Hi everyone I am new to this group

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Hi all. My name is Colleen I am 38 and I am type 2. I started out with gestational diabetes when I
was pregnant with my second child. I needed to use insulin and that was my begining of my disease.
Yes i have always been 50lbs overweight and after my daughter I was 80! finally I lost 40lbs (took
2 years) and I am on oral meds. Still Iwalk alot and try to watch my carbs...but damn that is
something i can't go without (I think I am hooked) Well my blood sugar ia erratic again and I
really hated the fact of ever needing injections again,but I am sure I am there. My mornings are
gross...278...my afternoon is like 160.....night is like.....300. I am on a new med amayl 4 mgs
with my 500 mgs 2 times a day of glucophage. Any suggestions of new diets? or help? thanks for
listening....

No diabetic with sense would attempt to eliminate all carbs from their diet. All people, including
those with diabetes, need carbohydrates. But, controlling the amounts is important. That is where a
diet comes into play. Exercise also helps, but there are practical limits for most people. That is
where the medication comes into play. Before you would need to go on insulin, there are several
other oral meds that might work. You do need to see your doctor because your present blood sugars
are too high. Some of the oral meds such as Starlix or Prandin, stimulate the pancreas to produce
more insulin. It is nearly impossible to avoid eating just because your BG is already high, although
eating at that time will only make it higher. This is when you need something to bring it down.
Don't wait a long time for an appointment. Call the doctor's office and tell them that you need to
see your doctor very soon. If your meds are increased or changed to others, be sure to use your
meter to avoid any unexpected lows.