Sunday, June 10, 2007
I am fortunate to have a physician I can talk to, ask questions. I now ask LOTS of questions, and sometimes the same question more than once. My last visit and bloodwork came back with an A1C of 6.6. Far from the 8.6 I started with. My Doctor says if I keep to this level (combination watching the diet, exercise and the current medication regime of 4mgs amaryl, 1000mgs metformin, 1000mgs fish oil 3 times a day, baby aspirin, and a multivitamin) I shouldn't experience any harm to my organs from the diabetes. My goal is to get to the point where I can reduce the medication.
Well, that's my story (the readers digest version) I would love to hear from others who have had similar experiences.
Vicki M
Hi Travor,
When you say your blood sugars are way over are you running high or low?
If you are experiencing weight loss then that is a good thing. Just keep an eye out for anything strange or out of the ordinary. I was never offered the option of amaryl AND actos, so that is interesting. I can't go back on the Actos because I just can't face the side effects I was experiencing (your mileage obviously varies) but it is interesting to hear your side and I will ask my Dr.
Thanks and let me know how you're doing!
V
Yes, my BG was off the top end of the meter and I lost about 5lbs in 3 weeks but nothing registered on a ketone test.
Anyway, that was two weeks ago and I've since been put on insulin and am regaining weight.
This means that having been originally diagnosed with type2 diabetes 14 months ago and put on tablets, I am now on insulin without tablets. Does this mean I am now type 1 diabetic? And is this an unusual development? As far as I know there is no history of diabetes in my family.
Trevor,
It's not unusual for Type 2's to use insulin. Some use it for a wile and some stay on it. My mother is Type 2 and uses insulin. I was on insulin for a couple of weeks after back surgery as my numbers were out of sight dispite having been in good tigt control long term prior to the surgery. I've been told it's easier to control the numbers but truthfully don't remember much about the first two weeks after the surgery...pain drugs, don't ya' know. In any event it sounds like your doctor is on it.
Hi Trevor!
How are you doing? I hope you are well.
It is my understanding that type 1 diabetics are born with it. Their pancreas does not make insulin, so they are faced with insulin replacement for their whole lives. Type 2 diabetics start out as being insulin resistant. Their body makes it, but does not use it. Insulin replacement is used to raise the levels so eventually some of the insulin is used. In almost all cases, a type 2 insulin resistant person will eventually be insulin dependant (I am hoping to be one of the exceptions) I just started Byetta this week, so will have to see about the weight loss portion of that.
thanks and stay in touch and let me know how you are doing!!
Vicki M
Hi Deborah!
Hope you are doing well!
I heard that not only surgery will run blood glucose levels up, but also certain medications and treatments. Particularly steroids like Prednisone. I have a friend who was finally getting her numbers under control when she was prescribed a round of prednisone for another issue. Her numbers have gone off the scale!! She is hovering around 300 on a good day. So I guess the steroids will make waste of your efforts to control GL.
Take care!!
Vicki M