It’s like we should have a diabetes posting forum section.
if I can keep my A1c at 7 or better I seem to be doing ok.
7.0 is all the better I can do but these fasting treatments have me thinking.
I have terrible fatigue all the time. I think it’s kidneys and It’s real bad. Afraid to go see docs.
I think they are all just full of common treatments that maintain diabetes. The problem IS that they just maintain diabetes.
I’m having symptoms of kidney failure and it’s scaring the heck out of me which makes symtoms worse because anxiety and stress cause adrenal release and that is harmful.
It’s a bit of a snowball effect. Docs would subscribe Xanax for anxiety.
I sure don’t want to go there again, the stuff is extremely addictive. Tired and sick of pills literally sick from pills. Metformin makes me nauseous and dizzy all the time.
I have feel better on Atkins style diet but it must not be drastic enough.
pfl
I take those pills...I to was told I was prediabetic...no big deal.
As you can see by all the comments, there probably is no one meter better than the other. Just where you buy it.
I started my journey with diabetes in 1985, with what they called “borderline.” That’s like being partially pregnant. I, also, like most, started out with metformin of which I still use today. Back then, it was 50’s. Now 1000’s. I also use both type of insulin injections, lantus and novolog.
As for the meter, a lot of doctors you work with now will want to use a particular meter consistent with their computer programs so they can plug it in and get a shred out to use in their treatment. Saves them time and automatically provides the info to determine needs.
Diabetes, also, preys on other illnesses. I have a serious lung deficiency and advanced heart disease so exercise is one step from the ER. And the continual use of steroids is a real detriment to weight loss. I try to eat well, but in my case, well may not be reachable as when I’m on the ‘roids, a glass of tap water is not good for me.
So, the best thing I can say is this, do what the doc wants to do as best you can. Your world will be filled with setbacks and you will be putting out fires a lot. Don’t get discouraged and just enjoy life. It’s short enough already. Find what works and do it until it doesn’t anymore....then change. And most of all, empty the bucket list.
You probably don’t worry about getting into a car every day which kills thousands of people. Don’t worry about the illness. Just play the game. Like I said, life’s short.
rwood
Sam’s club sells Easy-Tough glucose meters for less than $20. the real kicker in glucose meters is the test strips. Easy-Touch strips are about $8 for 50.
Substitute protein for wheat and potatoes, your blood sure will lower and so will your weight.
Taking the supplement Berberine can knock 10 points off of your blood sugar.
And cut out the alcohol.
Bkmk
I use the ReliOn Prime meter from Walmart. The test strips are the lowest cost I have found.
No frosties here, but I’ve been beating diabetes for 21 years now.
Looks like your getting some good advice, in addition when you test, “poke” yourself on the side of your finger it hurts a hell of alot less and or hold an ice cube for a bit. Alfalapoic Acid can help with blood sugar and is being used to treat Diabetic neuropathy in high doses, should be taken with or before food, as reported on the radio show this weekend by the founder of Longevity Medical Clinic Metformin if you can take it, it gives some people diarehia it will increase your average life span by five years. You probaly have been Prediabetic for up to ten years before your diagnosis. You can listen to thier pod casts and down load them and save them if you wish. All I can add is take this very seriously, I just had a friend lose a leg to this, Good Luck, Glen
I have been using the one touch ultra for years but i use gen strips when BCBS decided to have a big honkin deductible. You can get 150 for 30 bucks on Amazon.
Hint from one who has failed to do so: keep to your diet and cut the carbs. Its a progressive syndrome type disease that affects folks in different ways, especially over time.Even you will react differently the longer you endure it.
you can get off meds by controlling sugar levels,
maybe you can get your insurance to pay for diabetes class. usually free meters and supplies provided to get you started.,
I recommend the Reli-on micro. The strips are reasonably cheap compared to others. They are available in Walmart.
In addition to the cost of the strips, you want a meter that uses as small of a blood drop as possible. That minimizes the size of the stick necessary to get the blood, the pain, and the likelihood that you don’t get enough blood on the strips and waste a strip.
Do your homework, FDA has warnings on Metformin. Doesn’t matter what med GI distress is the norm from these meds.
A1C1 keep it under 7. BIGGEST THING USE AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST, NOT A PRIMARY, 4 YRS DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOL AND KNOWLEDGE.
If ins is charging high co-pays look at Wal-Mart for meter and test strips. Cheapest place for them about $25.00. That is where my Type 2 son gets his. 100 per bottle. WARNING they are put in bottle BAR CODE UP, TOUCH IT AND IT WILL ERROR. How many times a day you test will play a big roll in your cost.
1) low carb/sugar
2) lose weight
3) increase protien
4) lots of H2O
5) no eating after last meal unless it is protein.
6) more exercise like walking
7) watch all cuts/wounds for infection
8) symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy in hands/feet/legs
9) dry skin
10) heart issues
Accu-chek Guide. bolts right up to your phone...
Fast one day a month.
I would not go anywhere near medication for your condition, but that's just me.
I dropped 97 pounds between Groundhog day and the Fourth of July by removing most carbs from my diet and the occasional day of no food at all. Better yet, I eat all day long and snack in the middle of the night, and I don't put on weight.
I haven't felt this good in a very long time.
bkmk
Cut out the soda.
Walk for at least 30 minutes a day. Hopefully more.
Really, limit the breads and starches. Reintroduce yourself to veggies.
Measure everything. What you eat. The size of what you eat. When you eat.
You don’t need to show it to anyone—no one is going to be checking your answers—but you will see patterns, and mistakes. Plan your day, work your plan.
It is hard to do over the holidays. But I can tell you that you probably feel like crap now. A few days knocking out the bad stuff and you will realize how good you feel.
I’ve fallen off the wagon for the past few months and I feel like crap every morning. Do do what I do, do what I suggest
Martin,
Diabetes can be controlled via diet. For lots of good information about food and health, check out this site and its related sites:
- D
I was diagnosed with Type II last may. I got scared and did a lot of research on it. And started taking a lot of vitamin supplements that their proponents said would cure it.
I went on a diet that curbed my sweets and carbs. Started watching the labels to cut down on processed food with high fructose to make it taste good.
And my blood readings came down according to the Dr. without using the blood testing regime at all. Lose at least 15-20 pounds and see what happens.