Alan Smithee wrote in message ...
Quoted message said:In november of 2002 I was diagnosed T2 with 2 readings of 200 (both in fasting). This readings were
made by 2 different labs with a ten day gap between them. Since then, I changed my diet and started
exercising. I lost about 90 pounds - still "heavy", but much better (1,80m and 210 pounds). I was
obese since childhood. I can control BG with exercise and diet only, don´t take any medicine. I
read BG eventually, every other day, sometimes fasting, sometimes post-pandrial. My typical
readings are all very low. I get about 80 in the morning before breakfast; 70 after exercises; 90-
100 aftaer meals (I had two readings
above
Quoted message said:110 but both were made after lunch after 1 hour. They were like both below
130. Rich carbs lunch.). I don´t think I need more measuring than I do. Doc says I can live this
way for a long time - I am 40 years old now.
Is there a standard schedule for readings?
Thanks, sorry for the bad english (I´m brazillian and don´t practice a lot, only watch cable
channels...)
Alan Smithee from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
You don't need to apologize for your English. It is very good. Your sentences are clear and
unambiguous. We often have native english speakers post statements with meanings that cannot be
deciphered.
Type 2 diabetics in the early stages of the disease can control with diet and exercise and very few
home blood tests. My diabetes educator nurse recommends that Type 2 diabetics in the early stages
can test according to the following schedule:
1. Day 1: Test fasting bG, test at 2 hours after breakfast
2. Day 2: Do not test
3. Day 3: Test immediately before lunch, test at 2 hours after Lunch
4. Day 4: Do not test
5. Day 5: Test immediately before dinner, test at 2 hours after dinner
6. Day 6: Do not test
7. Day 7: Test immediately before evening snack, test immediately before bed
8. Day 8: Do not test.
9. Repeat entire sequence
By testing in this manner, one surveys their entire day and looks for problems without using large
numbers of expensive test strips.
However:
a. You must be certain you are in control with diet and exercise
b. You must be certain that you understand what your favorite foods do to your blood sugar and
how much of each you can eat.
Unpleasant news:
1. Type 2 diabetes is a "Progressive" disease. It causes the slow death of the beta cells
which make insulin. Every day, your ability to make insulin is a bit less than that of the
previous day. Sooner or later, your ability will be reduced so that control will become
more difficult.
At that time, you will need to test more often. You will need to reduce your carbohydrate intake.
You will probably need medicines .
That may be at age 50, it may be at age 90. You can delay that time by:
a. Losing fat pounds
b. Gaining muscle pounds
c. Exercising vigorously every day
d. Rationing your total daily carbohydrate. Eating slowly digesting carbohydrate.
Splitting your total daily carbohydrate into several small meals instead of a few
large meals.
2. During the last 10 years, the Research Doctors have learned many new facts about Type 2
diabetes. They have changed the treatment guidelines drastically but many doctors have not
changed their own treatment guidelines to match the newer guidelines.
The Research Doctors have found that you must:
a. Be very careful about your blood pressure. You must take strong measures to keep your
blood pressure below 130/80. Below 120/80 is preferred. ACE or ARB type blood pressure
medicines are preferred.
b. Be very careful about your cholesterol and triglycerides. You must take strong measures
to keep your total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL and your triglycerides below 150 mg/dL.
It is preferred to keep your triglycerides below 100 mg/dL.
The vitamin Niacin at 1000 mg/day seems to do well in reducing triglycerides.
Good luck. Keep coming back to read these newsgroups. Reading them every night has resulted in
substantial improvements to my health and my quality of life. I am certain it will extend my life.
Regards
Old Al
