Recent Content by Seaweed1984

Maybe high metabolism partially part of problem? I've worked with a few people with similar symptoms normal glucose levels but feel low if not eating. Just eat a snack every few hours in between meals and do good. (Along with a healthy type of food higher protein moderate carbs. Help feel you up...

I agree with you in veggies. A lot of research I have done recommended fresh vegetable and some fruits and protein foods like tuna etc. I've been eating a lot of vegetables and healthier proteins and my insulin intake has been cut down a lot.

I'm not sure on the metformin part. But is that the only med? Were you diagnosed as a type 2? My dad was diagnosed as type 2 and he controlled his diet and got good physical activity and he was able to control his very well with that. Think that worked for him for a few years before had to start...

Thank you I will look into these. I appreciate it.

With the spikes and lows what types of insulin are you on? I was very active when I worked and my levels would constantly go low while working. I had to lower my long term insulin. In evening when I was no longer active my levels would go up do to no longer being active.

When I was diagnosed 75 calories was one point and insulin based off calorie points. But I learned over time that different foods affected sugar level differently so I just take insulin based off what I eat. I don't count carbs or calories. I was talking to some friends and they talk about...

I've been counting calories since I was diagnosed nearly 20 years ago. Many people recently have been trying to tell me I need to count carbs. My recent A1C this week was a 5.7 my doctor says to do what I am just feel frustrated.