okey this is a new one for me maybe someone can chime in i was recently diagnosed with diabetes 2 i am not over weight and excercise occasionally but have slacked off quite a bit. (never really liked it) i currently where a size 9 comfortably although i havnt weighed myself recently. i know i have lost even more weight rapidly my doc thinks its from the diabetes. my question is how the heck do we get these numbers under control. my blood sugar is high and for no apparent reason. ive modified diet to low carb but i remain in the 120 range in the am after 8 hrs without eating. it can go as high as 279 in the afternoon eating hardly anything what gives the docs are concerned with getting the a1c number down as it is a stroke risk umongst other things. they have reduced my estrogen dosage. are looking at discontinuing it altogether if i cant control the sugar someone help??
jessica

I am so sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with Type II

I am not an expert or anything but try to get back into exercising and eating a balance diet. I know the exercise and balance diet is very important. My dad is in the same boat. Skinny and was diagnosed a couple of years ago with Type II Diabetes. Also does your family have a history of Diabetes? I believe that is the one major contributing factor. But here is a link to the American Diabetes Association. The slide show itself, will give you an idea on what kind of diet you should strive for to help keep the glucose level in check.

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-2/facts-about-type-2.html

I can probably get a better idea what he has to do exactly to control his diabetes later on today when I call him.

Jennifer

my mother died from complications of it. i am under a docs care and the diatician advised under 30 carbs a meal to help control it yet the readings are still all over the place. thanks for the link though
jess

jesse

The reason there is consideration of discontinbuing your hormones is to remove, as much as possible, anything that might affect your metabolism.

I'm sorry, I can't remember if you're on T blockers or post op.

While your diabetes is connected with your body's ability to process sugar, the effect and defination of diabetes is a problem with the kidneys, namely, over production of urine. T blockers and other hormones, tend to affect the functioning of the kidneys. Because the amount of 'sugar' in your blood is so high, it is being excreted by the kidneys. The effect has been compared to using sandpaper on the internal, active parts.

The best thing you can do now is to follow advice. Type 2 is actually not difficult to control but you absolutely must do what you're told. You should have your toe nails cut professionally and try to avoid cuts. Diet is obvious, you're easily smart enought to work that out. Meds may be prescribed which you should take if told to.

But in the short term, they have to get a clear idea of what is actually going on.

Did the dietician say anything about the type of carbs? Do you stick to low-glycemic carbs? Also, try having some healthy fats and protein or fiber with each meal, even if it just means grabbing a handful of nuts or something.

I'm not a doctor and don't play one on the internet, but I am 65, 5' 11-99/100" tall and been 215 lbs. I have had type 2 diabetes for maybe 8-10 years, and high blood pressure for 40. The 120 after fasting looks good to me - I am usually at 135-145. I'm not sure I've ever been as high as 279, so that sounds more serious. I've been on 3 meds for diabetes, and the doctor is at least maginally satisfied at the control. I know there was no problem with going on hormones 13 months ago or since.

As for diet, we started the South Beach Diet about 3 weeks ago. I've lost 12 lbs. My blood pressure is down 15-20 points, which I attribute mostly to lowering salt intake considerably. My blood sugar in the morning is about the same, but the highs are way lower. To me it sounds like meds are called for, but the doctors are the ones to call the shots.

Susan Kay

I am also type 2.  I found out after nearly dying from pancreatitis a few years ago.  I have never been really big, never fit the "profile" of what a diabetic should be, but it does run in both sides of my family.

Usually they start to worry when the fasting blood sugar is 130 or more.

You just have to change your life.  I take oral meds an altered diet, exercise nearly very day. 

And I get it all checked before and after any changes at all hrt.  We cannot do what a lot of people do, there could be serious complications.  It takes time to get things balanced out and find a regimen that works for you.

Best of luck to you!
Kristi

Have you cut out all alcohol completely? Drinking just one shot will easily raise your blood sugar level somewhat.

Also, it is very unlikely, but get yourself screened for pancreatic cancer as a precaution. It can present in a rather vague way, which is a pity because if caught early it can be cured, but often it is not found or indeed looked for until too late. I know this because my father died from it.

I apologize for the late reply here but I finally got to talk to my dad today. Apparently a lizard got in the house, and the dogs were chasing it and manage to destroy the phone line somehow so I was unable to reach him this weekend. So he said he has to watch what he eats, which he didn't do at the beginning I want to say for the first 4 or 5 months. So they put him on medication since he wouldn't listen. So he now he is watching what foods he eats. He said he has to avoid sweets and needs to drink more water and less sugary stuff now (He is a coca-cola person and I seriously doubt he will give that up). But the sugar levels doesn't spike high anymore unless he eats sweets. He also told me he has to check his blood sugar in the morning, after lunch, and after dinner. But cutting back on the foods that had high sugar content helped out tremendously. 

thanks for the replies folks i am on metformin and i take insulin injections once a day. the dietician didnt specify the type of carbs just under thirty a meal as far as the alcohol goes im done with it. i havnt reached the stage of alcholic luckily so no cravings for it. i quit more because im completely stupid on it and those of you that have been around a while who know me can attest to it. i cant just drink i go on binges that last for days. lol
jess