Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 , I do not know the answer to your question. All I can say is my indocrinologist wants me to have exactly 0 low sugar reactions, even if they are 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, since they are all under 70. I have given up on achieving a " normal " glr reading, which would give me an A1C reading of 4.2-5.2 which is not normal for a diagnosed diabetic, which I am. My indocrinologist believes it would be quite acceptable for me to have an A1C of 6.5-7.0, which is far from a normal person, a non diabetic's average A1C level. The days of my A1C being 5.5 or lower is long gone. I plan to have no more low glucose readings, and no more shakes, sweats, mental confusion and getting lost in the house. According to my indocrinologist the low glr's are not worth the cost of peace and harmony in the household. Not perfect, but that is the way it is. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Harry, I don't disagree with your doctor's ideas about avoiding low blood sugars when they are as disruptive as they are in your life especially. I would ask him for some research support for his claim that hypoglycemic reactions are akin to a stroke though. This supports what I've been saying about the medical community in general villainizing low blood sugar readings. Dave -- Weather conditions on 12/2/2010 5:31:10 PM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Overcast, 35.1°F Wind:NW-320° at 9mph Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: Re: discouraging Initially, I gained about five pounds, but later lost it. my weight was 200 pounds, and today my weight is 199 pounds. I do not eat snacks as a rule. By consuming 60 grams of carbs at each meal I rarely feel hungry or have the urge for a snack. Ocasionally, I will drink a beeer for a snack, but usually nothing is eaten. I am encouraged to include the beer carbs in my meal carbs. My wife is now resting easier, since the low glucose reactions have been eliminated for all practical purposes. It sounds unreasonable to me, but my indocrinologist equates a low sugar reaction, glr under 70, as being the same as a stroke or its equivalent. I do not believe this, since I have had numerous low glucose reactions in the past and I have also had two strokes of which I know, and believe me a low sugar reaction is nothing like a real stroke. But what do I know? I am just a real person, not a medical doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hello harry, Well, I don't agree with your doctor, but if you feel better with the higher glucose and don't have to deal with the hypoglycemia, then that is what you need. My endow wants me run a higher BG also as I am now on dialysis and don't feel the lower BG coming on. However, if my sugar is as low as 50, I can still function well enough to get to the closest jar of glucose tabs (strategically placed all over the house). I have also had to decrease the amount of insulin I take, also because of the dialysis, the insulin that I do take with the pump, lasts much longer than it used to last. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:35 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Re: discouraging Initially, I gained about five pounds, but later lost it. my weight was 200 pounds, and today my weight is 199 pounds. I do not eat snacks as a rule. By consuming 60 grams of carbs at each meal I rarely feel hungry or have the urge for a snack. Ocasionally, I will drink a beeer for a snack, but usually nothing is eaten. I am encouraged to include the beer carbs in my meal carbs. My wife is now resting easier, since the low glucose reactions have been eliminated for all practical purposes. It sounds unreasonable to me, but my indocrinologist equates a low sugar reaction, glr under 70, as being the same as a stroke or its equivalent. I do not believe this, since I have had numerous low glucose reactions in the past and I have also had two strokes of which I know, and believe me a low sugar reaction is nothing like a real stroke. But what do I know? I am just a real person, not a medical doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hello harry, Well, I don't agree with your doctor, but if you feel better with the higher glucose and don't have to deal with the hypoglycemia, then that is what you need. My endow wants me run a higher BG also as I am now on dialysis and don't feel the lower BG coming on. However, if my sugar is as low as 50, I can still function well enough to get to the closest jar of glucose tabs (strategically placed all over the house). I have also had to decrease the amount of insulin I take, also because of the dialysis, the insulin that I do take with the pump, lasts much longer than it used to last. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:35 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Re: discouraging Initially, I gained about five pounds, but later lost it. my weight was 200 pounds, and today my weight is 199 pounds. I do not eat snacks as a rule. By consuming 60 grams of carbs at each meal I rarely feel hungry or have the urge for a snack. Ocasionally, I will drink a beeer for a snack, but usually nothing is eaten. I am encouraged to include the beer carbs in my meal carbs. My wife is now resting easier, since the low glucose reactions have been eliminated for all practical purposes. It sounds unreasonable to me, but my indocrinologist equates a low sugar reaction, glr under 70, as being the same as a stroke or its equivalent. I do not believe this, since I have had numerous low glucose reactions in the past and I have also had two strokes of which I know, and believe me a low sugar reaction is nothing like a real stroke. But what do I know? I am just a real person, not a medical doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hello harry, Well, I don't agree with your doctor, but if you feel better with the higher glucose and don't have to deal with the hypoglycemia, then that is what you need. My endow wants me run a higher BG also as I am now on dialysis and don't feel the lower BG coming on. However, if my sugar is as low as 50, I can still function well enough to get to the closest jar of glucose tabs (strategically placed all over the house). I have also had to decrease the amount of insulin I take, also because of the dialysis, the insulin that I do take with the pump, lasts much longer than it used to last. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:35 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Re: discouraging Initially, I gained about five pounds, but later lost it. my weight was 200 pounds, and today my weight is 199 pounds. I do not eat snacks as a rule. By consuming 60 grams of carbs at each meal I rarely feel hungry or have the urge for a snack. Ocasionally, I will drink a beeer for a snack, but usually nothing is eaten. I am encouraged to include the beer carbs in my meal carbs. My wife is now resting easier, since the low glucose reactions have been eliminated for all practical purposes. It sounds unreasonable to me, but my indocrinologist equates a low sugar reaction, glr under 70, as being the same as a stroke or its equivalent. I do not believe this, since I have had numerous low glucose reactions in the past and I have also had two strokes of which I know, and believe me a low sugar reaction is nothing like a real stroke. But what do I know? I am just a real person, not a medical doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 One thing you can do to help yourself Vicky is to write down the amount of everything you eat. You might find ow much you are eating than you realize. On the other hand, your pancreas may just be shutting down as suggested by others. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicky Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 6:40 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... <mailto:vickystacknick%40hotmail.com> email: vicks57@... <mailto:vicks57%40sympatico.ca> or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 One thing you can do to help yourself Vicky is to write down the amount of everything you eat. You might find ow much you are eating than you realize. On the other hand, your pancreas may just be shutting down as suggested by others. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicky Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 6:40 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... <mailto:vickystacknick%40hotmail.com> email: vicks57@... <mailto:vicks57%40sympatico.ca> or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 One thing you can do to help yourself Vicky is to write down the amount of everything you eat. You might find ow much you are eating than you realize. On the other hand, your pancreas may just be shutting down as suggested by others. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicky Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 6:40 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... <mailto:vickystacknick%40hotmail.com> email: vicks57@... <mailto:vicks57%40sympatico.ca> or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am on slow acting, I think it is called humilin. He said something about a mixture of fast and slow. Thanks for the suggestions. Vicky discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... email: vicks57@... or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am on slow acting, I think it is called humilin. He said something about a mixture of fast and slow. Thanks for the suggestions. Vicky discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... email: vicks57@... or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am on slow acting, I think it is called humilin. He said something about a mixture of fast and slow. Thanks for the suggestions. Vicky discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... email: vicks57@... or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 thanks for the encouragement. This is a very good list. discouraging hi: my doctorr says I may have to go on two shots of insulin a day, instead of one. My average reading is 9.5, I thought things were going in the right direction. I have one month, before any changes are made. Of course, it is the worst time of year to improve sugar readings. I rarely eat potatoes or pasta and have increased the veggies. What else could I be doing wrong? Thanks, Vicky windows messenger: vickystacknick@... <mailto:vickystacknick%40hotmail.com> email: vicks57@... <mailto:vicks57%40sympatico.ca> or skype: vick-tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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