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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Perfectionist

Lynnedz56
Lynnedz56
My doctors call me an "overachiever". When I was told I needed to restrict sodium, I restricted too much. When I was told to restrict fluids...again too much. Now, I have to "count carbs". And was told around 60 a meal. And I test my blood before breakfast and before dinner. And only take glipizide. Anyway, my blood sugar as been around 160-180 before dinner and the doctor said it was a tad too high. Tonight it was 220. And one other day it went to 250. I have written down every bite that goes into my mouth as well as beverages and I'm trying to analyze what I ate on those two days. However, I also wonder how much I'm overreacting to those numbers. And how perfect I can be in just 10 days after I started this?? Does it take time to get this down to a science? Should I be upset when I miss the mark? I have enough medical conditions, that I don't want one more. And I am serious about getting this under control. Good news. I have lost six pounds in the ten days I've been out of the hospital.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It absolutely takes time and trial/error. Everyone is different and responds to food, meds, exercise, illness differently. If you are anxious about the situation, that in itself can raise your blood sugars. Also you mention you have other med conditions...any medications you are taking for them can also raise your blood sugars.
Lynnedz56
Lynnedz56
I was just diagnosed with the diabetes while I was in the hospital with blood clots in my lungs. I was on high doses of prednisone and am still on 20 mg of prednisone which the doctor said would raise the blood sugar. And being 10 days out from the blood clot diagnosis, I'm not allowed to do or really can't do much in the way of exercising. I'm still pretty short of breath. And yes, I am anxious. And really still upset that I have blood clots in my lungs. I'll keep charting and writing down what I eat and try not to make myself upset when the numbers go up somewhat. I also have to watch my weight and take extra lasix if I gain due to heart and kidney problems. My kidney doctor said I already walk a fine line. This is just one more piece to the puzzle. Thank you for your comment.
grannie
grannie
The prednisone will keep your numbers high. Everytime I go on it it happens to me, not much you can do about that. Sounds like your doing great otherwise. Hang in there.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
it does take time and it is possible that maybe 60 carbs per meal could be a tad too high for you...try lowering a bit, you can still make healthy choices but choose lower carbs - try adding more fiber to your diet..the fiber tends to work on the carbs say you had 50 carbs and 7 fiber - your net carbs would be 43.

yes some meds/illnesses, etc mess with your numbers at times, but soon you will learn to just not let it freak you out.

And don't worry my doctor says I am the most compulsive diabetic patient she has ever seen ROFL...if she said stand on your head and turn around 3 times, I'd probably try it lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that diabetes is a disease in which the drive to "be perfect" might help you out. I find that the "perfectionists" in my classroom are the ones who always do what they're to do--and that is key to control, from everything I've read and experienced.

We'll be rooting for you!
Lynnedz56
Lynnedz56
I saw on a can of nuts that thing about "net" carbs and didn't understand it. That's why they tell you to pick whole grains? See...still learning.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been reading about "net carbs" and "impact carbs," and have decided I don't believe in them. I think that term is similar to "LITE." Doesn't really mean anything, just fools people into thinking the product is healthier.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
you have total carbs which is all the carbs, then you have net carbs...if you subtract the fiber and sugar alcohols then you get net carbs since the fiber tends to 'cancel out some of the carbs. I have seen where some sites say subtract 1/2 of the sugar alcohols, I tend to just ignore those.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I found that my hubbie's #'s if high were also related to his emotions. If he was overly upset = adrenaline increase and his glucose followed. worrying increases stress and your body will boost your cortisol in response to stress. if you constantly in a state if stress, then cortisol remaind high, sugar will increase. Women and men if one hormone out of balance, then all are and it will affect glucose. I listen to Suzanne Somers and she has helped us to eat healthier and what to look for in supermarket labels. I hope all this has helped you.
Sincerely,
Patty Ann