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Posted 7/23/2012 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
My meter is True track from cvs. I check mine right when I get up bs is 191. I drink one large coffee with splenda and dry fat free creamer. Two hours later I check again and its 389. I plan on dropping the creamer first and only have a small cup of coffee. Also make appointment with doctor. Im new to all this. I am shocked by increase. I feel crazy in my head. I take glyburide 5 mg, 2 pills twice a day. Are these readings off the wall or what? What is a dangerously high number? I bought 3 books this weekend, one of them a recipe book which looks great. I am an old lady (61), but a newbie at having diabetes. thanks for reading...have a great day.....Cat
Posted 7/23/2012 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning, Cat.  First of all, you're not an 'old lady'.  I'm 63 so you much younger than me.  turn

Second of all, yes, you absolutely need those medications looked at:  maybe the dosage and maybe a change to different ones.  And maybe  change of doctor if this one can't get it right!  I'm serious.  Is he an endocrinologist?  Maybe you need one at this point - a specialist.

What's is the creamer?  I use half and half, which is just milk and cream, no additives.  If you look at the labels, you may find lots of carbs sneaking in there.

"Dangerous" blood sugar levels may vary by the person but in general organ damage can begin when levels are higher than 140 (variable) for a long time.  And "a long time" can also vary depending on the person.

You already have neuropathy and the blood sugar levels you're writing about may be making it worse.

Read this link from a page in Blood Sugar 101:  http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045678.php

The book I recommend is Diabetes Solution by Richard Bernstein.  Bernstein has diabetes 1 himself and his whole book is dedicated to information about all types of diabetes, medications, control, weight, food, etc.

 

Posted 7/23/2012 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
One thing to remember about low fat and fat-free foods: the fats are almost always replaced by carbs, as they have to have something in there to give the right texture and bulk. And "no sugar added" foods are most often sweetened with sorbitol, which is a type of sugar and also causes some people to have diarrhea. As Lanie said, we just have to take that extra minute to read labels.

And at almost 66, I've got you whippersnappers both beat!
Posted 7/24/2012 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
I think a good rule of thumb is not to use processed, packed, packaged, or pre-made food (or any food beginning with 'p'?)   tongue    I think our health ends up in trouble (in more ways than one) if we depend on food and meals that come ready-made.  For example, soups, sauces, salad dressings all have additives we don't want: extra salt, sugar, suspicious unpronouncable chemicals and other "s" words.  Can't seem to get away from alliteration this morning. 

Seriously.  Read the labels.  Those flavored coffee creamers are a good example.  And of course this goes beyond the carb content which is affecting our blood sugar - calories and additives.

And, finally, as always, listen to our elders.  I bow to Judy!  smurf

 

Posted 7/25/2012 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
I can say that I have avoided processed foods and feel better. Living alone, I made my own bread and meatballs for a month. I even had to drop insulin dosage by about 30 percent and am still measuring low. I was eating a lot more vegetables and berries than before. Looks like I'm living healthier when I buy the food myself and no one else is cooking for me..
Posted 7/26/2012 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Chaul!  Good for you!  You found that you have a lot of control over your blood sugar just by preparing the food yourself!  Who was cooking for you before?
Posted 7/26/2012 7:17 AM (GMT 0)
Haha, mom, and badly..
Posted 7/26/2012 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
Oh!  blush
Posted 8/4/2012 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
I am type 1 and have struggled with high blood sugars for years. Oral meds did not work for me so my endcrinologist started me on insulin. Insulin can help you control your blood sugars along with a healthy diet. I only eat sugar free foods, a balanced meal with low carb content and drink 2 glasses of water at each meal. I also have a sugar free snack 3 times to counter hunger. I have no cravings and my blood sugars have been normal almost every time I test each month.
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