Re: I need some advice please

January 21, 2002

In a message dated 1/21/02 5:00:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,

soundzfun@... writes:

I have kind of fallen back into my same old bad routine, and I am trying to

get straightened out again. I

> have trouble between the breakfast and lunch period when my blood sugar

> drops. I get a real sinking feeling and very weak. Does anyone have any

> suggestions on a good snack. ...my panic attacks have gotten alot worse

> since my controll isnt as good as it was.

>

Can you give us some numbers to work with. What is your bg reading on rising

and when you are having these problems? A whole day's worth of numbers would

be better.

The most controlled way to correct for a " low " if that is what you have is

with glucose tablets. Each tablet will raise your bg about 20 points. That

way you can correct and not go too high.

First, you need to know what your bg's really are during these episodes.

Treating for a " low " , when you may not need to is a very iffy proposition.

, T2

Hillsboro, Oregon

January 21, 2002

In a message dated 1/21/02 5:00:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,

soundzfun@... writes:

I have kind of fallen back into my same old bad routine, and I am trying to

get straightened out again. I

> have trouble between the breakfast and lunch period when my blood sugar

> drops. I get a real sinking feeling and very weak. Does anyone have any

> suggestions on a good snack. ...my panic attacks have gotten alot worse

> since my controll isnt as good as it was.

>

Can you give us some numbers to work with. What is your bg reading on rising

and when you are having these problems? A whole day's worth of numbers would

be better.

The most controlled way to correct for a " low " if that is what you have is

with glucose tablets. Each tablet will raise your bg about 20 points. That

way you can correct and not go too high.

First, you need to know what your bg's really are during these episodes.

Treating for a " low " , when you may not need to is a very iffy proposition.

, T2

Hillsboro, Oregon

January 21, 2002

Absolutely, Beanie...try the glucose tablets. They're in the drugstore with

the diabetic supplies...the best kind IMHO are the disks, about an inch in

diameter...they come in a tube (or a big bottle for the larger amount). they

taste like candy...come in several different flavors but I like the orange or

raspberry.

Each one raises the BG about 20 points, although YMMV of course. They work

very quickly since they don't have to be digested. They work 100% of the

time. I find them absolutely the best way to raise your BGs exactly where

they should be.

How often do you test? Are you type 2? Diet controlled only? Or meds? What

kind? Vicki

<< Does anyone have any suggestions on a good snack. The orange juice things

raise my blood sugar to much, is there any thing that raises it slower. >>

January 21, 2002

Absolutely, Beanie...try the glucose tablets. They're in the drugstore with

the diabetic supplies...the best kind IMHO are the disks, about an inch in

diameter...they come in a tube (or a big bottle for the larger amount). they

taste like candy...come in several different flavors but I like the orange or

raspberry.

Each one raises the BG about 20 points, although YMMV of course. They work

very quickly since they don't have to be digested. They work 100% of the

time. I find them absolutely the best way to raise your BGs exactly where

they should be.

How often do you test? Are you type 2? Diet controlled only? Or meds? What

kind? Vicki

<< Does anyone have any suggestions on a good snack. The orange juice things

raise my blood sugar to much, is there any thing that raises it slower. >>

January 21, 2002

Absolutely, Beanie...try the glucose tablets. They're in the drugstore with

the diabetic supplies...the best kind IMHO are the disks, about an inch in

diameter...they come in a tube (or a big bottle for the larger amount). they

taste like candy...come in several different flavors but I like the orange or

raspberry.

Each one raises the BG about 20 points, although YMMV of course. They work

very quickly since they don't have to be digested. They work 100% of the

time. I find them absolutely the best way to raise your BGs exactly where

they should be.

How often do you test? Are you type 2? Diet controlled only? Or meds? What

kind? Vicki

<< Does anyone have any suggestions on a good snack. The orange juice things

raise my blood sugar to much, is there any thing that raises it slower. >>

January 21, 2002

I would eat protein, like some nuts. It will keep the blood sugar from

having highs and lows and sticks with you for a long time.

January 22, 2002

Hi, Beanie...yes, stress will absolutely raise your BGs. But you also have

it right -- bread is one of the absolutely worst things you can eat if you

want good BG control...along with potatos, rice, pasta, cereals, etc.

Although there are some breads that are lower carb, such as breads from the

Alvarado Street Bakery, that have only 12 gram per slice. But you still

can't pig out on it - one slice a day is all I allow myself.

You've already learned the consequences of eating things that make your BG

spike. We all fall off the wagon now and then...just pick yourself up and

start over. Also, did you know that eating carbs makes you crave more carbs?

From what I've read, if you can get past the first week, the cravings go

away. Now isn't that something to look forward to?? And you can keep

motivation by thinking about what'll happen if you don't get those BGs down.

You don't want to be blind, now, do you?

Keep on testing -- that'll give you good information and motivate you to cut

back...and good reading will also reward you for eating properly.

Take care and keep posting, we're here to support you. Even whining is okay!

Vicki

<<

I am ashamed to say that my fasting blood sugars have crept back up

above 200..219 yesturday to be exact. They have ranged from any where from

168 to 219. I have started to eat bread again and that is about the only diet

change I have made. But , it is a biggie. >>

January 22, 2002

You have already proven you can improve your bgs range. Now it's time to work

harder at getting it down to a healthy level. You know what is causing your

bgs readings to increase, too many carbs, stress, lack of exercise, so the

choice is either exercise more discipline or get sicker. The longer you go

with elevated bgs levels the more damage you are doing to your body.

Diabetes is very controllable but not very forgiving if you don't follow the

right meal plan or make the necessary lifestyle adjustments.

Good Luck. Let us know how you are doing.

Ed from CT

> " I am ashamed to say that my fasting blood sugars have crept back up above

> 200..219 yesturday to be exact. They have ranged from any where from 168 to

> 219. I have started to eat bread again and that is about the only diet

> change I have made. But , it is a biggie. It is the absolute worse thing,

> and I am worried cause my vision has deteriated so much over the past

> month, I hope I get it back as the blood sugars get back to normal. I have

> beeen under a trememndous amount of stress and i wonder if it is possible

> for that to have an effect on my blood sugars. I test about 6 times a

> day...and seem to have my highest blood sugars around 4 or 5 pm. I am type

> 2, though I am on insulin ( Lispro)and a oral agent ( glyburide)and I think

> I am very insulin resistent. I havent exercised much and I notice that

> makes a different. I have lots of other health issues going on but the

> Diabetese is going to get me if I dont take cotroll over it again. I am

> peaking in the 250's the worst part of my day, so I may feel very hungry

> but I am afraid to raise those blood sugars any higher... Thanks for the

> help to get me back on track. "

>

January 22, 2002