I am a diabetic, how can I get my blood levels normal without having to starve myself?

Question

blood levels are always over 2 - 300. no matter what I eat. I've tried several diets but nothing helps.

I'm a type 2 diabetic and I'm on Lantis and Humalog. 75 units of Lantis x 1 daily & humalog, 12 units x3 daily. I've tried excercising, low carb diets, walking, but nothing is working.

Answer 1

I've been on that myself for nearly two years. My blood glucose started at that level and over the course of a few months, it dropped to near 110. I do have the occasional high reading when I'm not paying attention to carbs. That might be your problem. With your regiment you should be in the 100-140 range or lower. I use 20 units Lantis with about the same rapid acting insulin as you. I have one egg and slice of cheese (sometimes with one slice of thin rye toast) for breakfast with coffee. For lunch, I have a salad with dressing. For dinner, I try to stick with 3 oz chicken, veg and something else. I will snack on a variety of peanuts with the occasional "diet" cookie or three. That works for me. I don't know what you're consuming but it appears to be more than you are compensating with insulin, hence the high sugar levels.

Answer 2

Are you seeing an endocrinologist. How much do you weigh? Loosing extra weight may reduce the insulin resistance in your cells.

On the food front, you are doing a good job. Try to limit your carbs and sugars.In addition to your diet, you may want to consider taking fenugreek seeds 30-40 mins before every meal as a part of your diet.

Fenugreek seeds have been demonstrated to lower blood sugars by upto 40% in pre-diabetic conditions (clinical trials). It may help you too. However do not take more than 100mg of the seed in one day -- it may cause stomach upsets.

Also, from personal experience, eating half an avocado for breakfast lowers my blood sugars the following day. But if you have a weight problem this may not be a good idea.

Answer 3

Well..you see you don't have to starve yourself? What type of diabetic are you? Diabetes type I is a juvenile diabetes( they just lack insulin, a hormones that helps the metabolism of sugar). In this case, injection of insulin helps alot so that the person can eat normally (well, diet is still advised) and do their routine activities. While diabetes type 2 (the most common) needs to be diet restricted but starving is not advised because it will just agrrevate the case.Eat the right kinds of food as advised by your doctor or dietician. well it is the fact about diabetes that you have to take or else you will put your life at risk. God bless!

Answer 4

First I would recommend talking to your doctor. If you've tried dietary modification without success your doctor may recommend a nutritionist and/or endocrinologist. You don't mention whether or not your taking any oral diabetic agents or insulin shots so if your not, you need to talk to your doctor about starting some form of med. regimen. If you are already on meds, then either the dosages, frequency, or combinations need to be adjusted. If you've done all this already and still are having problems controlling your sugars, you may always want to discuss with your doctor if you are a candidate for an insulin pump. Good luck.

Answer 5

Starving will only make it worse. You need to be eating small nutritious meals every 2-3 hours. Ask your doctor (you should be seeing an endocrinologist) about the types of food you should be eating. Avoid carbs and sugary snacks. Exercise is just as important in maintaining your blood sugar levels as well. Keep current on you doctor's visits.

Answer 6

you are on way high meds for someone with type two, how often do you test, you need to eat about 6 small meals a day, lots of green veggies, make sure salad dressings are low in carbs. lean fish, chicken, shrimp(not fried), a little lean beef, you really do have to feel like you are starving to get yourself down to a reasonable level, ask your doctor if your meds should be changed.i dont know how long you have been working on this, i dont know your age and general health, your height and weight, so i really cant advise you too specifically.

Answer 7

So am I, first off, what meds are you taking and what are the dosages? the bad news is, there's really nothing we can eat that doesn't contain sugar the up side is there's some foods that are super low in sugar and taste ok. do a web search also, there's some great sites about our diets posted on the web.

Answer 8

Please get another physicans opinion...see and Endocrinologist...they specailize in Diabetes...oral medication with the Lantus may work better for you than mixing the other insulin with it. From my understanding when I was taking Lantus you should not take another form of insulin with it. Also, maybe your doses need to be adjusted. A high protein diet, and exercise along with the correct doses of meds should help. don't be afraid to challenge your physican or seek another opinion.

Answer 9

Fructose compounded vitamins (patented) will get the proper nutrition to the cells and allow your body to balance it's sugar level and reduce insulin dependency.

Answer 10

OK, Get real....All the stuff that you just read from all those other guys is well meaning....You are out of control like an alcoholic or drug user....Hate that don't you....Put down the beer and pie.

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