I have type II diabetes. My sugar level won't get past 140. What can I do?

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How can I lower my sugar more. I'm watching very carefully what I am eating.

Answer 1

Doctor...doctor...doctor....go see your doctor or a nutritionist!

Are you on oral meds? How long have you been diagnosed with DM? After a certain amount of time, if your diet doesn't control your blood sugars, your doctor may consider treating you with oral medication. What is your weight like? That could be a factor, too.

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First and foremost, you should see your doctor who is qualified, trained, and licensed to give medical advice. People on this site are not. Further, there are medications your doctor can prescribe to help lower and control you blood sugar level. Also, remember, if you consume a lot of carbohydrates, they turn to sugar. You may be avoiding sugar products while at the same time eating a lot of potatoes, pasta, and rice. Check with your doctor. Good luck.

I have to disagree with this person, other diabetics are the best teachers, they realise that Diabetes is not a text book disorder. However I don't know if you're on medication or not. So I wont comment on that part except to say if you are you need to discuss that with your Doctor/Endocrinologist. Eat smaller amounts of carbohydrates, especially refined products, drink plenty of water and go for a walk or do some form of exercise for 30 minutes a day at least. These should help lower your blood sugars. Stress will also increase your blood sugar levels so try not to worry about things too much (sometimes easier said than done).

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Answer 5

Limit the kind of sugars is very important because depending on your body it may do better with one than another so your sugar level doesn't spike. White Refined sugar is one of the worst that our bodies don't do well with or foods with high starch that contain alot of sugar. Potatoes, Pasta and Breads. Cutting back on these can help. Drinking plenty of water and not eating any high sugar items after 7P.M. Having plenty of fiber can help counter act the sugar. My dad eats lots of string beans and oats. He too is diabetic. I had him eating more meals and less at a sitting and he lost 20lbs in his first few months. His blood sugar dropped so well. We are all different so what works for one does not always work for another so for this reason one should find a nutritionist whom works with patients and also contact your doctor when making changes to your diet. Exercise is very important to.

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First and foremost, you should see your doctor who is qualified, trained, and licensed to give medical advice. People on this site are not. Further, there are medications your doctor can prescribe to help lower and control you blood sugar level. Also, remember, if you consume a lot of carbohydrates, they turn to sugar. You may be avoiding sugar products while at the same time eating a lot of potatoes, pasta, and rice. Check with your doctor. Good luck.

Chow!!

Answer 7

Go for a walk!!! At 140 all you need is a half hour brisk walk and watch it go down. I don't understand why so many people don't suggest that. I have always battled my high readings with walking. Just do any kind of exercise that is aerobic, for at least half an hour and I guarantee you your sugars will go down.

Answer 8

At the disadvantage of not knowing your regime, but if 140 is your "out of bed" reading perhaps a late night snack (8-10 pm) might actually lower your morning reading.

Answer 9

DO you want it to get past 140?? (No) 140 is just fine. Is that after a meal, if so even better. Sounds like you are doing great

Answer 10

Talk to your dr. about insulin injections or pills. 140 is still fairly safe. It is 140 before or after meals??? If it's 140 after meals, then I think you're doing pretty good. 140 before, then you know how to adjust your meal plan to keep from getting it any higher.