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...
for the last month or so, I have been really, really craving for soda and anything that is sweet.
So, I drank diet soda but it just doesn't hit the spot. Then, I ate some chocolate and chocolate cookies. Even the tiniest bit of sugar was so strong on my tongue. It does feel like I'm low on it.
Anyway, I've been taking in more and more carbs and even when I totally over do it, my fasting number is still around only 100.
My goal is to be more like 80 and I think given another year, this can be a reality.
I told my doctor that I seriously thought this whole diabetes thing was a result of the drugs they gave me + the insomnia + the stress. My doctor just shrugged. Well, 2 years ago, I started de-stressing and I started eating better and worked on sleeping as much as I can. I also learned to relax and not to worry about anything at all. On the side, I took a lot of vitamins and supplements. I initially only took it for the insomnia. Once the insomnia went away, I found that some of that stuff also gave me a lot of energy and reduced my blood sugar level. Of course, I try to keep up with my daily exercise as well.
Just so everyone knows... when this whole thing started, my fasting numbers were around 160. Today, I am off all medications.
Medication is great to assist you but I rather not take medication if I can do it on my own.
So, I drank diet soda but it just doesn't hit the spot. Then, I ate some chocolate and chocolate cookies. Even the tiniest bit of sugar was so strong on my tongue. It does feel like I'm low on it.
Anyway, I've been taking in more and more carbs and even when I totally over do it, my fasting number is still around only 100.
My goal is to be more like 80 and I think given another year, this can be a reality.
I told my doctor that I seriously thought this whole diabetes thing was a result of the drugs they gave me + the insomnia + the stress. My doctor just shrugged. Well, 2 years ago, I started de-stressing and I started eating better and worked on sleeping as much as I can. I also learned to relax and not to worry about anything at all. On the side, I took a lot of vitamins and supplements. I initially only took it for the insomnia. Once the insomnia went away, I found that some of that stuff also gave me a lot of energy and reduced my blood sugar level. Of course, I try to keep up with my daily exercise as well.
Just so everyone knows... when this whole thing started, my fasting numbers were around 160. Today, I am off all medications.
Medication is great to assist you but I rather not take medication if I can do it on my own.
Yes reducing stress does help and exercise is one of the ways. I think i will give a shot to more meditation and see if it works.
Not sure about giving up the medicine, that can only be decided by my doc. But yeah i need to show him improvement and reversal proof.....
Its hard, but ill try.......