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I am 70 and never was a sweet eater. Great shape and no pills six feet tall 180 pounds most of my life.
Had exam and mt AIC test was 6.0 for the last six months. Sugar was 124 after fasting.
I don't know much about this stuff and DR said just come back and test again in three months
I have cut way back on sugar and carbs. Any advise?
Thanks
Had exam and mt AIC test was 6.0 for the last six months. Sugar was 124 after fasting.
I don't know much about this stuff and DR said just come back and test again in three months
I have cut way back on sugar and carbs. Any advise?
Thanks
Need some guidance. Take my blood every morning fasting test when I first get up. I am using a Free Style Lite and on average get a reading of between 102 and 105. So today I set up the stuff then go wash my hands [hot water and soap] make sure they are dry then insert strip and test. I get a reading of 94 so I say lets do it again and put another strip in, use the same puncture hole and get a reading of 99. I am now not happy so I go back to the bathroom quickly rince my finger [no soap] and come with the same hole but new blood and get a reading of 104! Ghezz whats up with this thing?
Next question:
The two hour after meal test. Should that be two hours AFTER the meal or two hours after FIRST starting the meal? I have seen it both ways
Thanks a lot
Next question:
The two hour after meal test. Should that be two hours AFTER the meal or two hours after FIRST starting the meal? I have seen it both ways
Thanks a lot
Hi,
Alcohol can reduce your blood sugars because it has a suppressive effect on your liver (the liver is too busy detoxing the alcohol to be bothered spitting out sugar).
As long as you are not taking insulin (in which case alcohol can cause hypos and unpredicatable blood sugars), an occassional drink or two should be fine - though do avoid sweetened drinks which can still add unnecessarily to blood sugar rises.
I do take insulin. However, when I drink alcohol, my blood sugars will be much lower than usual compared to normal response without alcholol. Still not an excuse to drink much. ;)
Alcohol can reduce your blood sugars because it has a suppressive effect on your liver (the liver is too busy detoxing the alcohol to be bothered spitting out sugar).
As long as you are not taking insulin (in which case alcohol can cause hypos and unpredicatable blood sugars), an occassional drink or two should be fine - though do avoid sweetened drinks which can still add unnecessarily to blood sugar rises.
I do take insulin. However, when I drink alcohol, my blood sugars will be much lower than usual compared to normal response without alcholol. Still not an excuse to drink much. ;)
LMAO....my friends have coined a nickname for me because I'm a stickler about grammar and spelling. Lately, though, I've noticed I'm slipping. :0( Lots nof typos and grammatical errors. Boo, I'm getting old. ;0)
Ick..grammar...Here *are* some basic facts......
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Ahhh, a perfectionist!! Good for you. I want a nurse like you.
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Ahhh, a perfectionist!! Good for you. I want a nurse like you.
Yes, you found the cure! BEER! LOL...If only, huh?
Make sure you're limiting your alcohol intake as much as you can. Here is some very basic facts about alcohol and diabetes:
http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/alcohol.html
Fasting numbers could be better, just keep working on it, you're trying, and that's great! Sounds like you already are feeling better with the changes you have made, that's super!
Make sure you're limiting your alcohol intake as much as you can. Here is some very basic facts about alcohol and diabetes:
http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/alcohol.html
Fasting numbers could be better, just keep working on it, you're trying, and that's great! Sounds like you already are feeling better with the changes you have made, that's super!
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Your BMI is 24.4 at the upper range of normal. At 160 lbs your BMI would be 21.7, smack dab in the middle of normal [18.5 - 24.9]. Shedding a few pounds will help lower your blood sugars. And then....
"I have cut way back on sugar and carbs. Any advise?"
This is kind of a general statement as you didn't mention how much you cut back. It is, however, a very good start. First step is to eliminate sugar completely from your diet. Instead, use alternative sweeteners like Splenda or Stevia. Next is cutting way back on carbs. Use Google to understand the difference between simple and complex carbs. The latter is good for you. You do need some carbs in your body for energy. So pay attention to portion sizes. If you go too low on carbs your skin will start to stink like ammonia so watch this carefully. The last key is exercise. Exercise helps burn off excess sugar. You want to do 30-60 minutes of exercise daily or at least 5 times a week. Walking at a good pace really burns off excess
sugars. Good luck -
Last and foremost is your home glucose [blood sugar] test meter. If you don't have they are available at Walgreens or Wal*Mart for under $15. Carefully read the instructions, the do's and don'ts. You want to test at
1.] Fasting, first thing in morning b4 eating or drinking any colored liquids.
2.] Preprandial, b4 a meal for a baseline measurement
3.] Postprandial, 2-3 hrs after a meal. Compare against preprandial results. This will tell how the foods you ate affected your blood sugars. Avoid those that do.