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morning sugar levels.....

Do you mean in my post where I simply shortened hba1c to a1c - I don't see anything else ??
 
Bluetit1802 said:
That is very true. However, morning fasting levels impact on post breakfast and even pre-lunch levels. The higher we start, the higher we finish.
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It's not exactly true in my case, though. Even though my FBG is usually between 6 and 7 mmol/L, after a LC breakfast my reading goes down and is mostly between 5 and 6 for the rest of the day.
 
Wil burn said:
Thanks guys. Before going to bed I'm usually 5-6 . I was 5.9 last night and was 9.8 when I woke up but that was after showering etc. I had porridge for breakfast and was 7, 2hrs later and 5.9 after lunch. My diabetes nurse says that anything below 10 is acceptable but that goes against what I've read (8.5) I have my next blood test the first week in December, I'm now worried that the higher morning readings will impact on my averages. Really want to avoid medication if possible. Going to try a piece of holy ghost before I retire tonight and see what happens. Thanks for your input guys, so much of the stuff I read and have been told by so called professionals tends to conflict which just leaves me totally confused.
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The nurse is incorrect because the usual target is to get below 8.5. I prefer to be below 7.8 actually. You will get there eventually, it can take several weeks of low carbing to get the fasting BG down to the target.
 
Wil burn said:
Really want to avoid medication if possible.
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IMO, the goal is not to avoid medication, but to get your BG down to as close to normal as possible.

Following Dr. Bernstein's protocols is a good way to go.

Everyone is different, and for some the dawn phenomena is very real - high BG levels in the morning.

In my experience there are 4-things that work generally 1. Reduce your carbohydrate intake dramatically - start out with a consistent carbohydrate diet of 2-servings per meal - and remember that up to 50% of the protein that you ingest can be converted to glucose. 2. Exercise everyday consistently and if you can lift weights to increase your muscle mass - it makes a huge difference. 3. Lose weight, especially belly fat. Of course this is difficult even going on a Newcastle type diet for 4 or 5 days makes a difference in the amount of viseral fat you have and if you can go on a day or two fast every week until you get your weight down - I'm on insulin so its not easy - one way is to mostly not eat high density calories of all kinds. 4. Remember this is not a sprint its s Marathon and losing even 5% of your body weight and increasing your muscle mass can make a big difference
 
runner2009 said:
IMO, the goal is not to avoid medication, but to get your BG down to as close to normal as possible.

Following Dr. Bernstein's protocols is a good way to go.

Everyone is different, and for some the dawn phenomena is very real - high BG levels in the morning.

In my experience there are 4-things that work generally 1. Reduce your carbohydrate intake dramatically - start out with a consistent carbohydrate diet of 2-servings per meal - and remember that up to 50% of the protein that you ingest can be converted to glucose. 2. Exercise everyday consistently and if you can lift weights to increase your muscle mass - it makes a huge difference. 3. Lose weight, especially belly fat. Of course this is difficult even going on a Newcastle type diet for 4 or 5 days makes a difference in the amount of viseral fat you have and if you can go on a day or two fast every week until you get your weight down - I'm on insulin so its not easy - one way is to mostly not eat high density calories of all kinds. 4. Remember this is not a sprint its s Marathon and losing even 5% of your body weight and increasing your muscle mass can make a big difference
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I'm 6'4" and before I was diagnosed weighed 15.10. I've lost 11lbs since. Don't exercise as much as I used to but get to the gym twice a week and get out on my road bike twice a week. I don't really have that much body fat probably about 21%. I'm really flummoxed as to how I've ended up with diabetes. Thanks for your input and taking the tine to pass on your knowledge ☺
 
Wil burn said:
I'm 6'4" and before I was diagnosed weighed 15.10. I've lost 11lbs since. Don't exercise as much as I used to but get to the gym twice a week and get out on my road bike twice a week. I don't really have that much body fat probably about 21%. I'm really flummoxed as to how I've ended up with diabetes. Thanks for your input and taking the tine to pass on your knowledge ☺
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About 20% of T2 diabetics are normal weight at diagnosis and most of them probably have LADA. So, it's not unheard of for people of normal weight to get T2. Genetics are a big factor.
 
Wil burn said:
I'm 6'4" and before I was diagnosed weighed 15.10. I've lost 11lbs since. Don't exercise as much as I used to but get to the gym twice a week and get out on my road bike twice a week. I don't really have that much body fat probably about 21%. I'm really flummoxed as to how I've ended up with diabetes. Thanks for your input and taking the tine to pass on your knowledge ☺
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It sucks, I had both t2 and t1 antibodies. I ran and worked out all my life, but I did gain some weight and got out a shape a bit plus I sit at a desk all day too. Plus I got older, I ate mostly fruit and carbs all my life and found out that others in my family had diabetes - no one told me before.

I got a kettle bell and hide it behind my desk and every 2.5 hours I get up and do some swings and deep knee bends and get my heart rate up and do some wall pushups till failure and go back to work (+;

I eat mostly veggies and salads. I hurt my back early this year and lost some muscle and put on 15lbs, I was surprised at how much more insulin I had to use.

I've never been disciplined with my diet but I keep a record of it and my exercise and keep trying different things.

The key is that it is most likely a disease that gets worse as you age but in my case I want like Dr. Bernstein to have normal BG level so I have to be disciplined and consistent which I hate.

When I first read his book, I threw it down as pure rubbish who can live like that? Now I follow it as close as I can - but I eat way more veggies.

One thing I found out from him is that he eats like a bird - very hard for me.
 
CatLadyNZ said:
About 20% of T2 diabetics are normal weight at diagnosis and most of them probably have LADA. So, it's not unheard of for people of normal weight to get T2. Genetics are a big factor.
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Sorry I'm not on top of my initialisms yet. LADA??
 
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