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by sexyswampratNovember 11, 2008 1:26 AM
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Last edited 12 months ago
Tags: blood glucose readings, sharing numbers, diabetes, type 1, type 2
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caspersmama |
caspersmama replied November 11, 2008 1:32 AM
Very good. Here are mine:
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Bekime |
Bekime replied November 11, 2008 1:33 AM
Hey! I am still (after 2 years) trying to get a handle on my numbers!!!
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highlandcitygirl |
highlandcitygirl replied November 11, 2008 1:35 AM
pre-diabetes b4 breckfast 139 meds:neurontin,procardia,lisonpril,and prozac |
enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 11, 2008 1:43 AM
Last edited 12 months ago I track my info daily on SugarStats. Here's today's info so far:
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BarryE |
BarryE replied November 11, 2008 2:22 AM
Last edited 12 months ago My info for today is:
Jlynn replied November 13, 2008 4:38 PM I was just going to comment on sliding scale...i have just started it, still learning, yet it has helped me so much..my old doctor never put me on anything and at times id be at 300,before a meal and eat w/out a shot and it would of course go higher ...
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sexyswamprat |
sexyswamprat replied November 11, 2008 8:35 PM
November 11, 2008
sexyswamprat replied November 12, 2008 4:00 AM b4 dinner- 102
sexyswamprat replied November 12, 2008 9:51 PM Todays numbers. 11-12-2008
sexyswamprat replied November 13, 2008 1:00 AM B 4 dinner- 100
sexyswamprat replied November 13, 2008 11:23 PM November 13, 2008
sexyswamprat replied November 15, 2008 1:51 AM November 14
sexyswamprat replied November 17, 2008 12:28 AM november 16
sexyswamprat replied November 22, 2008 2:40 AM november 21
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vgarrison |
vgarrison replied November 11, 2008 9:45 PM
I just went to a new doctor, and got put on new meds...will start posting tomorrow...
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tchong |
tchong replied November 11, 2008 10:04 PM
I Cant really control my numbers im on Novalin 20 units in the morning and 14 units at nite.
sexyswamprat replied November 11, 2008 10:06 PM Last edited 12 months ago I don't take insulin so I'm not all that up on how it works. But I am concerned about you. Have you talked to your doctor about you numbers? Don't forget, we have all had high numbers.
enigmalady777 replied November 11, 2008 10:09 PM Last edited 12 months ago Which Novolin are you taking?
tchong replied November 14, 2008 8:38 AM well its insulin novolin its a long acting insulin so it takes a while for it to start working the doctor calls me every week to see how its doing if I should up it. so we have, now I take 25units in the morning and 20 units before dinner but this morning was the first time it was below 200 fasting.
tchong replied November 14, 2008 8:34 AM Yeah Im dealing with my doc she knows my numbers..its going down this morning it was 188 slowly by slowly its going down
enigmalady777 replied November 15, 2008 6:53 PM Sounds like it's the Novolin N which is an intermediate insulin.
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 11, 2008 10:06 PM
Last edited 11 months ago November 11, 2008
sexyswamprat replied November 11, 2008 10:13 PM Great numbers today.
enigmalady777 replied November 12, 2008 3:35 AM Thanks. They are much improved over what they were just over a month ago! I was seldom under 195 first thing in the morning, after meals were in the 200's and before meals ranged from 125-150. The insulin has made a huge difference, along with watching my carbs. |
patti |
patti replied November 11, 2008 11:19 PM
Woke up with 68
vgarrison replied November 12, 2008 2:34 AM Patti,
patti replied November 12, 2008 2:07 PM if I am 70 - 100 I take 2 units, then 1 unit for every 15 grams of carbs. I take 20 units of Levemier at night. My diet is very different from yours...I dont eat any wheat products, anything with eggs, sugar, or nuts. And everything is fresh because of allergies to preservatives and food coloring. All of my meat is certified to be hormone free and I have to get turkey and chicken from the butcher. I cant have the additives they put in the meat. If he is starting you at nothing under 179 it is probably to see how you react to the insulin. I would keep a log of food excercise, and drinks and how much insulin for at least a week then call him/her with your numbers. Good luck to you! |
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highlandcitygirl |
highlandcitygirl replied November 12, 2008 1:05 AM
november 11 woke up with 126 i test once a day.
sexyswamprat replied November 12, 2008 3:43 PM How come you test only once a day?
highlandcitygirl replied November 12, 2008 5:20 PM thats all the doctor said to, but its been steadily going up and i think i will need to test more. the strips cost so much! but i'll do what i have to do.
sexyswamprat replied November 12, 2008 9:47 PM Do you have insurance? My doctor wrote me a perscription for my test strips. With my insurance I pay 20$ for a box of 100. It test at least 4 times a day. Thirty minutes b 4 I eat and 2 hours after.
highlandcitygirl replied November 12, 2008 10:50 PM thank you, i do have insurance i didn't know a dr. could write a presciption for the strips. and i had no idea when and how many times to test.
sexyswamprat replied November 13, 2008 12:59 AM I would check with your insurance company and make sure they cover them, and find out how much they would be. I didn't insurance would cover them either. It just hit me one day when I couldn't afford the strips. I called them the next day and sure enough. I was so happy. Of course it's always better to pay 20 for 100 than 98 for 100.
caspersmama replied November 14, 2008 3:01 PM My insurance pays for everything. the strips, lancets, and alcohol swaps. But the swaps are cheaper at wal mart for the equate brand than my co pay. But if you do not ask you will not know who pays for what. LOL |
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highlandcitygirl |
highlandcitygirl replied November 12, 2008 5:21 PM
nov. 12 woke up 139
highlandcitygirl replied November 12, 2008 10:53 PM it was 201 before i ate this noon. |
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caspersmama |
caspersmama replied November 12, 2008 7:50 PM
Ok my numbers so far today. Woke up 97 had a low of 79 during the night. Which is low for me. Had some peanut butter brought it back up. after breakfast of tomato soup and asiago cheese croutons was 139. then before lunch 120 after 149. do not know what I am having for dinner. going out maybe Logans they have 2 dinners for 13.99 from 3-6 everyday. Then starting shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Things that are not perishable. Will cream cheese keep for 2 weeks (the bar kind). will let you know dinner numbers later. |
Lisa Ann |
Lisa Ann replied November 12, 2008 11:05 PM
I only check one time a day. My sugar was 108 this morning. Some days I do check after a meal just to see what it is, but the dr told me to check every morning. Do have great insurance, pays for everything:)
Lisa Ann replied November 13, 2008 9:34 PM 124 this morning not much sleep which makes it a little higher
Lisa Ann replied November 15, 2008 2:09 PM Nov 15, 114 when I got up 8:15a.m.
Lisa Ann replied November 17, 2008 12:40 AM Nov 16 117 in the a.m. 151 after breakfast
Lisa Ann replied November 17, 2008 8:31 PM Nov 17 134 in the morning
Lisa Ann replied November 18, 2008 9:03 PM Nov 18 116 in the morning
Lisa Ann replied November 20, 2008 9:11 PM Nov 19 a.m. 121 Nov 20 a.m. 130 (I had popcorn last night while watching tv could be why its higher, don't know
Lisa Ann replied November 21, 2008 11:07 PM Nov. 21 119 in the a.m.
Lisa Ann replied November 28, 2008 12:11 PM Well thanksgiving was bad I ate way too much of what I shouldn't my sugar was 222 after my meal.:( no good at all. Hopefully I do better today as I have another dinner today. I was 126 this morning Nov. 28
Lisa Ann replied November 29, 2008 4:25 PM Nov. 28, 144 after another thanksgiving dinner. Nov. 29 124 in the a.m. |
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 13, 2008 12:11 AM
Last edited 11 months ago November 12, 2008:
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BarryE |
BarryE replied November 13, 2008 2:28 AM
My reading for today were:
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Jlynn |
Jlynn replied November 13, 2008 4:40 PM
Morning yesterday..NOT USUAL..woke up @ 4:30 am with a 48..
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highlandcitygirl |
highlandcitygirl replied November 13, 2008 5:08 PM
136-before breakfast
highlandcitygirl replied November 14, 2008 5:20 PM 142 before breakfast.
highlandcitygirl replied November 15, 2008 5:04 PM 133 before breakfast
highlandcitygirl replied November 16, 2008 6:55 PM before breakfast 121
highlandcitygirl replied November 17, 2008 4:26 PM Last edited 11 months ago before breakfast 131
highlandcitygirl replied November 18, 2008 10:56 PM before breakfast 139
highlandcitygirl replied November 20, 2008 7:02 PM before breakfast 120 2hrs, after 198
highlandcitygirl replied November 21, 2008 8:54 PM before breakfast 122
highlandcitygirl replied November 23, 2008 12:26 AM before breakfast 113
highlandcitygirl replied November 23, 2008 9:59 PM before breakfast 116 |
Goddess |
Goddess replied November 13, 2008 11:36 PM
I want to explain why I'm not posting. My sugars are always in 200's. My doc and I are trying to control it. The problem is I have gastroparesis and that makes it hard to control them.
Deleted User replied November 14, 2008 1:44 AM Misery, you don't need to explain, it's a personal choice whether you post or not. I don't because I like to keep that to myself for the most part. Good luck with your control!!!
caspersmama replied November 14, 2008 3:13 PM Exactly, this was always suposed to be a voluntary thing and only when you wanted too. I do not post everyday just when I feel like it. We should only use these numbers to see how others are doing not to judge or feel sorry for ourselves if our numbers are not the same. Because everyone's numbers are going to be different even if we ate and took the same meds. But I will tell you all I have lost another pound. So since last week I have lost 11 pounds being off of my insulin. I love it. My stomach is actually getting smaller. I now only look 6 months pregnant instead of 9. LOL
sexyswamprat replied November 14, 2008 3:14 PM Your weight lose is fabulous. Great job.
caspersmama replied November 14, 2008 3:17 PM Thank you very much. It feels great too.
sexyswamprat replied November 14, 2008 3:18 PM I find out next thursday if I lost any weight since switching from glipized to metformin. I feel like I have. Keep your fingers crossed.
caspersmama replied November 14, 2008 3:30 PM Great. Metformin is supposed to help some with weight. I think. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. It gives you instant motivation. Plus your doctor will be pleased. good luck.
BeckyJ replied November 27, 2008 1:01 AM Congratulations on the weight loss. When I went on the Metformin I lost a total of 89lbs. Then they put me back on insulin and I gained bach 10lbs. Still worth all the trouble though. I lost 4 dress sizes. YEAH!
Two painful feet replied November 27, 2008 6:41 AM Hi! I also have gastroparesis caused from polio in 1948. I was diagnosed with this in 1993. I now have a g-tube for the days I'm too sick to eat. My blood sugars have never been between 80 & 130. I think it is because my food sits for so long. Last time I was tested food sat in my stomach 18hrs. I'm very sick 24/7 so not sure how this is going to effect things I have only been a diabetic for 2mths.
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 14, 2008 3:07 AM
November 13, 2008:
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vgarrison |
vgarrison replied November 14, 2008 9:05 PM
I got my lab results back today...My A1c is 10.70 which isnt the greatest, but considering I've only been diagnosed for 2 months or so, I am considering it a starting point...My numbers have been averaging about 110 the last 3 weeks...therefore I know that my next A1c will be alot better....
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 15, 2008 1:48 AM
Last edited 11 months ago Boo. And I was doing so good!
vgarrison replied November 15, 2008 7:06 PM Sometimes we just need to treat ourselves...and if whatever you treated youreself with only raised you to 166 and its only once in a while....Woman, treat yourself all day....LOL
caspersmama replied November 15, 2008 9:50 PM My treat for me is an iced cappuccino from Starbucks. Does not raise my b/s that much because I will watch what I eat the rest of the day. |
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caspersmama |
caspersmama replied November 15, 2008 2:36 PM
Today is Saturday November 15, 2008.
caspersmama replied November 15, 2008 6:55 PM Feeling better now. Moved around, did some laundry. Had a Lean cuisine for lunch. Steak Tips with broccoli. Before lunch was 132 after was 140. Going out for dinner. Mexican food. will have fajitas, with no rice, no beans, no tortillas. May have a few chips with salsa. And a glass of red wine. Any one know about sangria? It is made with red wine and lots of fruit. Wonder how that would affect sugars? Will let you know tonight.
caspersmama replied November 16, 2008 12:54 AM Ok off to Mexican food. I hate eating this late. 7pm. But maybe a red wine or sangria will be relaxing. Sugar now is 124. |
PAT L |
PAT L replied November 15, 2008 4:39 PM
WELL PEOPLE, I HAVE DONE THE PILLS AN THEY DIDNT WORK, SO THEY PUT ME ON NOVOLIN R AN N. NOW IT SEEMS THAT SOME DONT KNOW THAT THE R IS ONLY FOR THREE HOURS LIKE 1/2 HOUR BEFORE MEALS, THEN THE N IS A 8 HOUR INSULIN FOR LONGER CONTROL TAKEN TWICE A DAY. NOVOLIN IS THE GENERIC INSULIN. NOW MY AIC IS ABOUT 6.5 AN FOR A DAYS RANGE IS, AM 98 AFTERNOON 88 PM IS 126.
vgarrison replied November 15, 2008 6:17 PM Pat,
caspersmama replied November 15, 2008 6:50 PM I am so sorry you had to go back on isulin. I am doing the pills because i came off of insulin last week. So far so good. and I have lost 11 pounds. I am determined to do this. I like losing weight and no more shots. Hang in there. You may get there again real soon.
enigmalady777 replied November 15, 2008 6:59 PM It's amazing how much the insulin can help. I also use a similar regimen (Lantus and Novolin R for mealtimes) and I am seeing numbers much lower than I've seen in YEARS!!!
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nancyh |
nancyh replied November 15, 2008 5:50 PM
ok i have type 2 diabetis i was diagnost jan 11,2000
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Judy A |
Judy A replied November 15, 2008 7:48 PM
89 upon waking
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 16, 2008 6:12 AM
Last edited 11 months ago Today was my WORST day ever. Okay, not "ever" but my worst day since starting on insulin. I am kicking myself in the head repeatedly...'
vgarrison replied November 16, 2008 6:43 PM Ok, now my side hurts from laughing...and I cant read cuz of the tears, but dont kick yourself in the butt....tomorrow is a brand new day....
Lisa Ann replied November 16, 2008 8:39 PM Everybody has a bad day every now and again. Just don't give up:) |
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debbie |
debbie replied November 16, 2008 10:52 AM
Last edited 11 months ago I was testing when I got up in the mornings before I eat and 2 hours after every meal. Then my nurse from my Insurance told me to check with my Doctor to see how much I should check it because she only cares about my fasting blood sugar, and she said I might be testing to much. They pay for my strips,
caspersmama replied November 16, 2008 2:41 PM I have never heard of testing too much. what is too much. I just want to know how I am doing during the day. My strips say 4 times a day which is 120 a month but I get 200 at a time for extra testing so I do. I test in the morning, then after breakfast. Before and after dinner, but sometimes I just want to know before and after lunch especially since I have been off the insulin. Wow, too much. Never knew that. I will ask doctor next time I go.
debbie replied November 16, 2008 8:07 PM I go to my doctor tomorrow around 4 p.m.
vgarrison replied November 16, 2008 9:03 PM Debbie,
debbie replied November 28, 2008 3:50 AM Sorry it took so long to reply to this e-mail but I just got my results back yesterday. My doctor told me because when I first came to see her, My A1C was 13.1 now 1 year later my A1C is 5.8. She says I am now in remission, so I can check my blood sugar once every two weeks. |
sparkysmom |
sparkysmom replied November 16, 2008 7:35 PM
Last edited 11 months ago Wake up 178
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 16, 2008 9:47 PM
Last edited 11 months ago My Craptacular run on blood sugars continues today...
vgarrison replied November 16, 2008 10:22 PM enigmalady,
enigmalady777 replied November 17, 2008 4:47 AM Sometimes, you just gotta laugh at it.
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BeckyJ |
BeckyJ replied November 17, 2008 9:05 PM
Today is a GREAT DAY! I take 1000mg Metformin X2 Daily, 4mg Avandia, Lantus 10Units AM-15 Units PM & Humalog 10 Units w/Breakfast, 8 Untis w/Lunch & 7 Units w/Dinner. This is constantly changing as I call the nurse on Mondays and Thursdays to report sugars and change doses as needed.(And this is only for the diabetes...add in another 8 meds for other conditions and even I get confused) Just changed from 14 Units Lantus PM & 8 Units Humalog w/ Dinner to new schedule. SO here are my numbers.
fun2u2007 replied November 17, 2008 10:43 PM Does your Doctor have samples he could give you to help offset the cost? My Doctor gives me samples of Januvia because it costs me $25.00/month.
caspersmama replied November 17, 2008 11:11 PM Before I try a new medicine, if he has it, my doctor will give me samples to try to see how it does. I also am taking a blood pressure medicine my insurance will not pay for without documentation. So for the past 4 months he has been giving me the samples to take. Since I see him every month for pain meds I just pick up some more samples. But it is working so he does not mind. Check and see if doctor has any, Usually if they have them they will let you try to see if it works. Especially now since the economy is so bad.
BeckyJ replied November 19, 2008 5:04 PM Thank you for all you advice. I am very thankful for the Dr's that I work with in that they will provide me with samples (When they can) However in a city that has only 3 Endocronologist the sample choices are kinda low and don't cover test strips. I do get my Avandia and some of my other meds as samples and with the Medikan card my other prescriptions are covered but not the testing supplies. I have been looking into mail order companies after speaking with everyone and hope that that helps. Will let you know. Worse they can do is say no right? :)
caspersmama replied November 20, 2008 12:47 AM Also check on Ebay. Sometimes they have really good prices for strips. They have a section just for diabetic stuff. |
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enigmalady777 replied November 18, 2008 3:39 AM
Last edited 11 months ago Today's numbers are much better than last two days!
vgarrison replied November 18, 2008 5:36 PM If I could do cartwheels I would be doing one for you....way to go!!!!!
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caspersmama |
caspersmama replied November 18, 2008 11:08 PM
I think what some of you are doing is great. If you have posted before go and find your name and post under it. How smart of you all, that way we are seeing daily numbers. Keep up the good work. |
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enigmalady777 |
enigmalady777 replied November 19, 2008 5:16 AM
Here are my numbers for today:
enigmalady777 replied November 20, 2008 5:18 AM Last edited 11 months ago Today's numbers (Nov 19, 2008):
enigmalady777 replied November 27, 2008 3:37 AM Last edited 11 months ago Been busy last couple of days and haven't been able to post much!
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anitamusser |
anitamusser replied November 20, 2008 7:39 PM
Last edited 11 months ago I am a type 1, have been for 23 years. I am on the insulin pump, have been for 8 years. My meds are as follows: Humulog insulin, aspirin, premarin once daily, synthroid 100 mg once daily for underactive thyroid,col-rite stool softener, medroxyprogesterone 10 mg once daily, ramipril 25 mg once daily, diovan 320 mg once daily, buspirone 25mg one 3x daily if needed,vytorin 10/40 once daily,actonel once weekly, metoprolol 25mg once daily. My last A1C was 7.7
caspersmama replied November 24, 2008 3:32 PM Not to judge you or anything but you seem to eat alot of bread. what kind are you using? That may explain some of your high numbers. I found a great pumpernickle rye bread at Wal Mart and also they have a sugar free one. If I eat alot of bread it runs me high alot.
anitamusser replied November 24, 2008 8:45 PM I usually eat whole wheat .5 gram total fat 1% bread. I know i eat too much bread, lol. That is a big downfall of mine. I need to do better.
anitamusser replied November 24, 2008 8:53 PM Last edited 11 months ago 11-24-08 7am fasting 171, 12pm 167, 7pm 197, 10 pm 69
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BeckyJ |
BeckyJ replied November 23, 2008 1:34 AM
Been offline for a couple of days so I guess I'll start with Tues.
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Richard157 |
Richard157 replied November 24, 2008 12:30 AM
Diagnosed 9/15/45...Type 1.
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caspersmama |
caspersmama replied November 24, 2008 3:39 PM
Wanted to post some numbers. I am still doing good without the insulin.
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midget |
midget replied November 24, 2008 9:08 PM
nov. 23
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patti |
patti replied November 25, 2008 6:39 AM
Well my numbers are back through the roof again...back on steroids due to another allergic reaction this time to an antibiotic...ugggggh..:( |
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BeckyJ |
BeckyJ replied November 25, 2008 1:37 PM
11/24
BeckyJ replied November 27, 2008 1:04 AM Last edited 11 months ago 11/25
caspersmama replied November 29, 2008 4:57 PM My doctor said if I could not control without insulin he would add Starlix. I am going to go look it up on Web Md. Will get back to you on it.
caspersmama replied November 29, 2008 5:20 PM Ok here is the info:
BeckyJ replied December 1, 2008 9:24 PM Thank you, I was spelling the name wrong and couldn't find anything. They have decided to adjust my insulin down 2 units and hope I don't skyrocket back to the 500's again. |
Sparrow |
Sparrow replied December 4, 2008 3:22 PM
I actually track my blood sugars on line at SweetSpot.dm . This is a GREAT way to keep track of your readings (and other health info that you may want to keep track of). You can also invite people to be on your "team" and they can track your progress with you!
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Deleted User |
Deleted User replied January 3, 2009 1:01 AM
Mine are horrible today and I feel it. 61 at 6am, insulin shot then dropped to 39 at 11am. Orange juice and glucose brought it up to 65. 2 hours after eating it was at 58. I just want to cry. Sick all day and so weak. Just took last insulin shot, maybe it will come up after the shot and eating again.
LadyDi replied January 3, 2009 2:18 AM Last edited 10 months ago Hope this is not a stupid question, but why would you take insulin with such a low fasting reading? I get very weak & shaky if my BS drops to the 70's. It seems very dangerous for you to have such low BS. |
This dicussion is for anyone who would like to share their numbers with us daily. You can simply add to your post daily.
I will start.
November 10, 2008
Type 2
Medication-Metformin 1000mg (daily)
A1C in October-5.6
Morning fast- 90
after breakfast- 105
b4 dinner- 109
after dinner- 93