I need some help with controlling my sugar level?

Question

I don't know the proper diet to follow to control my sugar. I am type 2 diabetic. I take metaformin 500mg three times a day, and it is in the 200's during the day and around in the 140's first thing in the morning. Please help me.

Answer 1

I work at a research clinic and we specialize in Diabetes. Most of our patients are on metformin but it absolutely does not control diabetes. i recommend talking to your doc about going on Lantus ( its a type of insulin). There is an inhaled insulin on the market put out by Pfizer called Exubera and its absolutely fantastic!! My biggest recommendation is look for a research center with a Diabetes trial going on they will provide all the medication and doctors visits to you completely free. If u are in the Atlanta Area let me know and I can get you into our clinic.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Medication is a small part of diabetes treatment. There's always a lot of focus on diet, for obvious reasons, but the number one treatment for type 2 diabetes is EXERCISE. No one ever wants to hear this, but it is true. Exercise lowers insulin resistance, which is the cause of type 2 diabetes. It also facilitates weight loss, and less weight lowers insulin resistance...it's a win win situation. Start by walking at least 30 minutes EVERY day. Add some weight bearing, muscle building exercises at least 3 times a week. More muscle mass needs more glucose for fuel, which means lower blood sugar and higher metabolism, which leads to more weight loss and less resistance! Forget "diabetic" diets, there really is no such thing. Everyone should be eating a healthy diet. Do not eat anything with high fructose corn syrup, anything with the word "enriched" in it and hydrogenated oils and you will eliminate pretty much every food that is bad for you, and everyone else. High fructose corn syrup is easily stored as fat instead of being used for fuel. Hydrogenated fats, aka trans fats, are not able to be metabolized and clog arteries and irritate your liver. And enriched means that it is so refined that the natural nutrients that would normally be present need to be replaced...it's like eating sugar because there's nothing to digest. Medications might help you, Insulins will lower your blood sugar, but neither fix the problem like exercise and eating healthy will. Take care.

Answer 4

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body uses food for energy. Normally, the sugar you take in is digested and broken down to a simple sugar, known as glucose. The glucose then circulates in your blood where it waits to enter cells to be used as fuel. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps move the glucose into cells. A healthy pancreas adjusts the amount of insulin based on the level of glucose. But, if you have diabetes, this process breaks down, and blood sugar levels become too high. There are two main types of full-blown diabetes. People with Type 1 diabetes are completely unable to produce insulin. People with Type 2 diabetes can produce insulin, but their cells don't respond to it. In either case, the glucose can't move into the cells and blood glucose levels can become high. Over time, these high glucose levels can cause serious complications. Pre-Diabetes: Pre-diabetes means that the cells in your body are becoming resistant to insulin or your pancreas is not producing as much insulin as required. Your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. This is also known as "impaired fasting glucose" or "impaired glucose tolerance". A diagnosis of pre-diabetes is a warning sign that diabetes will develop later. The good news: You can prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes by losing weight, making changes in your diet and exercising. What is Pre-Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes: A person with Type 1 diabetes can't make any insulin. Type 1 most often occurs before age 30, but may strike at any age. Type 1 can be caused by a genetic disorder. The origins of Type 1 are not fully understood, and there are several theories. But all of the possible causes still have the same end result: The pancreas produces very little or no insulin anymore. Frequent insulin injections are needed for Type 1. Type 1 Diabetes Insulin and Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes: A person with Type 2 diabetes has adequate insulin, but the cells have become resistant to it. Type 2 usually occurs in adults over 35 years old, but can affect anyone, including children. The National Institutes of Health state that 95 percent of all diabetes cases are Type 2. Why? It's a lifestyle disease, triggered by obesity, a lack of exercise, increased age and to some degree, genetic predisposition.

Answer 5

First contact your doctor, he/she should know where you can get some counseling. If not try your local hospital. I took a class two years ago and i have maintained my level around 110 - 118

For some Type 2 diabetics they can control the disease entirely by changes to their diets. However, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics can see dramatic normalization of their blood sugars through controlling their diet. One diet in particular is "The Diabetic Diet" as described in the book of the same title as well as a more comprehensive book on blood glucose normalizations in the book Diabetes Solution [1] both of which are written by Dr. Richard K. Bernstein who has had Type 1 diabetes for the past 55 years . As diabetes can lead to many other complications as referenced below it is critical to maintain blood sugars as close to normal as possible and diet is the leading factor in this level of control. Dr. Bernstein shows through his own experiences and through research that lowering the amount of carbohydrates in a diabetics diet can reduce the amount of insulin required and improve the management of the disease significantly. There are many other useful diet resources available to diabetics as well as from a patients doctor, nurse and dietitian

Answer 6

i am a type 1 diabetic and have been since i was 4 (i'm 45 now). ideas have changed drastically over the years..i also would suggest you have a consultation with a dietician that can give you a diet that meets your needs and will show u portion sizes, etc. if seeing a dietician is out of the question for you, look online and search out low carb diets..it is not necessary to give up all carbs, just limit them and make better and healthier choices. u may also want to search "diabetic diets"..although that term is rarely used anymore..as a diabetic you should choose fresh or frozen veggies (to avoid high sodium), healthy carbs, lean meats, and low or reduced fat foods to have all around better health. good luck.

Answer 7

try staying away from sugary foods. and also lower your carb intake. Bread and pasta have a lot of glucose which will increase blood sugar levels. No need to cut out bread all together just make sure you are choosing something whole grain instead of the cheap white or wheat those have a lot of sugar. Mainly eating healthier will do the trick. make sure you get your veggies. Also read the labels of foods that you buy and pay attention to the sugar content.

Answer 8

I take Metformin (500mg) twice a day and my fasting is usually in the 90 to 110 range. I eat right, keep my weight down, and exercise regularly. More on my diabetes info webpage:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Answer 9

I'm having the same problem, I've found that when I totally limit carbs to next to nothing my levels really level out and I don't have any problems. I eat mainly, veggies and meats & some dairy. Milk has lots of carbs if you have more than one serving. Read the labels on everything and don't eat anything w/ more that 15 grams of carbs per serving.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!

Answer 10

My daughter is a type I diabetic. Just watch your carbs- don't eat too many fruits, potatoes, breads, pastas, rice, try to eat more fresh vegetables & meats and your blood sugar will go down