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Is it type two or type one diabetes?
I have monitored my son's eating and even had home cooked lunches together for a couple of months but his blood sugar numbers are over 200 in the morning, despite taking Metformin. After reading about type one diabetes, I wonder if he was misdiagnosed, as he has been working on this for a number of years and is not getting any better. He is 63 now and says he gets the shakes if he eats less, which confuses me. I suspect he needs to be on insulin and he needs to talk to his doctor again, as he is a former paramedic and knows the seriousness of his condition. He went through surgery and treatment for prostate cancer and is now cancer free at this time. He is very experienced at his treatment and knows it is not working well. I urged him to get re-evaluated and see an endocrinologist as soon as possible. Today I noticed the decline in his health and am quite concerned. Dorisena
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I was 65 when finally diagnosed !
type 2
how do I go about my diet ? do I just throw everything away in the cabinets and start over? my doc just gave me pills no diet plan or anything
https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/meal-planning/go-heart-healthy
This is a great place to start!
Get on your computer and you will find lists of foods for a low glycemic diet. Study the glycemic index and pick those choices you like with the lowest numbers. Eat regularly by the clock. The only big no no is to not eat a snack that is sweet on an empty stomach.
Eat balanced meals that have protein,, veggies, fruit, and maybe a little grains. Try new foods. Read every box and throw out the ones that have more than 15 or 20 grams of carbs per serving. Learn to count carbs and limit yourself gradually so you still enjoy eating.
Have one piece of birthday cake and send the leftovers away. Only have one birthday a year! My funny! Ask your doctor what limit he recommends on carbs per day. If he doesn't answer, ask to be sent to a nutritionist who has all the right advice for you. Pills do not cure diabetes by themselves. The best no sugar food is your friend. Let us know what new food you discovered that you enjoy. There is plenty out there you haven't tried yet, I'm sure. Try to forget your grandmother's cooking except at Thanksgiving. Doris
Are you doing a fasting blood sugar test? You need to know the numbers so you know what you can eat during the day. If you wait and test at night, you will know if you have overdone with the carbs and what to avoid the next day or how much more exercise is needed. Pricking your finger is easy. The strips are expensive unless you are on Medicare and get them to cover the cost. I bought them myself for years without a prescription until the price jumped. Dorisena