Guest guest Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hi Yolanda, I got my level down to 6.`. I think it was because I ate less fatty foods and not as many carbs. nne _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Yolanda Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:41 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hi Yolanda, I got my level down to 6.`. I think it was because I ate less fatty foods and not as many carbs. nne _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Yolanda Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:41 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hi Yolanda, I got my level down to 6.`. I think it was because I ate less fatty foods and not as many carbs. nne _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Yolanda Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:41 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 A thirty minute walk will lower my bs around 50-60 points. Tell us what it will do for your bs level. First take your bs level, then walk for thirty minutes. Then an hour later after your walk do another bs level. Typically, the higher one's insulin resistance is the greater the decrease in bs points will be achieved. A friend in my diabetes support group usually has a 100 to 110 bs points drop after a thirty minute walk. He has extremely high insulin resistance. As a medical necessity he has to wear a cgm (continuous glucose monitor). A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 A thirty minute walk will lower my bs around 50-60 points. Tell us what it will do for your bs level. First take your bs level, then walk for thirty minutes. Then an hour later after your walk do another bs level. Typically, the higher one's insulin resistance is the greater the decrease in bs points will be achieved. A friend in my diabetes support group usually has a 100 to 110 bs points drop after a thirty minute walk. He has extremely high insulin resistance. As a medical necessity he has to wear a cgm (continuous glucose monitor). A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 A thirty minute walk will lower my bs around 50-60 points. Tell us what it will do for your bs level. First take your bs level, then walk for thirty minutes. Then an hour later after your walk do another bs level. Typically, the higher one's insulin resistance is the greater the decrease in bs points will be achieved. A friend in my diabetes support group usually has a 100 to 110 bs points drop after a thirty minute walk. He has extremely high insulin resistance. As a medical necessity he has to wear a cgm (continuous glucose monitor). A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I find regular, daily exercise makes the biggest difference in my A1c, above and beyond food or anything else. My A1c is at least 0.5% lower when I am doing regular exercise compared to when I am not. I am type 1. Jen Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I find regular, daily exercise makes the biggest difference in my A1c, above and beyond food or anything else. My A1c is at least 0.5% lower when I am doing regular exercise compared to when I am not. I am type 1. Jen Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I find regular, daily exercise makes the biggest difference in my A1c, above and beyond food or anything else. My A1c is at least 0.5% lower when I am doing regular exercise compared to when I am not. I am type 1. Jen Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 How much your blood sugar level drops also has a lot to do with what types of medications you are taking. Those taking insulin often experience much more rapid drops than those who do not. I can be 11 mmol/L (around 200 mg/dl) before beginning exercise, have a snack and disconnect my insulin pump, and swim for half an hour and still be 6.0 mmol/L (around 110 mg/dl) when I am done, and I do not have problems with insulin resistance. I believe some oral medications in addition to insulin can cause this type of drop with exercise, so anyone should talk to their doctor about the type of medication they are on and how it may affect their blood sugar before beginning exercise. If you experience large blood sugar drops with exercise it puts you at increased risk of lows, and lows are extremely difficult to feel during exercise. I often test with very low blood sugar levels after exercise if I do not stop every half hour or so to check, because I can't distinguish the symptoms from how you usually feel when exercising (shaky, tired, sweaty, etc.). As a side note, continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) are not good for detecting lows during exercise, because they lag behind actual blood sugar levels by about fifteen minutes, any rapid changes in blood sugar levels will be picked up too late to be of any use as an early-warning system. The CGMS is useful for spotting trends, however; I am looking into getting such a system for myself for the trending functionality. A member of a local type 1 support group has one and she does not wear it all the time, but she does wear it in order to troubleshoot problems when they arise. Jen Re: A1c A thirty minute walk will lower my bs around 50-60 points. Tell us what it will do for your bs level. First take your bs level, then walk for thirty minutes. Then an hour later after your walk do another bs level. Typically, the higher one's insulin resistance is the greater the decrease in bs points will be achieved. A friend in my diabetes support group usually has a 100 to 110 bs points drop after a thirty minute walk. He has extremely high insulin resistance. As a medical necessity he has to wear a cgm (continuous glucose monitor). Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 How much your blood sugar level drops also has a lot to do with what types of medications you are taking. Those taking insulin often experience much more rapid drops than those who do not. I can be 11 mmol/L (around 200 mg/dl) before beginning exercise, have a snack and disconnect my insulin pump, and swim for half an hour and still be 6.0 mmol/L (around 110 mg/dl) when I am done, and I do not have problems with insulin resistance. I believe some oral medications in addition to insulin can cause this type of drop with exercise, so anyone should talk to their doctor about the type of medication they are on and how it may affect their blood sugar before beginning exercise. If you experience large blood sugar drops with exercise it puts you at increased risk of lows, and lows are extremely difficult to feel during exercise. I often test with very low blood sugar levels after exercise if I do not stop every half hour or so to check, because I can't distinguish the symptoms from how you usually feel when exercising (shaky, tired, sweaty, etc.). As a side note, continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) are not good for detecting lows during exercise, because they lag behind actual blood sugar levels by about fifteen minutes, any rapid changes in blood sugar levels will be picked up too late to be of any use as an early-warning system. The CGMS is useful for spotting trends, however; I am looking into getting such a system for myself for the trending functionality. A member of a local type 1 support group has one and she does not wear it all the time, but she does wear it in order to troubleshoot problems when they arise. Jen Re: A1c A thirty minute walk will lower my bs around 50-60 points. Tell us what it will do for your bs level. First take your bs level, then walk for thirty minutes. Then an hour later after your walk do another bs level. Typically, the higher one's insulin resistance is the greater the decrease in bs points will be achieved. A friend in my diabetes support group usually has a 100 to 110 bs points drop after a thirty minute walk. He has extremely high insulin resistance. As a medical necessity he has to wear a cgm (continuous glucose monitor). Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 How much your blood sugar level drops also has a lot to do with what types of medications you are taking. Those taking insulin often experience much more rapid drops than those who do not. I can be 11 mmol/L (around 200 mg/dl) before beginning exercise, have a snack and disconnect my insulin pump, and swim for half an hour and still be 6.0 mmol/L (around 110 mg/dl) when I am done, and I do not have problems with insulin resistance. I believe some oral medications in addition to insulin can cause this type of drop with exercise, so anyone should talk to their doctor about the type of medication they are on and how it may affect their blood sugar before beginning exercise. If you experience large blood sugar drops with exercise it puts you at increased risk of lows, and lows are extremely difficult to feel during exercise. I often test with very low blood sugar levels after exercise if I do not stop every half hour or so to check, because I can't distinguish the symptoms from how you usually feel when exercising (shaky, tired, sweaty, etc.). As a side note, continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) are not good for detecting lows during exercise, because they lag behind actual blood sugar levels by about fifteen minutes, any rapid changes in blood sugar levels will be picked up too late to be of any use as an early-warning system. The CGMS is useful for spotting trends, however; I am looking into getting such a system for myself for the trending functionality. A member of a local type 1 support group has one and she does not wear it all the time, but she does wear it in order to troubleshoot problems when they arise. Jen Re: A1c A thirty minute walk will lower my bs around 50-60 points. Tell us what it will do for your bs level. First take your bs level, then walk for thirty minutes. Then an hour later after your walk do another bs level. Typically, the higher one's insulin resistance is the greater the decrease in bs points will be achieved. A friend in my diabetes support group usually has a 100 to 110 bs points drop after a thirty minute walk. He has extremely high insulin resistance. As a medical necessity he has to wear a cgm (continuous glucose monitor). Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 That's an appreciable drop. Congratulations. As the majority of the responses report, exercise may be the best way to keep a1c levels in the ideal range for you. But, we can't minimize the importance of consistent near normal glucose readings either. Of course, a regular exercise program can be an integral part of maintaining near normal glucose readings. Dave A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 That's an appreciable drop. Congratulations. As the majority of the responses report, exercise may be the best way to keep a1c levels in the ideal range for you. But, we can't minimize the importance of consistent near normal glucose readings either. Of course, a regular exercise program can be an integral part of maintaining near normal glucose readings. Dave A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 That's an appreciable drop. Congratulations. As the majority of the responses report, exercise may be the best way to keep a1c levels in the ideal range for you. But, we can't minimize the importance of consistent near normal glucose readings either. Of course, a regular exercise program can be an integral part of maintaining near normal glucose readings. Dave A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Dan, Cut more carbs during your meals. This wil require less insulin and your BG will down. a1c " Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. " As others have mentioned exercise is important. The largest bang for the buck to reduce a1c along with diet, and exercise is weight loss. One produces X amount of insulin for a given amount of body tissue, in particular fat. For a diabetic this is not enough. So reducing body tissue amount, in particular fat, means more insulin for the smaller anount of body tissue after weight loss. Fat also produces hormones which increase risk for diabetes especially insulin resistence and distorted appetite control. With fat loss this means the reduced insulin production becomes much more effective at the lower weight and loss of resistence producing fat. XB IC|XC __________ NOD32 3230 (20080701) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi Yolanda, More exercise, as suggested-maybe you could put your biggest bird on a leg leasch and tryp to keep with him while he is flying! (LOL). A1c Well, my dr. appt. is tomorrow, but due to a vitamin d deficiency the nurse called me. While on the phone I asked her what the results of my latest a1c are, and she said 6.6. This is the second a1c I've had and the first was 7.5. but, thank to all here I started watching carbs very carefully. I'm not sure what I can do different at this point to bring my a1c down to where it should be. So, once again, am requesting ideas. I watch fat, carbs, and try to avoid sugar completely. Thanks for all I've learned here. Yolanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 " Cut more carbs during your meals. This wil require less insulin and your BG will down. " Of course, as I said " along with diet and exercise " which started my remarks about weight loss as being of equal importance. But there is a twist, for the same amount of carbs, low or not, weight loss will lower insulin resistence making available insulin even more effective. XB IC|XC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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