SheLo said:I don't know what my levels are at the moment as I don't know how I should test them.
Get yourself a meter and strips and follow the instructions. Basically you need to test on waking, before meals and then perhaps 1 and 2 hrs after meals. A test before bedtime is also beneficial. Keep a food diary as well and then you will see what certain foods do to your Bg levels.
I am currently on 3 metformin tablets a day, but they are upsetting my stomach.
This might settle down but if not ask to be prescribed the slow release/modified release version. Easier on the stomach.
Can I please ask what is the difference between carbohydrates and starchy carbohydrates?
Here is a link to an explanation about carbohydrates. Basically avoid eating too many. http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_informatio ... tion1.html
Also as I shouldn't eat bread or cereals can others tell me what they eat for breakfast?
Here is a link to a previous topic about breakfasts. Have a read. viewtopic.php?f=18&t=9636&hilit=breakfasts&start=45#p90563
Before I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic I have always skipped breakfast (lol) and often lunch too now I have to eat something to take the tablets.
It is best to take regular meals and try not to snack too much.
I also take aspirin, blood pressure tablets and cholesterol reducing tablets as I have angina.
(Walking chemist me).
Thanks
donnamarie said:Hi I've been there. I'm just considering whether to take Byetta. I think I make up my mind to go ahead, then a doctor comes along and talks about possible death from side effects and I'm back to square1. I'm also very overweight get frequently depressed. I go to bed at night thinking I'm gonna stop eating tomorrow, wake up and binge all over again. It feels like I'm stuck in a vicious circle and no one seems to care. I sympathise!!
Hi,donnamarie said:I also have upset stomach with Metformin. If you stick with it it does settle and you tend to know what time of day you need the loo!! Ask your doctor for Metformin SR they are slow release so do not upset your stomach so much. I used to dread leaving the house for fear of soiling myself so I do understand. As for the bread thing I find its ok to have a small sandwich at lunchtime as it passes through your system before bedtime. It not so much avoid as limit. Watch sugar in things like cook in sauces. I have had bllod sugars of 18 + but have got it down to 6.9 which my doctors have said is great. Its the metformin that has done it. I am hoping the Byetta will also help.
Hi SheLo - I've just about stopped eating cereals altogether because in my opinion they caused me most problems. For breakfast I now have tomatoes fried in a little olive oil together with variations on the following grilled lean bacon, low-fat sausages, egg, mushroooms, baked beans etc and if I have toast then I only have half a slice of Burgen bread (lower carb bread). That type of breakfast does hardly anything to my blood glucose levels. In my opinion, diet is very powerful way to sort out a Type 2 condition. I've been amazed at what I've achieved in a relatively short time.SheLo said:Also as I shouldn't eat bread or cereals can others tell me what they eat for breakfast? Before I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic I have always skipped breakfast (lol) and often lunch too now I have to eat something to take the tablets.
cugila said:donnamarie said:Hi I've been there. I'm just considering whether to take Byetta. I think I make up my mind to go ahead, then a doctor comes along and talks about possible death from side effects and I'm back to square1. I'm also very overweight get frequently depressed. I go to bed at night thinking I'm gonna stop eating tomorrow, wake up and binge all over again. It feels like I'm stuck in a vicious circle and no one seems to care. I sympathise!!
Which idiot Doctor told you this...? :shock:
Byetta is an extremely safe drug and there are many patients on it who suffer little or no ill effects. I'm one who has never had a problem with it. Check out the Anyone on Byetta thread here.
There is also a similar drug called Victoza, again we have a topic about it on here.