Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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ray2600 09/14/2013

Ever since i have been diagonesed with type 2 diabetes i have taken things seriously only as far as sugar is concerned
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that means no more 4 pints of haagen daz swiss almond vanilla ice cream

or less rice consumption on weekly basis .

i never really went for the class where they teach you how to measure carbs or give education on food .

well i just had my A 1 C and it went up to 7.4 from 6.4 3 months ago .

also the doc said that she found traces of abnormality in my kidney and that kind a scared me .

as per my doc i will have some issues in about 5 years to 10 years with my kidney .

i am now concerned and feel that i am not working on controlling the way i should . i never count my carbs and i do walk 10 miles in a week .

can you tell me if i am wrong and may be i should attend the class regarding food given at the local clinic .

thanks for reading

ray

deleted_user 09/14/2013

My first act when diagnosed 9 years ago was to meet with the registered dietician/diabetes educator to find out some principles about food choices. It was well worth the time. I use what I learned every day and it is has made life simpler and better.

7.4 is not too bad, but it is a sign tat it's time to change things up and take a new direction. Sounds like you are doing great on exercise; get the diet a little more in order, and that A1C will head back down.

Good luck!
Ron

grannie 09/14/2013

Have you ever heard..."you are what you eat"...if I had a A1C of 7.4 my Endo would be scheduling me for a Carb Counting Class, some Docs may think that is OK, my would not.

Ray, you don't have to go to a class, there are plenty of articles on the Web, books, read the labels on the food you eat. Some Carbs are good and some ain't. Also a good exercise program is a healthy choice.

ray2600 09/15/2013

Thanks , but i dont have a endo , my internist will not refer me to one since she thinks i dont need to see one . i know i dont get it it either but this is i guess the HMO works .

mzizgayle 09/15/2013

internists are qualified also to handle the diabetes, just make sure she has several diabetic patients so you will fee comfortable with her. You should do a class it will help you to learn even more...it could be just a matter of learning to count the carbs, but of course do know the A1C does change at times, and do keep up the walking.

by chance do you take Lisinopril? it not only will help with blood pressure but it has good benefits for the kidneys, even the mild dose will help...ask her about it

deleted_user 09/17/2013

I would say go to a class for sure. Yes info is available online but it is much more helpful if someone can guide you through it. And lots of things online are dangerous, misleading or can just be wrong for different people. But even if you stick to good sources, it can be very overwhelming with the sheer amount of what's out there.

Really, you need to see a qualified nutritionist who can talk to you and work out a plan to suit you and your lifestyle. But classes can also be really helpful as you also get to meet others in similar situations - it is such a relief to realize you are not alone and others have the same problems as you.

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