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would a very small amount of insulin be better?
Started this discussion. Last reply by pancreaswanted Feb 21. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Ok so I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my meds and the the problem with them. I am meeting with a cde on friday to discuss weight loss, what food would be best and bg numbers. I have lost…Continue
slim type 2 on oral meds,are there any other options?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mishi Jan 24. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all I have not been on here for awhile, but was hoping for some feedback. I am currently taking amaryl and onglyza and watching my carbs. The meds have worked great but find they are not…Continue
new problem
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan S Dec 22, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I appreciate everones good advice from my last post. I have an appointment with endo but not for a few weeks. Anyways in my last post I was concerned about my pp bg levels. Within the last week i am…Continue
advice for post prandial spikes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan S Dec 8, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I haven't been here for awhile but am looking for advice. I am a thin type 2 and am not on any type of meds. Just using diet and exercise to control bg. well my post prandial numbers are in the…Continue
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momto3 replied to guitarnut's discussion 'Insulin?'"yeah i did and they came back negative,so i'm being treated as a type 2. It's frusterating explaining to people that i'm type 2, because I dont meet any of the criteria. Who knows :)"
momto3 replied to guitarnut's discussion 'Insulin?'"Hey, I feel your frstration! I am a thin type 2 on amaryl and am maxed out on it, I am on the highest dose of it and also take onglyza, blood glucose is worsening and dont know when they are going to finally give in and start insulin. I am in no…"
momto3 replied to kittywitty's discussion 'Any thin Type 2s with normal metabolic profile?'"yes blood sugars are over 200 after meals and fasting are in the 130s without meds. I have had to increase the dosage of my meds in the last month too:( I have had antibody testing and it came back negative so im one of the rare ones I guess. My…"
momto3 replied to kittywitty's discussion 'Any thin Type 2s with normal metabolic profile?'"I am a thin type 2 without metabolic syndrome, I am 5'7 and 110 pounds. I take amaryl and eat very low carb, but sadly, it's getting harder to control,which my endo told me would happen, because it is a progressive disease. Best of luck!"
pancreaswanted replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"i am a honeymooning, or i WAS a honeymoning t1 and for a while i took only basal to cover my food, making sure i ate low carb-under 20 carbs a meal, usually 15-and alwaysexercised directly afterwards, usually an hour walk. this worked for me for a…"
lisaNC replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"You should consider some alternative snack options. I would consider a half a pack of peanutbutter crackers as an emergency response option only. Celery sticks filled with peanut butter or cheese would provide bulk and protein without as many carbs.…"
Stemwinder replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"I have read that you pancreas stores insulin for when bg spikes. If you're barely getting by with your natural insulin production then basal insulin might give it the help it needs to get prepared for the next meal. Might work, who knows, but…"
Cinderfella replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"A package of peanut butter crackers would run me up over 200 too, but I'm T1. I don't think that commercially prepared peanut butter crackers are the best snack for a PWD. The crackers are made with refined flour and the peanut butter has…"
momto3 replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"Thanks! I really thought peanut butter crackers wouldn't be too bad bc the protein would slow down the absorbtion of carbs! I really have no idea what to eat. I eat a lot of protein most of the day eggs,lunch meat, cheese but still eat some…"
Zoe replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"Basal insulin is not designed to cover food spikes, momto3. If you are generally spiking two hours after your meals it is bolus insulin you need (and probably basal as well at least soon)."
acidrock23 replied to momto3's discussion 'would a very small amount of insulin be better?'"I think the general consensus is that elevated bg is not good. I am T1 so not an expert on T2 but I don't like to run up > 200 very much so I would prefer taking insulin to that, but maybe that's easy for me to say, since I take insulin…"
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Ok so I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my meds and the the problem with them. I am meeting with a cde on friday to discuss weight loss, what food would be best and bg numbers. I have lost a lot of weight,looking kind of sickley and bg is is acting crazy!! I had a pack of peanut butter crackers and a diet dr.pepper and bg one hour later was 219. it seems even small amounts of food send it up too much. So would a very small dose of basal insulin keep those spikes from happening? Am…See More
momto3 replied to jholt87's discussion 'Second "Honeymoon" or Type 2?'"Just thought I would jump in and give you my experience. I am 5'7 and 112 pounds tested negative for antibodies and my insulin levels are high. I am a thin type 2 I have tried metformin and didnt see any difference with my bgl now im on onglyza…"
momto3 commented on Brian (bsc)'s group 'Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)'"so glad to finally have somewhere where people can relate"
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Robyn said… - Just wanted to tell you to take care of yourself....while waiting for test results. Test BS and get rest and most of all, take deep breathes and remember, it will get better and you have many people to help you through this. Thinking about you and wishing you well. Better days are waiting for you, really. xo
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FatCatAnna said… - Try not to get too scared by some of the people who post back to your discussion(s) - they are only worried for you. It looks like diabetes is all new to you, hopefully you get things sorted out - for the short time you may have higher BG's then you are supposed to be - don't be worried it will have overall damage to you. I went thru' some bad times when I was younger as a diabetic - and so far - touch wood - no bad results from it (just watch me kick the bucket tomorrow because I ran up the stairs too quickly to my endo's office - he's only the 2nd floor - but still - I'm kinda out shape). Let's wish each other good luck in our endeavour to get to healthy BG's!! We can be a team!!! And trust me - you will have other great team members here rooting/tooting for you.
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