I went to the doctors yesterday and my BG is still the yo yo ranging from 100 as the lowest to 222 as the highest. But I have noticed that usually it is between 135 and 175 but not consistent enough so doctor put me on metformin 500mg twice a day ins...
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Howdy, I wanted to make a start somewhere here at dLife and what better choice than to join a group of active members. I"m very excited about being here. I hope to speak with you all soon; and learn new things that can help me also be successful w...
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I've been coming to the dLife site for a long time, but never checked out any of the communities here. I figured it's high time I joined, so here I am. I'm a middle-aged woman from the mid-Atlantic region of the US, though I hail originally from New...
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I just found out about the groups on dLife, and thought I would join this one. I'm a T2 insulin-dependent diabetic, diagnosed on 10/10/2009.I hope no one other than myself is in the possible path of Hurricane Irene. I am praying for all that are....
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I think the most important thing for anyone that has been newly diagnosed is to remember that when you see a post on here from someone that was diagnosed a few years ago. They have had time to bring their levels down. They have had time to get over t...
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Hi my name is Ernie; I am new to this site, I have type 2 diabetes, I am getting little help from doctors, no help with diet, knowing where my blood sugar should be etc.Also I am a Vietnam Veteran, The VA says my Type 2 was caused from my service in...
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I too love the tattoo! Love any tattoos really, the snake and sword is known as a cadeuceus- minus the skull.....but that was a good idea; will draw attention in the event of a diabetic episode of either hypo or hyperglycemia occurring, I work as a d...
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Hi, Lynette! Did you try Freestyle Promise? I get my strips for $15 plus $15 from insurance so in other words, I get 100 strips for nothing. That will end when my COBRA coverage ends next year but if you try Freestyle () they may be able to offer you...
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Hi, Kelvin. Type 2 here, on oral meds. This is a very good question. I didn't see how long you have been at this. I believe this may be the single worst issue for the medical community to solve. How do you manage your day numbers, if you can't count on your overnight numbers?The experts do not even REALLY know. They keep guessing. The human body is not a predictable machine. All you can do is learn for yourself what works. Learn what it feels like if it is low, and have a low carb breakfast if...
View full commentHi, Kelvin. Type 2 here, on oral meds. This is a very good question. I didn't see how long you have been at this. I believe this may be the single worst issue for the medical community to solve. How do you manage your day numbers, if you can't count on your overnight numbers?The experts do not even REALLY know. They keep guessing. The human body is not a predictable machine. All you can do is learn for yourself what works. Learn what it feels like if it is low, and have a low carb breakfast if it is high, and test, test, test. Mine is unusual (they tell me, I never get an definitive answer) in that it can be perfect at 120 on retiring, and be 130 or higher on rising. The suggestion is that I get up about 4 or 5 in the morning to check. Gee thanks, folks. So if I wake up then, I may check and it may still be 80 to 100, but if I go back to bed, it will be 130 or more...no meds, still fasting. "They" say that if your body senses that your BS is too low, your liver will kick out some extra glucose it has stored. There are times when it goes low in the middle of the night. I also waken with a quivery feeling, slightly nauseous. I know now that it is low, and will grab a half a banana. It works for me, and I go back to sleep. The main thing is to figure out what your nighttime BS means, is it going up or down. I usually have a low carb "treat" before bed if my BS is 110 or under and I think it is on its way down(long time since food or low carb meal). Helps overnight lows from happening, but I confess I don't know if it contributes to a hidden overnight highs, but morning numbers are usually OK. I think others find that sleeping later means their numbers drop...which means their meds are still working. It is a constant juggling job. I thought it was just me, too, until I saw the questions here. Good luck. Let us know how it goes!
Hi Kelvin, your not the only one. What is low to you? We always keep some orange juice in the refrigerator when we need to bring our numbers up fast. You drink and wait 15 minutes then test again. If it isn't at a good number you drink some more. I am so glad that your cereal works!!! I usually am ok in the morning but my companion has been getting a lot of morning lows lately. Do you just take pills? Sally
View full commentHi Kelvin, your not the only one. What is low to you? We always keep some orange juice in the refrigerator when we need to bring our numbers up fast. You drink and wait 15 minutes then test again. If it isn't at a good number you drink some more. I am so glad that your cereal works!!! I usually am ok in the morning but my companion has been getting a lot of morning lows lately. Do you just take pills?
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I haven't heard of a new guide but if there is one I would like to know too. I know lower than 7 on the a1c test has always been considered good under the American Diabetes guidelines. I don't remember the name of the organization but a group of endocrinologists have another guide line that is lower. I would like to have "tight" control define to be honest. I know it can very with different ages, and states of health and there is usually progression of diabetes with time that can make it...
View full commentI haven't heard of a new guide but if there is one I would like to know too. I know lower than 7 on the a1c test has always been considered good under the American Diabetes guidelines. I don't remember the name of the organization but a group of endocrinologists have another guide line that is lower. I would like to have "tight" control define to be honest. I know it can very with different ages, and states of health and there is usually progression of diabetes with time that can make it very hard to achieve that control. So it has to be individual too. I know there are those that achieve control under 6. They are impressive to me.
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I think the guidelines are issued by two groups. America Diabetic Association and AMA, I believe and they are not exactly the same. "Normal" is from 4.0 to 6.0, but studies have questioned the wisdom and safety of medicating to below the 6.0. My doc goes with the 6.5 or less, so she is never happy with me. I am happy with under 7.0...limited meds and reasonable diabetic diet. I also haven't heard anything newer than these numbers, but will keep an eye out.
Maureen, If you scroll down past the post, there should be a box where you can put in your comment and send it. Hope things get easier! All best, Ilene
I have never seen a lot of posting on the type 2 group when I check in. I hope it picks up and the more we post maybe the more others will. I want you to also come to the diabetes type 2 forum site. There is a helpful group there that can always give you advice on problems. I too welcome new friendships and I find all the different areas of dLife very good. If you use the tabs on top of the page it will lead you to different information types where you can learn so much. Welcome Maureen. It...
View full commentI have never seen a lot of posting on the type 2 group when I check in. I hope it picks up and the more we post maybe the more others will. I want you to also come to the diabetes type 2 forum site. There is a helpful group there that can always give you advice on problems. I too welcome new friendships and I find all the different areas of dLife very good. If you use the tabs on top of the page it will lead you to different information types where you can learn so much.
Welcome Maureen. It is always good to see another new member on dLife.
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