The Diabetes Thread v. DIABEEETUS

[lonestar]

And go.....

[hefdaddy42]

Type 2 here

[lonestar]

Type 2 here

 

[romdrums]

Type 2 as well, or as my friend with Type 1 says, "aww man, you've got the good kind." 

[Adami]

Prediabetic.

Hoping a decent change to diet (not cutting anything out, just much more moderation and limiting sugar intake, increasing protein and being more physical) will keep me out of the Willford Brimely fan club.

[lonestar]

Type 2 as well, or as my friend with Type 1 says, "aww man, you've got the good kind." 

Yeah, I feel for the peeps with Type 1...that's just fucked.


I'm type 2, and the combination of being a chef, a recovering addict who has zero impulse control and is always looking for quick fixes (booze, drugs, tobacco, sex, food), and who is lazy as fuck, is a horrible combination.

[Stadler]

I just have deep kudos to the Wilfred Brimley references. 

[lonestar]

I just have deep kudos to the Wilfred Brimley references.

I mean, I couldn't make the thread without them now, could I?

[SoundscapeMN]

Type II as well.

It's weird as I have been doing pretty well with my A1C's the past couple of years including a 6.1 last October, and I just got mine done yesterday and learned it went up to 6.7    :'( . It hasn't been that high in almost 2 years. I guess that's part of the process, getting tested and if need be, making changes.
I haven't really been doing much different from a diet standpoint, but I've been dealing with other health issues (back problems and head pressure/headaches) which has impacted my activity I suppose.

[TAC]

Type II as well.

It's weird as I have been doing pretty well with my A1C's the past couple of years including a 6.1 last October, and I just got mine done yesterday and learned it went up to 6.7    :'( . It hasn't been that high in almost 2 years. I guess that's part of the process, getting tested and if need be, making changes.
I haven't really been doing much different from a diet standpoint, but I've been dealing with other health issues (back problems and head pressure/headaches) which has impacted my activity I suppose.

Diabetes is progressive so it's possible to make that kind of jump in 6 months if your body is changing. If the next one rises for no reason (your diet/activity stays the same), then an adjustment in the meds is likely in order.

It's possible the headaches are related to the rise. Still, 6.7 is a good place.

[Jamesman42]

I'm in this club, T2.

I learned it the hard way right before my son was born, the school year had just ended and my eyesight plummeted quickly and I was up every two hours peeing. Blood sugar about 537, rushed to the hospital. I've been under control since then and I've also lost some weight.
I do eat carbs but I watch what I eat now. It's been an educational journey and I'm sure there's more to learn.

[PowerSlave]

Type 2 here as well. I was diagnosed in my mid 30's. I've ended up losing approximately 60 pounds over the years. I'm able to control mine by practicing autophagy (extended fasting), and some major changes to my diet. No more pop/soda and I used to drink orange juice constantly. Now I mainly stick to flavored water. Another good thing to try for anyone else that's dealing with this disease is to eat peanut butter if you need to put something in your stomach between meals.

[TAC]

I'm in this club, T2.

I learned it the hard way right before my son was born, the school year had just ended and my eyesight plummeted quickly and I was up every two hours peeing. Blood sugar about 537, rushed to the hospital. I've been under control since then and I've also lost some weight.
I do eat carbs but I watch what I eat now. It's been an educational journey and I'm sure there's more to learn.

You mentioned your eyesight. My eyesight was the catalyst to getting my diagnosis. I got to work one day, and I couldn't make out the faces of the people I was talking to 10 feet away. It's like looking at a picture with the faces blurred out. I called my wife and told her I couldn't see. I left work early and went to the doctor, and was told I had diabetes. I had an hour ride home from work which wasn't a problem though. The diagnosis answered some questions as to why I had been feeling the way I did. That was 25 years ago.

Type 2 here as well. I was diagnosed in my mid 30's. I've ended up losing approximately 60 pounds over the years. I'm able to control mine by practicing autophagy (extended fasting), and some major changes to my diet. No more pop/soda and I used to drink orange juice constantly. Now I mainly stick to flavored water. Another good thing to try for anyone else that's dealing with this disease is to eat peanut butter if you need to put something in your stomach between meals.

Yeah, I second the peanut butter.


I didn't really have weight to lose..still don't, and I cleaned up my eating, and while those things are helpful, my problem is that my pancreas has practically stopped producing insulin.

[orcus116]

I'm at a 5.7 at the moment which was the only blemish on my recent blood test so my doctor expressed his concern. We'll see in 6 months when I have the next one but it's been on my mind for the last few weeks.

[lonestar]

I'd kill for a 5.7

[TAC]

I'd kill for a 5.7

I was thinking the same thing.

[lonestar]

I was thinking the same thing.

My docs is happy when I clock in under 7.

[Adami]

I'm at a 5.7 at the moment which was the only blemish on my recent blood test so my doctor expressed his concern. We'll see in 6 months when I have the next one but it's been on my mind for the last few weeks.

I’m at a 5.7 too.

Checked a bit ago and turns out I’ve been at 5.7 for at least a year and no one told me to be aware of it.

[Skeever]

I’m at a 5.7 too.

Checked a bit ago and turns out I’ve been at 5.7 for at least a year and no one told me to be aware of it.

Of course I'd never tell anyone not to worry about their health, not diet, not exercise.
But "pre diabetes" isn't without controversy. A good amount of lobbying has contributed to determining that 5.7 represents some kind of point of significance.

Not gonna get on a soapbox but... worth a look, I think. Anyway, of course, be healthy...

[TAC]

A 5.7 is like a 30 y/o posting in the Fogey Thread. 

[SeRoX]

Type 2 here.

I got everything under control since I learned it. The biggest help for me is Mineral water + lemon in the morning and apple vinegar before going to bed.

[Evermind]

A 5.7 is like a 30 y/o posting in the Fogey Thread. 

pg posted there about kicking in his sleep. I wrote a lengthy post about how I punched a wall several times in my sleep due to frustrating reoccuring dreams for the last two years.

Then I realized I'm only 31 and deleted it.

[TAC]

 

[orcus116]

I'd kill for a 5.7

 

Good to know. I trust my doctor a lot so I'm just going off what he was telling me. I think he was just doing his due diligence.

[PowerSlave]

I've always been told that anything under 7 is good in their eyes. It's been awhile since I've had mine tested (2018). However, a friend of mine had a spare CGM that he let me use about a year ago. I was normally around 120 until I ate. It would spike up to around 180 and then go back down again, so I'm assuming my overall is down to around 7 or so. I used to be in the 10's on the regular.

[hunnus2000]

Roughly a year ago I was getting my yearly bloodwork done and my A1C was a whopping 13. I was drinking waaaayy too much Fireball and I came clean with the Dr. She prescribed monjaro and I lost 15 pounds. I quit the Fireball and a few months later I went to get my blood drawn and it had come down to 5.3. When I got my bloodwork drawn about a month ago, it came back perfect. No vitamin deviancy and my A1C is at 5.1 and the nurse practitioner was ecstatic (so was I).

I've gained a few pounds but the thing is the diabetes diagnosis stays with you forever so if I wanted, I could get back on monjaro and insurance would cover it.

[TAC]

Roughly a year ago I was getting my yearly bloodwork done and my A1C was a whopping 13. I was drinking waaaayy too much Fireball and I came clean with the Dr. She prescribed monjaro and I lost 15 pounds. I quit the Fireball and a few months later I went to get my blood drawn and it had come down to 5.3. When I got my bloodwork drawn about a month ago, it came back perfect. No vitamin deviancy and my A1C is at 5.1 and the nurse practitioner was ecstatic (so was I).

That's unbelievable. Were you having symptoms at 13? How long do you think you were that high?
Are you not on the Monjaro? That's weird that only 15 pounds and a temporary dosage of Monjaro would take care of it.

[lonestar]

Crazy how bad alcohol is for us...

[TAC]

Crazy how bad alcohol is for us...

I had my best reading since I was diagnosed, a 6.0, this time last year, and it just so happened to be the first reading I had without alcohol. So maybe there's an initial benefit. I did go from that to a 7.0 in January though, but other than last year, I think I've only had a handful of readings in the 6's.

[lonestar]

A friendly reminder to you all that carnitas tacos on corn tortillas are diabeticly sound.. As long as you don't have a flour tortilla or have rice and beans on the side.

[TAC]

What is fey?

[Jamesman42]

Beans are bad? Never thought they were.

[TAC]

Beans are bad? Never thought they were.

Beans are high in carbs.

[Adami]

A quick google search seems to suggest that beans are good for people with diabetes?

[TAC]

Beans are funny. Beans are definitely good for you, but I know for me, I can only have so many before I start to feel it. A side of rice and beans is a lot of extra carbs compared to just getting your carbs from the tortilla.