As a type 2 with this running on mother's side of the family, I found we (both family and doctors) were woefully ignorant of how and which food affected our blood sugar. Some of us got the picture...
rootsmith, I'm happy you reported back but hope all is well with your health now that you are officially a type 1. Have you had any problems adapting to the new medications?...
Also, there is something called 'dawn phenomenon'. If you skip breakfast, your body might naturally raise its own blood sugar to give you the energy to take on the day. This happened to me once when...
I don't know. To be honest I don't get into all the technical/chemical reasons. If you're on a low-carb eating plan, then your body will start using your stored fat for energy, that's true. At the...
Ditto, Lynnwood....
Yes, Astro, may I call you by your first name? :). The site does look lonely. I myself have been busy for the past two weeks because we moved to another house and I've been unpacking boxes and boxes....
That is fantastic news! Yes, losing all the weight changes the specific needs for diabetes medication. I'm so happy for you! Remember though that if you start eating more carbs your blood sugar will...
And here is a chart with the two blood sugar systems AND the A1c. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/a1c-chart-diabetes-numbers ...
There are two ways to measure blood sugar on home meters. Most of the world uses mmol/L which means millimoles per litre. The US uses mg/dL - milligrams per deciliter. The A1c is measured...
I also use those egg wraps. They are great for sandwiches and have no carbs. As for TimTam's post on food for diabetics, those listed might be healthy on their own but if a person is diabetic or has...
No, it hasn't happened to me on a consistent basis like that. Can he ask his doctor's office if he can go in with his meter and strips and have them test his blood sugar with their own equipment...
Yes, sometimes diabetes can cause frequent urination, but sometimes an enlarged prostate can also do this. A PSA test is for this, not colon cancer. Needing to go so many times overnight is annoying...
Hi Tim Tam. That does seem to be an excessive amount of bathroom trips. Have you told your doctor about this and have you had a psa test?...
Oh wow! That's wonderful! Yay! No worries then about your A1c. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well! :) I have two kids and one is in his 40's and our daughter is 39. It's so nice when we talk...
Hi maddixone and welcome to the diabetes forum! Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope you are feeling well! An A1c of 5.6 is equivalent to about an average of 108 blood sugar - which includes...
Or the HbA1c test - it's the same test. It's an average of our blood sugar over about 90 days. Depending on the insurance and the patient's situation, doctors usually order this once a year or twice...
Yes, a low c-peptide is linked to the amount of insulin your pancreas produced in relation to need. If a person eats a lot of carbs (anyone, even non-diabetics), then the pancreas produces more...
astroman, none of my primary doctors ever ordered the C-Peptide test for me. I know if there is a suspicion about being a type 1, then this test is important because it will confirm if the patient is...
I have no idea 'why' this sciatic problem cropped up. I've had bursitis in the left hip flare up at least four times and it's a routine now with a cortisone shot and then PT. Then the stupid sciatic...
I cut out potatoes, rice, corn and food made with flour and sugar about 17 years ago. I'm still on metformin but have not been walking everyday as I was back then because of several things: recurring...
Wow, Subzeromambo! That's so great for you! And for your health, too! I'm really happy for you! If only doctors would realize many diabetics could benefit from a low-carb eating plan, the patients...
That's really a great improvement in the A1c! Besides the diabetes medication that you're taking, eating better and getting some kind of sustained exercise will help you improve your A1c. About...
I'm glad you're figuring out why your blood sugar has been higher than normal, Tim Tam. If you eat too many carbs then your blood sugar will be high. I hope you have read the link in my signature for...
Metformin is usually the first medication given when diagnosed when blood sugar is not out of control or exceedingly high. The thing about metformin is to take it with food and to make sure you don't...
Welcome to the Diabetes Forum, Working on It. I understand your frustration totally. Our blood sugar is affected by several things: food, time, amount of insulin our bodies is still producing,...
Thank you for posting NJ Fred but I stand by my post. An A1c is equivalent to about 214 as a blood sugar average and this is high enough to damage several organs over time. Having to wait for three...
Hi Jujubee. I don't have this but here is their website and I'm pretty sure you can find some help with this. https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/products/freestyle-libre-2.html Good luck!...
Hi Lynnwood. I don't use the GI but I saw two apps when I Googled them: one by Microsoft and one by Apple. I don't know if they would be helpful for you....
Hi Cilly and welcome back. I'm sorry to read that your blood sugar numbers are too high. First of all, what does your doctor say? Having a 9.1 A1c means the blood sugar is out of control and...
Hi Tim Tam, yes, fruit has a lot of natural sugar in it. This is fructose and it raises our blood sugar just as any carb will. So, remember that no matter what the source of the carb is, the higher...
Tim Tam, have you read the link that's in my signature? There are many good articles about food and how our blood sugar is affected. Only you can control what you're eating. :) The more carbs you...
Hi again - where are you located? I think you should absolutely call your doctor now and explain what you experienced. Please don't wait until it happens again. Vertigo can be different reasons:...
I rarely use artificial sweetener anymore. For example, I only put half and half in my coffee. I used to use sugar (a lot) years ago, then changed to artificial sweeteners and finally I quit them...
Welcome to the Diabetes Forum! It sounds like you're being pretty active even with your other conditions so don't let this get you down. (I also feel that your doctor could have been more helpful to...
Ok, now in order to understand what's happening. You have to test your blood sugar just before you eat and then about 2 hours after you eat. This will tell you how many points the food you ate makes...
Welcome back, Dolphin! I remember you posted years ago. It's distressing that you haven't had any improvement or support. When that's the case, I would suggest looking for another doctor who is more...
Welcome to HealingWell, Clinton Liss. Yes, normally a 22 year old would not have problems of high cholesterol, so I think you need to discuss your lab results with your doctor - all your lab results,...
Tim Tam, I'm really glad you are taking care of your health! And the eye doctor's visit is really important for people with diabetes because any of the complications due to high blood sugar can lead...
Hi Turtle, so it's kind of good news/ bad news. You're making really good progress! Really great news about improvement of the eyes. Fantastic! I'm sorry about the bike though. That could have been a...
Hi TimTam, I'm sorry for the problem you've been having with this but I am VERY glad that you are seeing your doctor and working with him to control the blood sugar. Yes, the more carbs you eat, the...
Tim Tam, I'm sorry you are having sleep problems but I doubt it's the metformin. I am making these suggestions: 1. Follow your doctor's dosage and directions for taking the metformin. You cannot take...
NJFred, this Queens girl already bought the Lincoln Tunnel. Good Luck....
So, you guys need to read the link in my signature, especially the section "The Damage Done by High Blood Sugar". As far a damage to eyesight, yes, blindness is a possibility if you do have...
Welcome to the Diabetes Forum, tdnjam. I understand what you're saying and the best I can do is give you my thoughts because I'm not a doctor (you already know that). First the serious news: High...
Hello Andrea and welcome! I don't know the answer to your question. This is a particular situation so you really need to consult your doctor or endocrinologist. We are not specialists here and I have...
Hi Rat and welcome! I personally have not been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide because it does elevate blood sugar. My doctors have had me on ACE inhibitors for my blood pressure because that class of...
Hi and welcome. I got the Pfizer vaccination but didn't experience any elevated blood sugar. However here is what I found online:...
Hi Megan, Sharon is right. You need to speak to your doctor for interpretations of test results. I hope your appointment goes well. Please keep us updated....
Megan, I only took the clonidine when my BP was very high, that is when the systolic was above 180 or the diastolic was higher than 100 per the ER doctor's instructions. I had to do that about four...
Hi Megan. I am sorry you're going through this. I hope you can get this resolved. I will tell you that I had episodes of very high BP a few years ago which were caused by anxiety and it became a...