When I was first diagnosed with diabetes in 2001, I lost a lot of weight and did really well. But over the years, I've gained it back. I've made half hearted attempts to lose it again... I will lose some weight, gain it back... up and down and yo-yo all around. As I get older, I can really feel the stress that the extra weight puts on my body. In January, I redoubled my efforts and having been working very hard at losing weight.
Since I changed my eating patterns, my BGs have gone bonkers... and not really in a good way. One would think with restricted carbs and more exercise, the BGs would be improving. But they are swinging wildly from unusual highs to lows like I've not had before. I only take oral meds for my diabetes, so I can't do a lot to try to compensate like someone who takes insulin. I have played around a bit with my oral meds... when I take which pill... trying to improve the situation. Not much luck... no predictable results.
I THOUGHT I had an appointment with my PCP last week and I had planned on talking with him about the situation to see if he could help me some. He is the one who oversees my diabetes management. I don't have an endocrinologist. (LONG, unpleasant story ... I won't bore you with that one.) When the doctors office called to confirm my appointment, I discovered that they had scheduled me to see the wrong doctor! (who shares office space with mine.) So I had to reschedule and now I have to wait another month to get in to see him.
Anyway... I guess I'm just getting a little anxious about my control... or lack of it, I should say. I hope it is not an indication that I am progressing beyond what oral meds can do for me. I've read some things on the site that indicate timing of meds can be an important factor... but I can't figure it out. I take three... I take glipizide, Metformin, and Actos... throughout the day.
It seems that most of you on here take insulin and have much larger concerns than mine. I apologize if I offend anyone.
Jo
Jo,
MarkNo worries! :) We are all on the same roller coaster. Some days are more ups and downs, while others are more extreme.
Do the best you can and try to stay calm. Keep monitoring your health, so you can report all your findings to your PCP.
Please keep me updated.
Keep give up!
Mark
11:06 AM CST