Diabetes and Diet

My husband was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. We immediately made diet changes which weren’t too hard because it already consisted of whole grains, fiber, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, etc.

I was surprised when on the last physician visit, the doctor told us that my husband would never be able to control his diabetes with diet and exercise. I was shocked because that is all you read. His sugars were in the 160 range and with the pill he has now taken for four days it is in the 130 range.

I guess my question is (1) can this be controlled with diet and exercise, (2) what should his glucose readings be with the medication, and (3) have others out there had sucess with the Janumet? I’m a bit concerned because it is a fairly newer drug.

Thanks!

I was taking Janumet and loved it. There were no side effects except that for a few days, food tasted a little different. It helped my blood sugar immensely. I had taken it as soon as it came out. Before that I took Januvia. I also take insulin. Now I’m only on the insulin because I’ve started watching my diet extremely close, and have started walking every day. Next dr visit, she will probably lower the amount of insulin that I have to take. Some times diabetics can control it by diet and exercise. But there are times when you actually need medication. Especially if your pancreas isn’t making enough insulin or your body can’t use it properly.

Last night, before eating, my blood sugar was normal. Then i ate 2 slices of wheat bread, 1 1/2 cups of fat free milk, 1/2 banana. Checked sugar after 45 minutes, it was 192. then, went back to normal when checked again after 1 hr and 15 mins. in short, it went back to normal aftr 2 hours. Today, my sugar was normal. ate 1/2 banana, checked after 45 mins, it was 114. For a normal person, how much is the blood sugar 45 mins. and 2 hours after eating all these stuff. I am still probably in denial of my diabetes. I am thinking I’m borderline and can turn back the clock by doing exercises. I am anemic too.

For my first lab test, my fasting was 121. (did not do glucose test.

For my second lab test, fasting was 138 (I took antibiotic for acute bronchitis night before) and was really not feeling well. Then, glucose test of 164.

What do you think?
I just want to compare blood sugar levels of a normal person and a diabetic after eating all these stuff.
i’m sorry. i think i have done my own testings wrong. i did not adjust my monitor to the right code. strips were code 16 and monitor was code 18. with this case, how innaccurate will the monitor be? after adjusting the code, i was 106 2 hours after eating 1 cup of brown rice and chicken. this morning, it was 85 (fasting). 2 hrs after eating 1 slice bread and a cup of milk, it was 85. i went to my dr. this AM she said i am doing fine. thank you all!

Everyone is different. My son has type 1, I don’t have diabetes. In my case, it would be the same as before I ate.

When taking creatine it is recommended to take carboyhdrates like a form of sugar, to increase your blood sugar level to induce an insulin spike to make creatine more effective.

Can all this extra sugar intake be bad for you and cause diabetes or other negative effects?

p.s I have no kidney problems or diabetes or anything.

Creatine isnt that great on organs in the body and to mix it with sugar, yes it will be more effective but it can be eatting you alive slowly. thats why they say use creatine cycles.

its only recomended with sugar after a workout, when your muscles need fuel.

just remember everything is good in moderation.

She is eight and very fat. She ran out of water when we were out and went into ketosisacidois. Her breath smells alot like acetone so we took her to the emergency room even though she was drinking on her own. The vet says now she has diabetes. Can they recover if we get the weight down?

HI
your cat can totally recover and not only that, remission is possible!!!! I won;t liew to you, dka is serious and can be life threataning. I had a cat that went through the same thing and eventually I got her controlled and she lived happily for 5 years annd died of something not related to diabetes. I have since asopted 2 diabetics and both are in remission and diet controlled. Diabetes is NOT a death snetence, no life span is lost and if you do what is needed, your cat can live a long happy life.
The thing is, that many vets are not up to date with treatment and I have seen too many that treat in a dangerouss manner. You have to learn all you can and take control when your cat gets home. Please click on my name and read my profile and then if you want you can email me and I will give you all the info and tools you need to treart this correctly as well as work with you every day that it is needed. I know it is scary but things become routine very soon.

I have been urinating 19 times a day a normal amount of urine each time with NO burning. I also feel thirsty all the time but haven’t been drinking an increased amount of water to cause the extra urinating. I went to the doctor and had a fasting blood glucose test because the doctor thought I had type 1 diabetes mellitus. My fasting glucose was 85, however I have typically had low blood sugar. The doctor drew labs to check hemoglobin A1C and urine sample to test for ketones. Is there a possibility I could still have type 1 diabetes?

THANK YOU!
I am 21, I have lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks. I have just been drinking water, no caffeine. I have to wake up in the night to urinate as well as all day. I am extremely thirsty, tired, and have a yeast infection.
Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weight 120 pounds currently.
Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weigh 120 pounds currently.
Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weigh 120 pounds currently, I am 5’3".

Hey Sweetie!

I’m 23 and have had Type One for 18 years. As for one of the previous posts, a lot of Type Ones are not near being in a coma nor put in ICU when diagnosed anymore. Jay Cutler and Elizabeth Perkins are prime examples. While I cannot quote specifics from the articles I’ve read about the two, I feel it’s important to summarize the information I read.

I remember Cutler’s blood sugar being from 400 to 600, and Elizabeth Perkins’ being only in the 200s when diagnosed. (Again, I do not remember the exact numbers! Sorry!) While both numbers are high, it’s a far cry from the 1,369 I was diagnosed at in 1990. Even at 1,369 I was bouncing around the house imitating the Ninja Turtles before my mom took me to the hospital. I was still jumping around at the hospital until they put an IV in each arm, lol. Even then, I was only in ICU for a couple of hours, tops.

Aside from my story, the Elizabeth Perkins article was in Diabetes Forecast, and it mentioned she was trying to find out her condition for years before being diagnosed. Her blood sugar level was always normal even though she had many symptoms of diabetes. Again, I can’t state specifics, but I remember her blood sugar was tested for a few years before a doctor finally told her she had Type One diabetes. She was also in her 40s! So Type One can happen at any time!

As for your blood sugar being 85, it reminds me a lot of what I read about Elizabeth Perkins. You can never be too cautious about your health, no matter what your condition. While I’m a far cry from a doctor, I recommend getting as many tests done as possible. There are many conditions that often go undiagnosed, such as PCOS, thyroid problems, etc. If the tests come back normal, and your symptoms persist, get tests done again. From what you described, it doesn’t sound like you have Type 1 right now, and you are definitely not a typical candidate for Type 2. However, the bottom line is you may have a health problem that needs to be addressed!

Also, ONLY pay for tests to be done by a doctor you truly trust!!! I cannot stress this enough! I have had so many doctors treat me like shit simply because I asked a question about my health. Remember you are not only paying for a service, you are paying for your health. From what you posted, you obviously haven’t been yourself lately, and no one should go through life feeling bad! While it can be expensive, remember to doctor-browse, and if one dismisses your symptoms without explanation, LEAVE!!!!

Finally, if you want to ask more questions about diabetes, I highly recommend http://www.diabetesforums.com/. From what I’ve witnessed, no answers come across as cold or demeaning over there. It’s free, but you do have register.

Your post really touched my heart, and I sincerely hope you find what’s wrong and feel better! It takes a lot of courage to research what may or may not be wrong with your health, and I hope I was able to help a little!

To answer your question directly, if you eat a balanced diet and excercise regularly, and to keep your blood sugar in check by monitoring it frequently you should gain an appropriate amount of weight in a healthy way. If you do this and don’t gain weight, then consult your dr. because there could be something else that is hindering you from gainning weight.

Doctors can give you a basic idea (text book way as it were) on how to control your diabetes, but you have to try different things to see what works for you or doesn’t. Doctors are there to give you results and to help you if you are off the right path.

Regarding cabohydrates, to understand how they work with your body, you must test your blood sugar quite frequently to see how your blood sugar reacts to different foods (carbohydrates) and the potency curve of your insulin (or other medication that regulates your blood sugar). To start, you want to wait until your blood sugar is below 150 and your blood sugar medication is nearing its peak within two hours from when you begin eating. Then, check your blood sugar once every hour for 4 hours to see how your blood sugar curves. It should peak in 2 hours from when you eat (your body could be different, by testing your blood sugar like this, you will see when your body’s blood sugar will peak). I know test strips are expensive, so do this as often as you can, but at least once a week until you get a feel for what your body does with different types of foods.

I’ve had diabetes for over 20 years, and I still check my blood sugar on an average of 5 times a day. I always get a clean bill of health at each dr. visit.

DIABETIC’S CHECK LIST

Be consistant

Monitor your blood sugar regularly (especially before you go to bed because during the night is the most common -and most dangerous- time to have hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, and is also recommended when you get up to give you a foundation for the day)

Always have sugar (i.e. sweets of some sort) available in case of a low blood sugar reaction

Examine your feet daily

Excercise regularly

Eat a balanced diet (lots of vegetables, a piece of fruit instead of juice, a serving of lean meat or source of protein, a serving of high-fiber bread or cereal, and a serving of dairy)

If your blood sugars are running over 250 two hours (or whenever your body’s blood sugar peaks) after you eat, adjust your medication under the guideance of your dr. to get it in the appropriate area. Always eat a snack or a meal when your blood sugar drops below 140. A glass of juice or a spoon full of jelly is recommended if your blood sugar drops to a dangerously low level (i.e. below 80), then eat a snack so it doesn’t drop down again.

It’s a balancing act. Knowing when your medicine peaks, knowing when your blood sugar level peaks, knowing how much to eat, and knowing how much to excercise, are all a balancing act towards keeping you healthy as a diabetic.