Re: Few Questions

Thank you. I am feeling better. At least not as worried as before.

SusanLa Mo
"Alan Hardy" <Kemo.Sabe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:nyMOe.266$n37.7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Susan wrote
>> Yes I am from Missouri.
>>
> Well, there you go, Susan, you got two friends at least now. Not so bad,
> is it?
>
> Alan H
>
>> SusanLa Mo
>> Uncle Enrico wrote
>>> 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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