I recently have gotten the joy of using insulin 5 times a day, carb counting but my numbers just dont seem to go down. I am 49 6'1 190lbs and my sugar numbers run 200-250 and as high as 325 when i was free from carb counting and without insulin. and with insulin it runs in the 140-180 range Also i did get it to 100-115 a couple of days but i felt like i was going into a coma and had to eat emergency hard candy and stay in bed for a while. I feel good when i am in the 140 range but getting lower is hard on me. Doctor wants me to be 80-95 range.Right now i dont see that happening very soon. 5 years ago i was 242 lbs and with alot of muscle mass, diabetes has eaten my muscles down to the bone in areas. My family doctor just didnt catch it. and it works on a body so slow you may just think your looking good losing weight talk about a silent killer Please anyone who has this disease it will eat you from the inside out.. get help ASAP sorry i have only doing this for 7 days and i am not happy with the future on these meds. So any of you guys got any info or advice?
Do you use the insulin pump, pens, or vials? Number one preventable chronic disease in America but sadly, once most catch it it's too late to "fix" only compensate for...
Just imagine not but a few years ago where everyone was still drawing up vials! It's likely the shock of it all that has you so down about it. I know several people on insulin and once it is integrated as a part of your life it really is no big deal at all to keep up with from what they tell me. I'm sure the transition will be rough getting used to it though. It's just one of those things that you'll have to learn to live with. Hoping they will develop a cure/preventative measure for it in the near future...They have really been breaking ground lately on better understanding the disease.
Don't just count carbs. Cut them out completely for awhile. (no more that 25 grams per day) See how your blood sugar responds. Watch for all the hidden ones. Fruits, carrots.. stuff like that. Insulin in high doses is like poison to your body. It's the reason diabetics lose vision, become impotent, lose extremities and die from heart disease. Control your B.S. so you don't have to rely on extra insulin and you'll live better and longer.
Diabetes is a tough haul for some. My oldest brother who died last fall at age 76 was insulin dependant since age 26. You can imagine what 50 years of insulin did to him. He went through all the problems. He was a fighter. Fight it. We all took turns his last 6 months cooking dinner, sleeping over and checking his levels as his eyes were too far gone to see the needles and read the counts. I'm not sure why your doctor insist on being under 100 if it makes you feel bad. Too low is not good, just as too high is not good.
Thanks for the reply's. not so easy cutting out carbs a simple bowl of oats cereal with skim milk is 25.
If you haven't done so yet, I recommend you attend diabetes management classes taught by Certified Diabetes Educators. People don't lose their sight and circulation and such from insulin use. Those things happen because of insulin misuse. With time you will figure how to manage your glucose levels with diet, exercise, and proper insulin usage. It will take more than a week. Ask your doctor about getting classes, you'll be better able to understand your disease.
My wife used insulin, has for a long time. She has a pretty good feel on how much to take with what she eats, but new foods sometimes throw things off. Some days are better than others too. Many factors go into the bodies regulation, stress, food, exercise, you name it it all effects her.
Simple. Don't eat oats. Seriously tho', I rarely eat more than 25 grams of carbs per day. On a wild binge day I might get 50-100 grams in but those are rare. I've been doing that for nearly 12 years now.
Its definitely a BIG lifestyle change. I found out 10 years ago I was diabetic. I thought my life was over. But there are simple changes in your diet you can make. Cut out soda alltogether. Drink a lot of water. I generally drink about a gallon a day. I know its tough but you have to cut the carbs. Watch out for vegetables high in sugar. My father in law is also diabetic and he showed me something that works as well. Take a daily dose of cinnamon before you go to bed. It helps lower B.S. Don't know how it works but it does. Good Luck controlling it. It's going to be tough, but you CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
And who doesn't love a good baked potatoe or mashed potatoes or pasta. It's a lot to give up.... but you must. Veggies are great and can be cooked a zillion ways. We're into a good time of year with lots of zuccini etc. Last night I made dinner for my brother and his wife. Cooked some great ribs but the real hit was a veggie salad I make from BBQ veggies. You won't starve. Of course you'll have to suffer through things like beef, venison and all that good stuff. LOL Bread is good... but not needed. Sorry, no or very little alcohol. No, you can't have that bowl of ice cream. You can indulge in things like a Smart Cow thingy now and then.
