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Permalink Reply by Linda G on January 25, 2011 at 2:21pm

Well....all the best with this, and PLEASE keep us posted :)

Permalink Reply by Richmatik on January 25, 2011 at 3:40pm

Best of luck Steelhead. This is definately something that your doctor and you should be working closely to resolve.

Are you certain that you're type 2? It sounds almost like you're either Type 1 or 1.5... and Metformin and other oral drugs can't do much to correct your blood sugars if thats the case.

Permalink Reply by steelhead on January 30, 2011 at 5:10pm

Hi guys. Got the results back. A1C 14. Some protein in urine. AST ALT are likelly high. The dr phoned me the next day and said that it it quite out of control. He says that the liver tests have come back very out of wack and he was less worried in regards to my kidneys. I was on my way to work and will be for another three weeks but he let me go. He said it wasn't good idea and he wants to see me asap. He also said insulin is very near. He prescribed me this other drug called glyburide at 5mg twice a day and 750 mg metformin three times a day. Says it stimulates more insulin. That's all I have until I get into see him. He saysthe results are pointing to liver issues. Anyone had a similar situation? He seemed scared but maybe he's just putting the scare into me? lol. Thanks

Permalink Reply by Richmatik on January 30, 2011 at 5:41pm

An A1c of 14 is not good, it means that you've had very high blood sugar averages over the last 3 months. An A1c of 14 basically means that your average blood glucose levels were 380 mg/dl (~22 mmol/L). That is in the danger zone and should be treated immediately.

You don't by chance have any way to check to see if you have keytones, do you? You might be smart to check.

At this point you really need to determine if you're Type 1/1.5 or Type 2. Type 1 will require insulin to fix your issues and the oral drugs he's prescribed would actually do little to nothing to bring your levels down and under control.

Wish you the best of luck in sorting this out, and hopefully you'll have some definitive answers in the near future.

Permalink Reply by nel on March 10, 2011 at 11:50am

My short story of over 28 years ago at age 42 1/2 diagnosis : my BG's did not come down till I was put on insulin , about less than 2 months after diagnosis ...pills did NOT work . ...type 1 , not type 2 !!
Took the bull by the horns so to speak ...Doc agreed in 1983 !

Permalink Reply by nel on March 16, 2011 at 8:48pm

steelhead is not responding to any comments ??!!

Permalink Reply by albertacowpoke on May 13, 2011 at 9:12pm

Here is a link to an article that might help. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor and perhaps you need an insulin pump to help you. The article that I have linked talks about becoming insulin resistant if glucose levels can't be stabilized with diet and exercise and possibly medication. Here is the link:

The effects of High Glucose Levels

I also did a story on how I managed my diabetes. Although I was much lower than you, some of what I write about may help you with a routine.
Controlling Diabetes - A Personal Story

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