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<blockquote data-quote="pleinster" data-source="post: 995494" data-attributes="member: 221545"><p>Hey, Gary. I'm not saying don't be concerned that things are around 14, but don't be freaking out, mate. Yeah it's high but you'll get that down soon as you have an approach. After a successful transplant my blood sugar shot up from 4 to 21. I reckon the only reason I got pills right away is coz I was in hospital at the time for a biopsy. Since coming out, my levels on the meds dropped a wee bit . 9.5 to about 16....lotsa 14s. I got next to no advice except take the meds and avoid sugary stuff. I've been waiting for an appointment with a diabetologist for two months now. I have, however, learned a great deal from a] this site and b] my own notes on my levels and my food intake. </p><p>Seriously, we all differ, but me..I'm Type 2..not sure about you (sounds like it), and I honestly don't think you should be alarmed about this 14...That's now..with no pills, no diet control etc. You'll see form my stats (below) that there's been real progress..and now 8.5 is high for me (no meds, pure diet control). Lots of us are sticking to (or trying to) a low carb diet...check it out on this site. My advice meantime would be get a meter/strips soon as...apply for freebies here. meantime, don't panic..you'll only get stressed with half the info you need. My suggestion to start with would be abandon bread...it's wild on the sugar level. it's not just sweet stuff that increases you level, its' high carbs (low carbs are generally those with less than 10g per 100g - see labels). Cut down on these where you can..perfectly healthy..eat low carb veggies (broccoli, spinach, cauliflower) with meat, fish, mushrooms etc), Avacados and asparagus seem to have a good effect. All of this is pretty general and not at al specific to you, but cutting down on **** can't hurt anyone, eh? Once you have a meter, note the level before eating and two hours after..you'll soon see what's what. This can put you in control - look at post son the site and you'll see lots of people are bringing levels right down with diet. One other thing..best info you can get..is from yourself. The main thing you need from a diabetic nurse is a meter. Above all...don't be too worried..yeah. it's a bit high...it's not mental. Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pleinster, post: 995494, member: 221545"] Hey, Gary. I'm not saying don't be concerned that things are around 14, but don't be freaking out, mate. Yeah it's high but you'll get that down soon as you have an approach. After a successful transplant my blood sugar shot up from 4 to 21. I reckon the only reason I got pills right away is coz I was in hospital at the time for a biopsy. Since coming out, my levels on the meds dropped a wee bit . 9.5 to about 16....lotsa 14s. I got next to no advice except take the meds and avoid sugary stuff. I've been waiting for an appointment with a diabetologist for two months now. I have, however, learned a great deal from a] this site and b] my own notes on my levels and my food intake. Seriously, we all differ, but me..I'm Type 2..not sure about you (sounds like it), and I honestly don't think you should be alarmed about this 14...That's now..with no pills, no diet control etc. You'll see form my stats (below) that there's been real progress..and now 8.5 is high for me (no meds, pure diet control). Lots of us are sticking to (or trying to) a low carb diet...check it out on this site. My advice meantime would be get a meter/strips soon as...apply for freebies here. meantime, don't panic..you'll only get stressed with half the info you need. My suggestion to start with would be abandon bread...it's wild on the sugar level. it's not just sweet stuff that increases you level, its' high carbs (low carbs are generally those with less than 10g per 100g - see labels). Cut down on these where you can..perfectly healthy..eat low carb veggies (broccoli, spinach, cauliflower) with meat, fish, mushrooms etc), Avacados and asparagus seem to have a good effect. All of this is pretty general and not at al specific to you, but cutting down on **** can't hurt anyone, eh? Once you have a meter, note the level before eating and two hours after..you'll soon see what's what. This can put you in control - look at post son the site and you'll see lots of people are bringing levels right down with diet. One other thing..best info you can get..is from yourself. The main thing you need from a diabetic nurse is a meter. Above all...don't be too worried..yeah. it's a bit high...it's not mental. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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