Guest guest Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hi List, Is it true that in the morning, you can't put anything in your stomach before taking sugar? Can you drink water? Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Becky, I check my blood sugar as soon as I get up. Since I don't eat breakfast for about 45 minutes to an hour after this, I check it again before I eat. Remember, food will generally raise blood sugar. That's what it's supposed to do. In the morning, the dawn phenomenon may kick in, and even though you don't eat anything, your blood sugar may rise. You can certainly drink water before checking. You can even eat something, and check it 5, or maybe 10 minutes later. Food takes a little time to break down into glucose, which is what the meters measure in the blood. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 1:54 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: morning sugar Hi List, Is it true that in the morning, you can't put anything in your stomach before taking sugar? Can you drink water? Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 No, Becky that is not true. You can drink water before eating. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 10:54 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: morning sugar Hi List, Is it true that in the morning, you can't put anything in your stomach before taking sugar? Can you drink water? Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Hello, Becky, Dave and all, Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Dorothy, and all, Good advice. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are cousins, to be sure, but they have several notable differences. Mostly, a type 2 will tend to hold closer to a number, and not have the wild swings common to type 1's. I envy the morning routine you are able to follow as a t2. I am a prisoner of my meter, as my morning readings, more accurately, my middle of the night readings, tend to be all over the place. I am able to have decent readings in the morning thanks to either some quick acting insulin in the middle of the night or a snack. It varies from one night to the next! My wakeup numbers and pre-breakfast numbers all but prevent me from thinking about exercising before eating breakfast. And, since I eat fairly early, as my family are getting ready for their morning, exercising immediately after eating breakfast isn't feasible, unless I never wanted to see them in the mornings! Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Dorothea Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 2:53 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar Hello, Becky, Dave and all, Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 greetings all a returning member in Denver my sugar this morning was a 130. I am learning my way to the \ room in my new apartment and I will take liberal use of it for sure glad to be back. Re: morning sugar Hello, Becky, Dave and all, Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Mine yesterday was 195, 176, and I was surprised at the 132. Then I had vegettables and fresh fruit and some dressing and a tomato. We'll see tomorrow. Becky Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hello, Becky, The 195 is scary, especially if it was a before-breakfast reading. I notice that your morning readings are running high. Would you consider a few tests in the evening two hours after your last food of the day to see if these high morning readings are really the results of the evening food are something else? Do you, perhaps, have nightmares which are increasing your night-time stress levels? Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 It's important to do a check approximately 2 hours after a meal. This is the true measure to determine if your medication is the right dosage. Having said this, exercise and reducing the carbs in a meal will also play into lowering not only your readings 2 hours after a meal, but at any time. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 1:35 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar Mine yesterday was 195, 176, and I was surprised at the 132. Then I had vegettables and fresh fruit and some dressing and a tomato. We'll see tomorrow. Becky Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 That 195 is quite high for a fasting BG. It is hard to say if that is due To what you ate the night before or due to the dawn effect. You really need to give these results to your doctor and what you can do about them. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 10:35 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar Mine yesterday was 195, 176, and I was surprised at the 132. Then I had vegettables and fresh fruit and some dressing and a tomato. We'll see tomorrow. Becky Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn effect? Betty Emmons Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 All people has the dawn effect, including non diabetics. The diabetics, however, have limited or no insulin in there body to reduce the elevated glucose being dumped by your liver. As far as I know, there is no way to " trick " your body into not having this happen. You need medication to get the elevated sugar down. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Betty Emmons Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:06 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn effect? Betty Emmons Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hey Dave, I have been tempted to long now.... subject line reads, " morning sugar " so..... yes you thought it... A HAPPY MORNING TO ALL OF YOU AS WELL!!! giggle sorry had to tell sigar 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' ~Blessings be poured upon you- Sugar Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 As Pat said, there's no specific method to " trick " your body to prevent this auto response. I deal with it by checking my bg as soon as I rise, and again before eating breakfast. This way, I see how much of the dawn phenomenon I need to deal with that particular morning. If I happened to have taken some Humalog (quick acting) insulin in the middle of the night, I can almost always count on not having much effect to deal with. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Betty Emmons Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:06 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn effect? Betty Emmons Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Okay please excuse my ignorance, but what is the dawn effect? Thanks, > As Pat said, there's no specific method to " trick " your body to prevent this > auto response. I deal with it by checking my bg as soon as I rise, and again > before eating breakfast. This way, I see how much of the dawn phenomenon I > need to deal with that particular morning. If I happened to have taken some > Humalog (quick acting) insulin in the middle of the night, I can almost > always count on not having much effect to deal with. > > Dave > > Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com > > " Like " at his Facebook author page: > <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond > > From: blind-diabetics > [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Betty Emmons > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:06 PM > To: blind-diabetics > Subject: Re: morning sugar > > what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn > effect? > Betty Emmons > Re: morning sugar > > > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > > Dotty > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 It's an auto response to prepare the human body for waking up and becoming active. Glucose is released into the blood as a source of energy. In times of old, when people were pretty much on the go and active, beginning first thing, when it was necessary to go kill some game for breakfast, or get the fires burning to cook it, this energy served a much more practical purpose. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: Bond Re: morning sugar > > what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn > effect? > Betty Emmons > Re: morning sugar > > > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > > Dotty > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 And, good-night Sugar, as well! LOL Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sugar Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:10 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar Hey Dave, I have been tempted to long now.... subject line reads, " morning sugar " so..... yes you thought it... A HAPPY MORNING TO ALL OF YOU AS WELL!!! giggle sorry had to tell sigar 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' ~Blessings be poured upon you- Sugar Re: morning sugar > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Now it is 177 188 and now this evening it is 159. One was this morning and this afternoon, and the 159 was before dinner. Just ate some honey dew, and a smart one's dinner and some cinnamon yogurt. Before eating, I had two glasses of water. I don't drink much water like I should. Becky Re: morning sugar > > >> Hello, Becky, Dave and all, >> Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my >> morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are >> always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to >> know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the >> first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes >> on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing >> so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. >> Dotty >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I saw my doctor last Friday and they took 3 tubes of blood and she will be calling me. Becky Re: morning sugar > >> Hello, Becky, Dave and all, >> Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my >> morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are >> always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to >> know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the >> first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes >> on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing >> so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. >> Dotty >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I took it later and it was 243. The doctor is supposed to put me on some other med. Becky Re: morning sugar >> >> >>> Hello, Becky, Dave and all, >>> Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my >>> morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are >>> always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to >>> know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the >>> first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes >>> on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing >>> so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. >>> Dotty >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks dave > It's an auto response to prepare the human body for waking up and becoming > active. Glucose is released into the blood as a source of energy. In times > of old, when people were pretty much on the go and active, beginning first > thing, when it was necessary to go kill some game for breakfast, or get the > fires burning to cook it, this energy served a much more practical purpose. > > Dave > > Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com > > " Like " at his Facebook author page: Bond > > Re: morning sugar > > > > what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn > > effect? > > Betty Emmons > > Re: morning sugar > > > > > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > > > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > > > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > > > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > > > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > > > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > > > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > > > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > > > Dotty > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 You've mentioned some of the foods you're eating, and to me, they don't sound like the main problem. I would guess more exercise and perhaps a higher dosage of your meds are needed. But, keep working on watching everything that goes into your mouth. Breads, starchy foods like peas and potatoes, processed foods and products made with white flour, are some of the main contributors to over doing it in the carbohydrate department. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 2:17 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar I took it later and it was 243. The doctor is supposed to put me on some other med. Becky Re: morning sugar >> >> >>> Hello, Becky, Dave and all, >>> Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my >>> morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are >>> always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to >>> know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the >>> first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes >>> on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing >>> so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. >>> Dotty >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 So now that we don't have to run our food down and drag it home, we should now exercise for one hour before eating breakfast. all we kill now as soon as we get up is our desire to rob the ice box and kill the hunger panes. I suppose life has got lots easier in many ways, but bad for us and our over all health in other ways. there is a price to pay for the easy life. maybe we should return to the cave man day and get our health back to where it was mint to be? I think the saying fight or flight was acted on a lot back in the cave man's day. we folks of to day are just lazy and life is way to easy, so our over all good health goes South. Maybe if we were to return back to living as they did in the Bible day's, we to could live to be 600 years old before we checked out. how many grandkids do you think you would have then? _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Bond Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:29 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: morning sugar It's an auto response to prepare the human body for waking up and becoming active. Glucose is released into the blood as a source of energy. In times of old, when people were pretty much on the go and active, beginning first thing, when it was necessary to go kill some game for breakfast, or get the fires burning to cook it, this energy served a much more practical purpose. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: Bond Re: morning sugar > > what are some ways to trick the dawn effect? How can we not have the dawn > effect? > Betty Emmons > Re: morning sugar > > > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, > > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my > > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are > > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to > > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the > > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes > > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing > > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. > > Dotty > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 It was 243 before bedtime, and I put away laundry after that. Walking up and down the basement I guess helped too, because this morning it was 166. A while ago I had some canteloupe and honey dew with cottage cheese. Becky Re: morning sugar >> >> > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, >> > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my >> > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are >> > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to >> > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the >> > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes >> > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing >> > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. >> > Dotty >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 well of course both readings are to high, but it does take time and lots of exercise to bring it down. try 30 minutes of any kind of exercise you can do after each meal and see if this doesn't help. it goes with out saying though, you got to watch those carbs you eat at every meal or the exercise isn't going to help as much as it could. now if you leave the sugar levels that high and ignore them, then only lots of health problems are waiting on you up the trail. might need more medicine or insulin. I would write all the readings down and show them to the nurse or doctor when you go in next. you could even fax them in now and let them know how high they have been. those high sugar levels of 200 and 300 can be cut by half in only a few weeks of good control of eating and exercise. I should know because my readings were out of sight back in the beginning of this year. so high that it messed with my heart and caused issues that I don't plan to go back to with out of control numbers. I can also tell you that if you have the same attitude now that I had back then, that small bites of those things that you shouldn't be eating don't harm you? well this is only you not being honest with your self. it does harm you and it will mess up your sugar level when you test. if your meter is sound and testing correct, then it will tell the story and not ignore the facts. I lied to my self so I could think I was getting away with eating those things I didn't wish to give up or not eat. high sugar readings if ignored will put you in the hospital with problems you won't dig if you ignore them to long. jump on doing right to day and in no more then 2 weeks, with the proper meds or insulin, you will get a handle on grate control and 2 weeks isn't nothing in the big picture. made me wonder why did I ignore it when it only took just 14 days to bring my numbers that were over 300 no matter when I tested, down to under 120 90% of the time? I have no answer for my self or any one else why I put it off other then I didn't think the high sugar would really cause me any real trouble that more medicine wouldn't take care of. I suppose I like many others was believing in the magic pill that would control my sugar and I could go right on eating all those heavy carbs that I liked to eat and I wouldn't have to do any real exercise. maybe this is how I thought and maybe so does many others like I was back then. to be very honest with you, if my numbers were that high now it would scare the hell out of me! my stress level would cause problems because I would be very worried and concerned. I wouldn't wait until my next doctor apt, I would be showing him my numbers right now this day and my meds would have to be changed to day as well or I would at least find out that my meter needed to be replaced. I bet you can take it to the drug store by your house and have them check it out. maybe you have some kind of infection? A buddy of mine said one time he simply couldn't ride his no where bike for more then ten minutes because it bored him to death. I told him to try pitching a penny in a jar for every time he rode for ten minutes. then count the pennies at the end of the day and see how many ten minute rides he had in the day. he said it worked for him better this way and soon he was getting on his no where bike for six to ten times in a day and he was staying on each time longer then ten minutes. longer rides do more for your sugar I think, but no matter how you add up to one hour or more is ok. 30 minutes of exercise of any kind right after you eat will do wonders for your sugar control if you don't snack a lot between meals. I don't, so it works grate for me. I'm a big water drinker and a cup of water helps me with the food craving. good luck with what ever you do to change the way you have been doing it. I can Pray for your success in better sugar control and I promise you I will. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 10:19 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: morning sugar It was 243 before bedtime, and I put away laundry after that. Walking up and down the basement I guess helped too, because this morning it was 166. A while ago I had some canteloupe and honey dew with cottage cheese. Becky Re: morning sugar >> >> > Hello, Becky, Dave and all, >> > Just to throw in another point of view, I, being a type 2, save my >> > morning check until a few minutes before breakfast, as test strips are >> > always a prized commodity around here. As a type 2, I am interested to >> > know my number so I can decide what to eat for breakfast. This is the >> > first check of the day, after I have fed the dogs, done a few minutes >> > on my bicycle and had my bath, just before putting on my outer clothing >> > so I don't risk getting blood droplets on my skirt or dress. >> > Dotty >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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