Well said, Dorisena. In my husband's case, it's how he was raised. It's rather like a religious belief and as such extremely unshakable. Excuse my diverting the conversation a bit.
I may have lost the "thread on this" but ANYBODY and I mean ANYBODY that has been diagnosed as a Type II or POTENTIAL Type II (if there is such an animal-you are or you are not!) TEST a # of times during the day and keep track of your diet and activities during the day. You will then gain an understanding of your body and how it reacts to such activities and diet.. Gaining such an understanding allows YOU to conduct YOUR diet and activities in a helpful manner. Yes, there are some "well worn" ideas/recommendations but after 20 years I can assure you this is a disease that can be and is in most cases very personal. One size doesn't fit all. As a very good Endo said,"It is a very squirelly (sp?) disease".
I may have lost the "thread on this" but ANYBODY and I mean ANYBODY that has been diagnosed as a Type II or POTENTIAL Type II (if there is such an animal-you are or you are not!) TEST a # of times during the day and keep track of your diet and activities during the day. You will then gain an understanding of your body and how it reacts to such activities and diet.. Gaining such an understanding allows YOU to conduct YOUR diet and activities in a helpful manner. Yes, there are some "well worn" ideas/recommendations but after 20 years I can assure you this is a disease that can be and is in most cases very personal. One size doesn't fit all. As a very good Endo said,"It is a very squirelly (sp?) disease".
I may have lost the "thread on this" but ANYBODY and I mean ANYBODY that has been diagnosed as a Type II or POTENTIAL Type II (if there is such an animal-you are or you are not!) TEST a # of times during the day and keep track of your diet and activities during the day. You will then gain an understanding of your body and how it reacts to such activities and diet.. Gaining such an understanding allows YOU to conduct YOUR diet and activities in a helpful manner. Yes, there are some "well worn" ideas/recommendations but after 20 years I can assure you this is a disease that can be and is in most cases very personal. One size doesn't fit all. As a very good Endo said,"It is a very squirelly (sp?) disease".
I suggest that you ask your health care provider to prescribe a continuous glucose monitor - at least for a few months until you have a chance to learn about how your body reacts to changes in diet and exercise. A CGM system consists of a patch you wear for about 10 to 14 days at a time, and your blood sugar levels are continuously relayed to an app on your smartphone or a separate device. They usually require just one finger stick to calibrate when you attach a new patch. Additional finger sticks may be required if you get very high or very low readings to make sure the device is giving accurate information. I believe that these devices should be given to everyone newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes so that you can get instant feedback on what is happening in your body. They are a bit more expensive than the standard device with finger sticks, and they are not covered by many insurance plans. However, they give you much better information at a time when you have so much to digest - both physically and mentally. It really helps to know that the piece of white bread with butter causes your blood sugar to spike, but the whole wheat crackers with cheese does not, or that you need to eat something before going for a long walk so that your blood sugar doesn't drop too low. And they are so much less painful than several finger sticks a day!
I suggest that you ask your health care provider to prescribe a continuous glucose monitor - at least for a few months until you have a chance to learn about how your body reacts to changes in diet and exercise. A CGM system consists of a patch you wear for about 10 to 14 days at a time, and your blood sugar levels are continuously relayed to an app on your smartphone or a separate device. They usually require just one finger stick to calibrate when you attach a new patch. Additional finger sticks may be required if you get very high or very low readings to make sure the device is giving accurate information. I believe that these devices should be given to everyone newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes so that you can get instant feedback on what is happening in your body. They are a bit more expensive than the standard device with finger sticks, and they are not covered by many insurance plans. However, they give you much better information at a time when you have so much to digest - both physically and mentally. It really helps to know that the piece of white bread with butter causes your blood sugar to spike, but the whole wheat crackers with cheese does not, or that you need to eat something before going for a long walk so that your blood sugar doesn't drop too low. And they are so much less painful than several finger sticks a day!
My son goes on the staff of our 4-H camp and helps with health issues so he monitored a camper with the continuous monitor because her mother worried about her being gone for a week with type one diabetes. The camper got along very well with all the activities as she did softball, and did ballet at home, along with showing livestock and working with them year round. He really recommended the monitor for those with serious blood sugar issues because it gives constant feedback so the person can eat accordingly. Dorisena
The doctor may refer you to an endocrinologist. This doctor specializes in the treatment of diabetes. They may also refer you to a nutritionist. This is so you can get guidance on how to eat. I have been type 2 diabetic for more than 25 years. It is possible to lower your blood sugar to healthy levels.
The one piece of advice that I have is educate yourself on the disease. Contact the American Diabetes Association before you go to the doctor to educate yourself and form better questions. Being an dedicated health consumer is crucial. https://www.diabetes.org/
Until you go to the doctor, stay away from breads, sugary foods, any high carbohydrate snack foods, desserts. Stick to smaller portions of meats, lots of vegetables, some dairy and low carbohydrate fruits like berries.
When you go to the doctor, they will run tests to figure out your particular situation. Everyone is different.
Get educated first. This is key to getting control of the disease. Good luck.
Drinking lots of water and exercisinng are good ideas. Also, rid your house of all sweets, so you can't be tempted. You must change what you eat, and the specialist needs to diagnose your condition and advise you to start. Then we can suggest foods which help. Think about drinking water and going to the bathroom often to help get rid of the sugar in your blood. No sodas, no alcohol for now, no orange juice in large quantities. The doctor will suggest the meds, if any, and they may be temporary, such as insulin to get the numbers below 200. Do the walking and drinking now. Don't wait. Dorisena
The doctor may refer you to an endocrinologist. This doctor specializes in the treatment of diabetes. They may also refer you to a nutritionist. This is so you can get guidance on how to eat. I have been type 2 diabetic for more than 25 years. It is possible to lower your blood sugar to healthy levels.
The one piece of advice that I have is educate yourself on the disease. Contact the American Diabetes Association before you go to the doctor to educate yourself and form better questions. Being an dedicated health consumer is crucial. https://www.diabetes.org/
Until you go to the doctor, stay away from breads, sugary foods, any high carbohydrate snack foods, desserts. Stick to smaller portions of meats, lots of vegetables, some dairy and low carbohydrate fruits like berries.
When you go to the doctor, they will run tests to figure out your particular situation. Everyone is different.
Get educated first. This is key to getting control of the disease. Good luck.
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I may have lost the "thread on this" but ANYBODY and I mean ANYBODY that has been diagnosed as a Type II or POTENTIAL Type II (if there is such an animal-you are or you are not!) TEST a # of times during the day and keep track of your diet and activities during the day. You will then gain an understanding of your body and how it reacts to such activities and diet.. Gaining such an understanding allows YOU to conduct YOUR diet and activities in a helpful manner. Yes, there are some "well worn" ideas/recommendations but after 20 years I can assure you this is a disease that can be and is in most cases very personal. One size doesn't fit all. As a very good Endo said,"It is a very squirelly (sp?) disease".
I totally agree what’s is said .
I suggest that you ask your health care provider to prescribe a continuous glucose monitor - at least for a few months until you have a chance to learn about how your body reacts to changes in diet and exercise. A CGM system consists of a patch you wear for about 10 to 14 days at a time, and your blood sugar levels are continuously relayed to an app on your smartphone or a separate device. They usually require just one finger stick to calibrate when you attach a new patch. Additional finger sticks may be required if you get very high or very low readings to make sure the device is giving accurate information. I believe that these devices should be given to everyone newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes so that you can get instant feedback on what is happening in your body. They are a bit more expensive than the standard device with finger sticks, and they are not covered by many insurance plans. However, they give you much better information at a time when you have so much to digest - both physically and mentally. It really helps to know that the piece of white bread with butter causes your blood sugar to spike, but the whole wheat crackers with cheese does not, or that you need to eat something before going for a long walk so that your blood sugar doesn't drop too low. And they are so much less painful than several finger sticks a day!
My son goes on the staff of our 4-H camp and helps with health issues so he monitored a camper with the continuous monitor because her mother worried about her being gone for a week with type one diabetes. The camper got along very well with all the activities as she did softball, and did ballet at home, along with showing livestock and working with them year round. He really recommended the monitor for those with serious blood sugar issues because it gives constant feedback so the person can eat accordingly. Dorisena
My blood sugar levels are 422 right now wat to do
Drink a lot of warm water , it’s the fastest way to bring the blood sugar down. I googled for it n now I practice it when this thing happed to me .
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1 ReactionAnother way is to go for brisk walk for at least 40 mins .
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1 ReactionThe doctor may refer you to an endocrinologist. This doctor specializes in the treatment of diabetes. They may also refer you to a nutritionist. This is so you can get guidance on how to eat. I have been type 2 diabetic for more than 25 years. It is possible to lower your blood sugar to healthy levels.
The one piece of advice that I have is educate yourself on the disease. Contact the American Diabetes Association before you go to the doctor to educate yourself and form better questions. Being an dedicated health consumer is crucial.
https://www.diabetes.org/
Until you go to the doctor, stay away from breads, sugary foods, any high carbohydrate snack foods, desserts. Stick to smaller portions of meats, lots of vegetables, some dairy and low carbohydrate fruits like berries.
When you go to the doctor, they will run tests to figure out your particular situation. Everyone is different.
Get educated first. This is key to getting control of the disease. Good luck.
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2 ReactionsDrinking lots of water and exercisinng are good ideas. Also, rid your house of all sweets, so you can't be tempted. You must change what you eat, and the specialist needs to diagnose your condition and advise you to start. Then we can suggest foods which help. Think about drinking water and going to the bathroom often to help get rid of the sugar in your blood. No sodas, no alcohol for now, no orange juice in large quantities. The doctor will suggest the meds, if any, and they may be temporary, such as insulin to get the numbers below 200. Do the walking and drinking now. Don't wait. Dorisena
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1 ReactionCan I eat crackers unsalted saltines, low sodium ritzs