times a day to find out

what causes my BG to rise and spike and what doesn't. And I agree with what

others have said about going really low carb --- - as long as I keep my

carbs under 20 for a meal, I do fine. More than that and I tend to spike up to

200 BG. Bread really spikes me - even whole wheat. Cereal of any kind does

too. I haven't tried kiwi but I do OK with a small serving of strawberries.

This is a strange disease because we are all so different and what works for

one doesn't work for someone else

Jane

January 26, 2006

I am really new to diabetes but I am testing 4 to 6 times a day to find out

what causes my BG to rise and spike and what doesn't. And I agree with what

others have said about going really low carb --- - as long as I keep my

carbs under 20 for a meal, I do fine. More than that and I tend to spike up to

200 BG. Bread really spikes me - even whole wheat. Cereal of any kind does

too. I haven't tried kiwi but I do OK with a small serving of strawberries.

This is a strange disease because we are all so different and what works for

one doesn't work for someone else

Jane

January 26, 2006

45 carbs per meal sounds like allot. and what types of carbs are you

eating??? whole grain ones seem to be better for us. The glucose they

produce seems to be released slower into the blood, and the fiber helps to

keep your body heathy.

You always have the right to a second opinion! It sounds as though you

may want to look into getting into a diabetes specialist...

Adding insulin can cause weight gain, because the body will be better able

to use and store the glucose in the blood.

I would recomend cutting back on your grain and potato carbs. Eat more

veggies. Raw veggies. Lean protiens.

Have you looked at the south beach diet??? its great for diabetics.

(though, not one diet is perfect for everyone)

Angelia in OR also a stay at home mom, but only of two... one six and one

three months...

** I am so frustrated**

> Hi there. My name is Becca. I posted my intro a while back.. But real

> quick I am a 33 yr old sahm to 9 children in TX. Type 2 since last March.

> I currently see an Internist for my Diabetes. She started me on a good

> diet (mostly low carb) and Metformin at the beginning. I did great for

> several months. Well I am not doing so great anymore. Before I was

> diagnosed I had boils come out of nowhere. They went away with the meds

> and diet changes. Now I have a boil again on my face of all places... It

> is going away now. Dr. says it is from too much sugar in my blood. Well

> let me tell you I NEVER eat wrong. I dont cheat EVER. I am very strict on

> my diet. She added Avandia (avandamet). That didnt help either. So now she

> has added Glyburide. I am still at 200 fasting glucose and still peak to

> 300 or more at times after meals. I have gone as high as 600 and a visit

> to the emergency room. I am so frustrated with all the med changes and it

> NOT working. I walk about 30-45 minutes a day for excersize not to mention

> chasing after these 9 kidos. (they ALL live with us) My stress level is

> high of course but should it affect my sugar level this much? I was doing

> so good at first. I didnt change anything!! My A1c level was down to 5.7

> and now it is back up to 8.1!! It has been bad since September 05. I have

> asked the dr about going on Lantus and she firmly says no. That I dont

> need it. That I need to get more control.. HOW???? No one is telling me! I

> typically eat 45 carbs per meal and have one snack. My snack is usually

> tuna and whole wheat crackers or sugar free (no sugar alcohol) jello or

> something like that. She recommended these to me! I dont eat anything with

> sugar in it. I know the tricks about sugar alcohols (kinda...but i stay

> away) and low fat and no sugar added!! So I stay away from those. I dont

> eat high sugar fruits or veggies. What more can I do?? I think I might

> need a new dr. I hate to say that but seriously I think I do. What do you

> all think? Any advice???

>

> Thanks in advance,

> Becca~

>

January 26, 2006