Recent Content by PBER57

Hi, I am in the US, sorry I didnt d o the conversions... Here is my issue. I find my basel rates fine (under 100 US) (under 5.55 mmol/l)and I am ok there. I find I am spiking above 150 Bg (above 8.33 mmol/l) with extremely low carb and even after a huge amount of weight loss. 70 pounds...

What you are finding is that your pancreas cannot tolerate carbs such as you ate. The metformin will help you a little but it is more about your insulin resistance and insulin deficiency and that is why your getting the highs that you are. Your poor pancreas cant produce enough insulin to...

I was on saulphonylurea Glimizide and found that I was getting Hypo's on the stuff. It is like taking oral insulin and only is harder to control. If you find you are getting Hypos with it you might explore insulin for your needs. Easier to control and not worry as much with the Hypo. I was...

As posted you can experiment with various carbs. I for instance can eat peas and carrots without any problem while I know others can't Rice and Pasta shoot me to the moon. I cant tolerate sugar alcohols either in these sugarless brands of candy. I have to watch the sugarless sweeteners too...

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I really like the design of your website. Kudo's to those who designed it. Very easy to navigate around and with wonderful graphics and links. :D I am going to explore many of the posts. I will post though if I have a question. I will work on my math...

Hi, Was diagnosed last summer as a T-2. I am wondering though if I am not a T1.5 with my sudden onset and huge weight loss not typical of T-2's. I am doing more checking on this and have been reading your expert board which I am finding very interesting unlike some other boards I belong to...