Re: Few Questions

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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