Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 In a message dated 1/6/2006 6:47:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: My glucose was elevated. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test. Hi Sheila, How high was your blood glucose. What were the results of the glucose tolerance test? hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 In a message dated 1/6/2006 6:47:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: My glucose was elevated. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test. Hi Sheila, How high was your blood glucose. What were the results of the glucose tolerance test? hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 In a message dated 1/6/2006 6:47:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: My glucose was elevated. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test. Hi Sheila, How high was your blood glucose. What were the results of the glucose tolerance test? hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila welcome to the group! I'm new here to the group myself and still pretty new at diabetes. I was diagnosed with type 2 Nov 29th. It sounds like they may have caught your diabetes early are you type 1 or 2? Some suggestions that really helped me - Take all the classes they offer you, the classes help alot! There's alot to learn and you'll find yourself with so many questions. The group here is great! and will help out Lady Stormy Hi there! I just learned today that I'm diabetic. It's weird because I Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks, Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila welcome to the group! I'm new here to the group myself and still pretty new at diabetes. I was diagnosed with type 2 Nov 29th. It sounds like they may have caught your diabetes early are you type 1 or 2? Some suggestions that really helped me - Take all the classes they offer you, the classes help alot! There's alot to learn and you'll find yourself with so many questions. The group here is great! and will help out Lady Stormy Hi there! I just learned today that I'm diabetic. It's weird because I Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks, Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila welcome to the group! I'm new here to the group myself and still pretty new at diabetes. I was diagnosed with type 2 Nov 29th. It sounds like they may have caught your diabetes early are you type 1 or 2? Some suggestions that really helped me - Take all the classes they offer you, the classes help alot! There's alot to learn and you'll find yourself with so many questions. The group here is great! and will help out Lady Stormy Hi there! I just learned today that I'm diabetic. It's weird because I Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks, Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:40:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't fasting. Hi Sheila, How long had it been since you ate when you got the reading of 133. When you get the results of the glucose tolerance test, please let us know what they are. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:40:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't fasting. Hi Sheila, How long had it been since you ate when you got the reading of 133. When you get the results of the glucose tolerance test, please let us know what they are. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:40:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't fasting. Hi Sheila, How long had it been since you ate when you got the reading of 133. When you get the results of the glucose tolerance test, please let us know what they are. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi, I had so many numbers in my head. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for a copy of my results. I plan to request a copy on Monday. From what I can recall, I went in for a routine blood test (I was supposed to have surgery this coming Thursday). Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't fasting. They had me fast and it was 105. Then, my doctor sent me for the glucose tolerance test. I really don't remember those numbers. Sheila > > > In a message dated 1/6/2006 6:47:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > My > glucose was elevated. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test. > > > > Hi Sheila, > How high was your blood glucose. What were the results of the glucose > tolerance test? > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi, I had so many numbers in my head. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for a copy of my results. I plan to request a copy on Monday. From what I can recall, I went in for a routine blood test (I was supposed to have surgery this coming Thursday). Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't fasting. They had me fast and it was 105. Then, my doctor sent me for the glucose tolerance test. I really don't remember those numbers. Sheila > > > In a message dated 1/6/2006 6:47:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > My > glucose was elevated. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test. > > > > Hi Sheila, > How high was your blood glucose. What were the results of the glucose > tolerance test? > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi, I had so many numbers in my head. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for a copy of my results. I plan to request a copy on Monday. From what I can recall, I went in for a routine blood test (I was supposed to have surgery this coming Thursday). Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't fasting. They had me fast and it was 105. Then, my doctor sent me for the glucose tolerance test. I really don't remember those numbers. Sheila > > > In a message dated 1/6/2006 6:47:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > My > glucose was elevated. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test. > > > > Hi Sheila, > How high was your blood glucose. What were the results of the glucose > tolerance test? > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 > Hi, > > . . . > From what I can recall, I went in for a routine blood > test (I was supposed to have surgery this coming > Thursday). Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't > fasting. They had me fast and it was 105. > Then, my doctor sent me for the glucose tolerance test. > I really don't remember those numbers. . . . > Not bad at all, considering you're also under stress because of the up coming surgery. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 > Hi, > > . . . > From what I can recall, I went in for a routine blood > test (I was supposed to have surgery this coming > Thursday). Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't > fasting. They had me fast and it was 105. > Then, my doctor sent me for the glucose tolerance test. > I really don't remember those numbers. . . . > Not bad at all, considering you're also under stress because of the up coming surgery. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 > Hi, > > . . . > From what I can recall, I went in for a routine blood > test (I was supposed to have surgery this coming > Thursday). Anyhow, my glucose was 133 but I wasn't > fasting. They had me fast and it was 105. > Then, my doctor sent me for the glucose tolerance test. > I really don't remember those numbers. . . . > Not bad at all, considering you're also under stress because of the up coming surgery. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 > > > In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:40:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > > > When you get the results of the glucose tolerance test, please let us know > what they are. > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 > > > In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:40:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > > > When you get the results of the glucose tolerance test, please let us know > what they are. > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 > > > In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:40:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > > > When you get the results of the glucose tolerance test, please let us know > what they are. > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 In a message dated 2/2/2006 12:52:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ershively@... writes: Is the usual practice these days to let the patient try to control this through diet and exercise first? I am about 20 pounds overweight and am 56 years old. Hi , Some doctors push meds others do not. I have been off meds since Feb 2001. I have no desire to go back on them. It may happen at some point, but I'm trying my best to stay off them as long as I can. This is just my opinion. To take meds or not should be a decision that you discuss with your doctor and weigh all the pros and cons. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 In a message dated 2/2/2006 12:52:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ershively@... writes: Is the usual practice these days to let the patient try to control this through diet and exercise first? I am about 20 pounds overweight and am 56 years old. Hi , Some doctors push meds others do not. I have been off meds since Feb 2001. I have no desire to go back on them. It may happen at some point, but I'm trying my best to stay off them as long as I can. This is just my opinion. To take meds or not should be a decision that you discuss with your doctor and weigh all the pros and cons. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I think it is more common to have a doctor want to treat it agressively, to get your blood sugars down as quickly as possible. Even if they put you on meds, you don't have to stay on them forever. One of the nurses at my dr's office said that is isn't uncommon to be put on insulin for a sort period of time while you work on diet and exercise. Diabetes isn't just a common cold. There are very serious complications because of it. Unless you have been checking your sugars for quite some time, you have no way of knowing if you have had these high of sugars for a week, a month or longer. What would you do if your doctor told you that you had heart disease, and offered you nothing but a diet? Mike > > I had a glucose tolerance test recently, for which the > results were 85 fasting, then went up to 215, then > down to 183 after two hours. The doctor said it was > positive for Type II diabetes, but I haven't seen the > doctor yet for a follow-up appointment, but I'm > wondering what to expect. > > Is the usual practice these days to let the patient > try to control this through diet and exercise first? I > am about 20 pounds overweight and am 56 years old. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I think it is more common to have a doctor want to treat it agressively, to get your blood sugars down as quickly as possible. Even if they put you on meds, you don't have to stay on them forever. One of the nurses at my dr's office said that is isn't uncommon to be put on insulin for a sort period of time while you work on diet and exercise. Diabetes isn't just a common cold. There are very serious complications because of it. Unless you have been checking your sugars for quite some time, you have no way of knowing if you have had these high of sugars for a week, a month or longer. What would you do if your doctor told you that you had heart disease, and offered you nothing but a diet? Mike > > I had a glucose tolerance test recently, for which the > results were 85 fasting, then went up to 215, then > down to 183 after two hours. The doctor said it was > positive for Type II diabetes, but I haven't seen the > doctor yet for a follow-up appointment, but I'm > wondering what to expect. > > Is the usual practice these days to let the patient > try to control this through diet and exercise first? I > am about 20 pounds overweight and am 56 years old. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I think it is more common to have a doctor want to treat it agressively, to get your blood sugars down as quickly as possible. Even if they put you on meds, you don't have to stay on them forever. One of the nurses at my dr's office said that is isn't uncommon to be put on insulin for a sort period of time while you work on diet and exercise. Diabetes isn't just a common cold. There are very serious complications because of it. Unless you have been checking your sugars for quite some time, you have no way of knowing if you have had these high of sugars for a week, a month or longer. What would you do if your doctor told you that you had heart disease, and offered you nothing but a diet? Mike > > I had a glucose tolerance test recently, for which the > results were 85 fasting, then went up to 215, then > down to 183 after two hours. The doctor said it was > positive for Type II diabetes, but I haven't seen the > doctor yet for a follow-up appointment, but I'm > wondering what to expect. > > Is the usual practice these days to let the patient > try to control this through diet and exercise first? I > am about 20 pounds overweight and am 56 years old. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 > along with with what you are tring I started taking fenigreek herbs, and fish oil and am bake to normal levels on all > > Date: 2006/02/04 Sat PM 02:52:40 CST > To: diabetes > Subject: Newly Diagnosed > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 > along with with what you are tring I started taking fenigreek herbs, and fish oil and am bake to normal levels on all > > Date: 2006/02/04 Sat PM 02:52:40 CST > To: diabetes > Subject: Newly Diagnosed > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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