Runner,To be honest I am totally freaked out and not sure of what to make of it all ... I went to bed and my BG was 76. I woke up this am and I was at 86.
After five years of it (five years next week actually!) I've come to the state whereby I monitor frequently although I often miss an after meal test or two and I always record food, insulin and test results. However, I now only allow myself to analyse my results once a week when I look for patterns and areas where I could improve my control. I think if you analyse your charts any more frequently you end up chasing anomolies rather than identifying patterns - and you drive yourself mad!
Smidge
Hmmmm. That's disappointing for you. Thinking of other explanations, if your fasting BG stays at that level, could it not be a long-term flattening out? ie, the level your metabolism sustains, after an initial reaction to a very fast fall?My pre-breakfast numbers are, very sadly, gradually increasing, when I first started Bernstein 3 months ago they were around 4.5, now they around 5.0..... Which was my original target.... But when I look at my 3 month pre breakfast graph, I can see that they are are,very gradually increasing. .... I am still able to get my 2hr after eating levels within his guidelines.... But no longer his fasting guidelines.... That said, we have been touring Cornwall, on holiday, for the last 4 weeks, so not been exercising as much..... But my all important pre breakfast BG trend is definitely up.... Indicating that my beta cells are not regenerating. .... Dr Bernstein does say he 'has seen' some regeneration in *some* patients......
I intend to keep to his recommendations until At least the new year.....we have ordered a new sub 3 ton campervan for the new year, trading in our 4.25ton motorhome. This will mean I will no longer need my C1 driving licence and thus all the complications that go with the C1 / heavy goods vehicle licence..... So going on insulin in January will not be such a problem driving wise...... But i will go on insulin before January if I feel I need / have to.... But hoping that I won't need to....Following Dr Bernstein solution has definitely made a difference, and I can see that his experience of food / carb intake exactly replicates mine..... The one cherry tomato and no fruit etc. certainly makes a difference.
Seeing my hospital diabetic consultant in a couple of days time, so will give a further update after this.
Hi Smidge and Spiker,
Yes, I agree with you both of course on insulin doses. 4u has a pronounced effect on me, and even 2u shows up, as with you, Smidge. It's the second time he's said it though, so I conclude that's what the medical establishment thinks.
Oh Noes. You have broken the 50/50 basal/bolus rule. Report to NHS High Command for compulsory re-education or immediate execution! ;-)My basal is normally around 40% of my total insulin dose
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