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 05/14/2014

hi gang ,
my fasting is never under 100 , as much as i try .my doctor who to this day refuses to have me see the endocrinolgist says that as far as i am under 120 i should be ok .my last AC 1 was 6.7 . i have lost some weight and xcercise evry other day .

i ave not seen the nutritionaist , and the thing that bothers me the most is my doc insistence for not refering to a proper diabetics specialsit .

i apreciate any advice and kindly forgive me for my typos .

thanks

ray
los angeles

MsBlank1 05/14/2014

I just changed doctors Ray.....and it is making alllllll the difference in the world. Are you able to change doctors?
I think you should be proud that you are being as proactive as you can and have had some success. Your numbers don't seem so bad to me.......every little bit counts IMO.
Find a PCP who is either knowledgeable about diabetes or who will refer you to an Endo.
Keep up the good work and good luck should you decide to find a new doctor. I know my change of doctors was definitely worth it.

ray2600 05/14/2014

thanks so much for your kind and encouraging remarks , i am with HMO and i know my facey internist has an issue always getting me a referal but i think i will pressire her . she even didnt refer me to any nutritionist either , she feels that some diet and xcersise i should be ok .but i know i need direction which i am not getting from her .

thanks again

Joyssis 05/14/2014

I would like to suggest that you contact your local hospital to see if they offer any diabetes classes or have a nutritionist you could meet with. I took classes when first diagnosed and they helped me a lot by giving me some direction and many precise Do's and Don't's.

Good luck.

mzizgayle 05/14/2014

I would just go ahead and find a doctor who listens to you not "at" you.
and for the record my first 2 years I was barely under 100, but I didn't let that bother me since I wasn't sky high or over 125. Have you tried doing a protein snack at night? sometimes that will help

ray2600 05/15/2014

no i have never done a protien snack can you kinda guide me on that what exactly can a protien snck be

thanks

MsBlank1 05/15/2014

a good example would be a few tablespoons of peanut butter and a few wheat crackers (sometimes I just eat a few tablespoons of peanut butter, almond butter, or several almonds by themselves).
Also a hard boiled egg or a protein shake.

mzizgayle 05/15/2014

even greek yogurt has a lot of protein

ray2600 05/15/2014

thanks so much

JoyceMarilyn 05/17/2014

Ray my hubby had the same issue with his doctor. He did little to educate him and my (the cook) on how to deal with diabetes. Hubby changed doctors and he found a angel! She set him up with exercise rehab and tons of info on how to cope with diabetes and his other conditions - COPD and being a heart patient.

Regarding the protien snack - Hubby also goes to the VA and so his GP and the VA work together getting him the best. His VA doc suggested the protein snack at night. When hubby asked if ice cream qualified he peered over his glasses and replied." NO and if you think it does just check your blood level the next morning"

Another interesting thing he suggested was 2 tsp of cinnamon taken 1 tsp AM and 1 in the PM to lower his triglycerides. He is taking that in capsule form as he would never ingest it in foods daily. It will take 4-6 weeks to seem results so I am anxious to see if it it working.

gabbygal63 05/17/2014

Protein snack at night has helped me. I eat the Greek Yogurt, or a small piece of cheese.

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