your reading monitoring to pre diabitic and first time reading interpretations and actions

motonguvu

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hi everyone
i am scare when i read my fasting nos are above 8
lot of itching sensation in feet
blurry vision
out of energy like deflated tyre car running in low gear
dry mouth
feeling end of word
but all problems has more then one solutions
i would like my friends to share there experience
conventional or non conventional method is practically give results
i am really scare and do not feel comfortable to coup up with unknown enemy
sometimes i am sitting and found complit blank cant see anything i wish to know how to monitor sugar and what is best observations of others who monitor regular and qty of meal they eat and reading difference
really there is no way body will start producing insulin again? thanks for your support and help
 
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gfmoore

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Welcome,

Someone will be along shortly with a post on information for newly diagnosed diabetics.

However in the mean time could I refer you to http://www.bloodsugar101.com/ - it will help you get started.

Whatever, don't worry. The fact that you've posted shows that you are wanting to get control over this thing. We are all in the same boat and look after each other.

Don't be scared. As you get control (basically by cutting out carbs) you will reduce tremendously the risk of complications.
 
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motonguvu

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Welcome,

Someone will be along shortly with a post on information for newly diagnosed diabetics.

However in the mean time could I refer you to http://www.bloodsugar101.com/ - it will help you get started.

Whatever, don't worry. The fact that you've posted shows that you are wanting to get control over this thing. We are all in the same boat and look after each other.

Don't be scared. As you get control (basically by cutting out carbs) you will reduce tremendously the risk of complications.

paid version?
 

gfmoore

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paid version?

I don't understand this comment? If you mean the web site, you can buy her book if you wish, but all the information is freely available on the site.

btw here is the info, but not as nicely formatted

Here is the information we give to new members and I think you will find it answers some of your questions. Ask anything else you need to know and someone will help.

BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETICS

Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.

A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you’ll find over 100,000 people who are demonstrating this.

On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.

The role of carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.

If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.

The bad news

Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.

The good news

People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.

Controlling your carbs

The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.
There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:

Reduce your carbohydrate intake
Choose ‘better’ carbohydrates

Reduce your carbohydrates

A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.

The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.

Choosing better carbohydrates

Another option is to replace ‘white carbohydrates’ (such as white bread, white rice, white flour etc) with whole grain varieties. The idea behind having whole grain varieties is that the carbohydrates get broken down slower than the white varieties –and these are said to have a lower glycaemic index.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/food/diabetes-and-whole-grains.html

The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.

Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes

Eating what works for you

Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.

To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.

The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:

Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
2 hours after meals: under 8.5 mmol/l
Blood glucose ranges for type 1 diabetes (adults)
Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
2 hours after meals: under 9 mmol/l
Blood glucose ranges for type 1 diabetes (children)
Before meals: 4 to 8 mmol/l
2 hours after meals: under 10 mmol/l
However, those that are able to, may wish to keep blood sugar levels below the NICE after meal targets.

Access to blood glucose test strips

The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:

structured education to every person and/or their carer at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review
self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes only as an integral part of his or her self-management education

Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to bloodglucose testing supplies.

You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic

Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
 
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this is too difficult

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hi everyone
i am scare when i read my fasting nos are above 8
lot of itching sensation in feet
blurry vision
out of energy like deflated tyre car running in low gear
dry mouth
feeling end of word
but all problems has more then one solutions
i would like my friends to share there experience
conventional or non conventional method is practically give results
I had all of theses symptoms. Most have now gone since I started the low carb diet.
 

Lamont D

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I had enough trouble with the medical profession and a rack of tests to get where I am!
I think it's jealousy, because I have a rare condition! Lol!
 

this is too difficult

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You are on diabetic medication. Have to eat a diabetic diet. There may be a clue in there somewhere.
 

Lamont D

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You are on diabetic medication. Have to eat a diabetic diet. There may be a clue in there somewhere.[/

I have meds to stay in control to keep my BSLs up. Diabetics take meds or diet to keep them down!
Yes, we both have the same diet, bot mine is more important because if I don't. I go hypo. If you don't yours will gradually rise and stay there!
Phew!
 

this is too difficult

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a diabetic diet is low carb. If you are in danger of hypo you should be eating the opposite.
 

Lamont D

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a diabetic diet is low carb. If you are in danger of hypo you should be eating the opposite.
I react by going hyper (up) and then I flush too much insulin and I crash (hypo).
Apparently and I disbelieve it as well, you cannot be diabetic and have reactive hypoglycaemia
The low carb diet is so that I don't go hyper. The meds are so I can eat carbs, eventually medium carbs, but probably never anything that has high carbs! If you want to put a hex on me, this can eventually result in T2 diabetes as it did to Brunneria.
Any better now?
 

Lamont D

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Maybe stop the medication then?
No thanks! I wouldn't be able to eat any carbs, just before I went in hospital, I was getting hypers of above 12 from 4.1, then crashing down to under 3, after a low GI meal.

Today I had a low GI bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich and my bloods only rose after 2 hours by 1.7.
Really made up with that,

Numerous symptoms have got better and some have completely disappeared

I am trying to answer your questions and thanks for your interest!
 
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motonguvu

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No thanks! I wouldn't be able to eat any carbs, just before I went in hospital, I was getting hypers of above 12 from 4.1, then crashing down to under 3, after a low GI meal.

Today I had a low GI bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich and my bloods only rose after 2 hours by 1.7.
Really made up with that,

Numerous symptoms have got better and some have completely disappeared

I am trying to answer your questions and thanks for your interest!

what is reading after one hour and how much qty u eat? i mean approximate qty of food you eat and it will rise level of blood suger