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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Diabetes numbers?

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My morning numbers usually run 101-115 and after lunch 109-119 If I forget and eat something I shouldn't for lunch then it could reach up to 139 Are these good, fair or bad. Sometimes if I don't eat much lunch the number could be two digits 89 or 95.
Once in a while the morning numbers can be two digits as well.

My doctor just perscribe Metformin and got me Meter testing supplies and told me to stay away from white bread anything made with flour and corn.
I never knew there was something caled A1C Next time I see her I will have some questions.
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Your Dr sounds awesome! The best numbers are to stay between 60 and 90. Those are true non-diabetic numbers. Your doc is taking great care of you! Check out anything on Dr Bernard,Dr.Furhman, Dr.McDougal. Your doc has your best interest in mind:) You are on the right track! Eat lots of fiber and your numbers will get even better:)
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Those are very good numbers. I wish mine were that good!
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Those are good numbers. The one I have trouble with is the first one in the morning. Mine runs anywhere from 100-137. The rest of the day I'm in the normal range. My physician put me on a weight loss plan in september so I count calories and carbs. I do eat bread and have no problems with it. She wants me to lose weight. I've lost 53 pounds so far. I too take Metformin but just one pill a day (500mg). She doesn't want me to take two cause my numbers are coming down with the weight loss. I hope you have a nice day. Thanks for posting. vickie
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those are good bgs! also-it may be helpful to avoid the "white" foods-bread,pasta,rice,sugar and potatoes. have you seen a dietitian yet? she can help youy work out the right amount of carbs to eat.
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WOW! 60-90 I would love to see those numbers on a regular basis. My doctor said I could test every three days. That seem unusal to me so I am testing every other day. I am working on the fiber.
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I have an arthritic condition that would be better off on a no starch diet. But I do eat some pasta once in a while. Like a half cup of spaghetti and meat sauce.
I did see a dietician she gave page pages of stuff. And the fact that I don't like to eat I got stressed out looking at exchanges and stuff like that. Eating things like hot dogs and things I don't even eat. Right now I eat more protien and salads and lots of veggies, low fat 2% fat cottage cheese, one small loaf of wheat bread lasts almost two months. I like that slow churned yougart. serving size about 1/2 cup. I don't have a weight problem but HBP high Cholestoral and Osteoporosis. All under control with meds and exercise.
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