Re: Few Questions

Yes I am from Missouri.

SusanLa Mo
"Uncle Enrico" <Uncle@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi Susan,
>
> Are you from Missouri by any chance? I saw the MO and thought that might
> be the case. I was born there and have extended family there.
>
> First, you have many positive things going for you. Are you a Type II? If
> so, your numbers are better than most, yet there is room for improvement.
> For example, many Type II's here would like to have a 5.9 A1C as you have,
> yet, with some effort, you could reduce that number with diet and
> exercise.
>
> Second, your weight loss is slow. Assuming you need to lose weight, this
> is a good rate of weight loss. It mirrors my slow loss rate which enabled
> me to maintain my weight loss after many months. As you lose weight, you
> should see an improvement in your blood glucose numbers assuming you are a
> Type II with insulin resistance due to truncal obesity (a fat midsection).
>
> Third, you are concerned about your numbers and your health. You are so
> much better than so many Type II diabetics who don't test and don't care
> about their health. This trait is one worth keeping, though concerns about
> health should be kept in perspective and used in a positive way to promote
> health. Depression is common, but exercise and improved control through
> dieting can make you feel terrific.
>
> You asked about the numbers to worry about? Postprandial (post
> meal)numbers are believed to be more crucial than fasting numbers,
> according to recent research. Two hour PP (postprandial) readings should
> be below 140 mg/dl. We aim for fasting FGB readings below 110 mg/dl.
>
> In my 7 years of dealing with Type II, I have learned that I can get good
> control of my numbers by avoiding foods that don't have a lot of starches
> and sugars (fast carbs), or eating these foods very very sparingly.
>
> I'm talking about all grain and corn products. Fruit is another high carb
> item.
>
> I mostly eat non-starch vegetables and lean proteins.
>
> I eat small quantities of nuts.
>
> I will eat cantaloupe, blueberries and strawberries in small quantities. I
> will eat 1/4 of a Granny Smith apple, but not with other fast carbs.
>
> Once you get your diet under control by testing fequently to see how foods
> treat you, you will have much better control of your bgs (blood glucose
> numbers).
>
> Exercise is important, but if you have pain, find a pain free exercise.
> Very light hand weights where you can do 20 lifts without struggling would
> be a good alternative to walking if that causes you pain. Swimming or
> walking in water at a depth between your naval and shoulders might be a
> good exercise for your lower limbs.
>
> You will control this problem. You just have to find the way. Read. Post
> here. Join a diabetes support group at your local hospital.
>
> Read Dr. Bernstein on controlling this disease through diet and exercise.
> Here's his link:
>
> http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/bernstein/
>
> Uncle Enrico
>
>
>
> Susan wrote:
>> Do bg readings have to be below 120 all the time?
>> What numbers do you really have to worry about?
>> Mine range between 90"s and 107 in the morings.
>> Days in the 80"s or below.
>> Nights 80"s to 145.
>> Still losing weight 3 to 4 lbs a month.
>> A1C is still 5.9
>> Glugose is 115. Is that a bad number to be after fasting for 11 hrs?
>> Excercise none. Was walking for about twenty minutes but legs hurt really
>> bad after and bg readings go really high.
>> I'm sick to my stomach untill I eat then it seems to go away.
>> I don't have anyone to talk to and I am getting really depress. I don't
>> know if I am doing things wrong or if my diabetes is getting worse. I'm
>> not sure what to eat and right now I know what most foods do to me. Some
>> gives my high numbers and some low. But I feel hungry all the time. Sorry
>> for going on and on but just need a friend.
>>
>> SusanLa Mo


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