type 2 diabetes-high blood sugar?

Question

can anyone tell me some ways to lower high blood sugar at home. i went on webmd and they really didnt have any remedies or help
(blood sugar over 300)

i do have type2 and i do treat it-- i went to a birthday part and ate to much yesterday and i do have a drs. appt for tommarow, i just thought maybe someone might have some info that ididnt know about, and no i'm not fat, i used to be

Answer 1

Ok, there are several new therapies under scrutiny right now for diabetes. I can tell you what I take and do. My blood sugar is not perfect by any means, but I have found some things that help. Of course, cut back on the saturated fats and the sweets. Limit your intake of starchy foods, such as white breads, corn, potatoes, etc. You can buy carbohydrate books at most discount and book stores that can show you which foods are high in starch and sugar and fats.
I take chromium picolinate, which is an herb on a daily basis, which usually lessens my blood sugars by at least 30 points. Cinnamon has been shown to decrease blood sugars, so has oat products such as oatmeal. Eat a little oatmeal or oat cereal every morning with cinnamon and you will be off to a good start. I quit drinking regular pop, and switched to diet pop or else drink unsweetened iced tea or water. Limit your fruit juices to about 4 oz. with each meal. More than that will raise your sugars drastically. Limit the simple sugars, such as ice cream, cheese, milk, and juice. Get plenty of exercise. Drink a full glass of water before starting any meal. Eat a green salad as your first course for lunch and dinner. Limit your snacks to about 15 grams of carbs. Take the stairs, not the elevator. Park at least a block away from your destination and walk. When doing work around the home, do deep knee bends and bend from the waist. Put on a good fast beat song on your CD player while you are doing your vacuuming or other housework. Dance with your vacuum cleaner or broom. Pile some encyclopedias on the floor and use them as a fitness step to do some aerobic exercises along with the groups on TV. Do research on diet tips, either at the library or online. Join the American Diabetic Association. For about $25, you get a beautiful magazine with lots of yummy but low sugar recipes, exercise tips, and information on new treatments, research being done, and articles written by other diabetics with their coping strategies. Well worth the money. Volunteer to help with the Diabetes Walkathon or go door to door to help collect donations for the Diabetes chariities.
I'm diabetic, but I'm still learning too. I count on others for new ideas and support. Don't t hink you are alone. Don't think you need to be alone in this. Consult a diabetic clinician. Your doctor can steer you in the right direction. Good luck.

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OMG- some people on here are so rude and stupid. Type II diabetes does NOT mean you are fat. I have had Type II for about 5 years now. I was in a really bad car accident and lost part of my pancreas. To lower your blood sugar quickly- use a quick insulin like Humalog and take a double dose and then test your blood about 40 minutes later, if it is still too high take a little more insulin. That should bring it down if it doesn't then check with the doctor because you could have an infection somewhere.

Answer 5

I see you have your answer from most of what everyone else have out on here, but I would like to defend you and everyone else out there with Type 2 diabetes. I am a 27 year old female 5 ft tall weighing 110 pounds and I am borderline type 2 diabetic. Yes weight does factor in, but not always most of the time it's hereditary. So to all of the uneducated people who think you need to lose weight back off and get ALL the facts straight.

Answer 6

I'm a 45 year old woman and was recently diagnosed as being a borderline diabetic. My doctor prescribed some medication, but before filling it I decided to do some research on the internet which led me to the methods. After reading this ebook and applying the methods, my scepticism turned to 100% belief. I noticed that my energy levels increased significantly and I felt more rested in the morning, my symptoms started going away.

I am very happy to tell you that I have been feeling better than I have felt in years and my doctor informed me that he will be taking me off my prescriptions if I keep this up.

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Answer 7

Most type II diabetes is caused by, or aggravated by, being overweight, outta shape and unhappy. I apologize if you're a happy gym rat.

You can lower your sugar problems by lowering your body fat percentage, which usually means losing weight. There is a body size that your body's insulin system can handle without meds, and with some luck that won't be 85 pounds.

Also, you want to get a handle on things in your life that are stressing you out. Stress can and will aggravate your sugar. It's time to get happy here.

Obviously the doc has talked to you about diet by now.

In other words, this news means that your life has just ended as you've known it. What you do with your new life depends on you. Do you want to be chronically sick, grumpy, and die an early miserable death? Or do you want to watch your weight, get into shape, get your mental sh*t together, and hope that your body responds by being well (or at least a lot less sick)?

Answer 8

Doctors Reverse Diabetes Without Drugs - http://Help.DiabetesGoGo.com

Answer 9

Do as I did and learn all you can about the disease. I would be willing to bet that precious few doctors know half as much as I have learned in the past year about how to treat diabetes. Here's your opportunity to learn what I've learned:

For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems...

I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It's called, "The Diabetes Improvement Program". I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured. Read more about it here:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/

The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch

Here are just a few of the things I’ve learned to help my diabetes:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Learn how a vegetarian diet can renew your body and cure almost anything:
http://www.drmcdougall.com

Remarkable supplement improves circulation and can help prevent neuropathy and macular degeneration:
http://www.quantumhealth.com/news/pycnogenol_about.html

Great calorie enlightenment:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm

Sugar does not cause diabetes:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Lots of information on diabetes:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html

Some enlightening type 1 diabetes info:
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/6_26_99/fob2.htm
http://articles.animalconcerns.org/ar-voices/archive/milk_problems.html
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/020700puthepancreas.htm

Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics:
http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

Some psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html

Insulin and the brain:
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2006/01/30/insulin_in_the_brain/

Why the British are healthier than Americans:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/UKvsUSAdocs.html

Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information:
http://www.chetday.com
http://phifoundation.org
http://www.burnthefat.com/

Answer 10

if your pancreas isnt working right it doesnt matter if you think you are eating right. the question is when did you take that sugar reading, when i first get up in the morning my sugar should be between 70 and 140 after not eating all night, but im supposed to take my pill half an hour before dinner, and two hours after dinner read my blood sugar and at that point my blood sugar should be below 200. if you did your reading right after you ate, well sure its going to be higher, if you did that first thing in the morning, then you need your meds adjusted or you are not watching your carb intake like you should be.