Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Molly. Welcome! I was going to answer some of your questions, but I do see that everyone else had already done so! I have not been at my computer very much, so forgive my not welcoming you earlier! Hope to get to know you better as the days go by.. As you can see, this is a wonderful group of caring, helpful, supportive people who will do whatever they can to help. Hugs, Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hi Betsy, >* My doctor is my family internist. Should I also consider seeing a diabetes specialist or is this sufficient?< It depends on the doctor. If she is against your testing your blood glucose that makes me suspicious about the depth of her knowledge. Getting control of Diabetes Type II is dependent on your learning as much about how your particular body reacts as possible. This is not a one-size-fits-all disease. >reduce portions...break meals up into several small meals/day, eat a healthy lowfat diet of fruits, veg, non-red meat, whole grains, and exercise.< This might work for you, or it might not. She's assuming that DM is cut and dried, but many of us have found that we vary from the what is considered the norm. >She wants me to get monthly fasting blood sugar tests at the lab, along with a monthly doctor visit.< There are so many variations. Some people can eat grains, some can't (by *can't* I mean without our blood glucose going high). Two small low carb corn tortillas make my blood sugars spike over 200, but a friend has no trouble with them at all. How can you know what's true for you without testing several times a day? >Hopefully if I lose the weight, the diabetes will go away.< When I hear this theory it worries me. I've lost approx 100 lbs and mine hasn't gone away, others have lost even more. >I asked about whether I should get a meter & do my own testing and she said no, just follow the regime for now. Does this sound sufficient?< Not to me. Dianne ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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