what blood glucose level should a type 2 diabetic strive for?

Question

I started Avandamet about 3 weeks ago and my fasting level in the morning is usually between 140 & 170. I don't know if the medicine is working yet or not. I thought it should be around 110????

Answer 1

That's a little high. As stated above, you should be shooting for 80 - 120. If you're stressed or ill, it might account for higher readings, but otherwise, you need to do a better job with your diet, weight management, exercise, and consider adding some easy to find, inexpensive supplements. These all helped me to achieve a hemoglobin A1C of 5.8. Read more on my diabetes info webpage:
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Answer 2

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Answer 4

Diabetes is so serious. You should be sure to have adequate follow-up with your doctor, especially when you change medications.

I have recently been diagnosed, and my doctor suggests that my fasting (no food for 10 hours, such as first thing in the morning) level should be around 100. I am supposed to keep my glucose level below 160, preferably 140 or less when taken two hours after I begin eating a meal.

Learning about carbs are very important. I was told there are 3 ways to manage glucose:
1. diet
2. exercise
3. medication

If you are fortunate, you may be able to someday manage it with only diet and exercise.

I was referred to a nutritionist and it helped immensely. You might ask your doctor about it. I use the free site: www.fitday.com

There is also great dependable information at: http://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.jsp

Bottom line: Call your doctor's office, you should be able to speak with the nurse and get an answer you will feel confident about.

Peace be with you!

Answer 5

yes call your Doctor your fasting should be between 80-110 (some will say 120 but new research and advise is to keep the blood sugars in tighter control and lower,) if not the medicine is not enough you may need a higher dose or add another med.. r u doing 2 hr post eating blood sugars and what r they??you should treat diabetes aggressively to prevent problems later in life high blood sugars now cause nerve damage kidney damage etc later in life.. Do u know what your A1C is it should be below 6.. Call your Doctor and get a better plan for treatment if he can't go see a specialist..also meet with a nutritionist to develop a well balanced diet that you can live with for life.. it's easy to just say watch what you eat but better to educate on how to eat and live with diabetes in the fast food era. and as you know exercise just simply walking after dinner is great. get your family and friends support,, good luck and again please see your Doctor he's your best resource

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I have been taking "actos 10" for two years.
My readings run any where from 80 to 120.
Diabetes has few rules for control but they are verry important.
1. total carbs (i try to stay under 50 per item when ever possible)
2.Avoid sugar if you can. (I use stevia on my oatmeal barley and other natural cereals which i use a lot of.
3. Try not to miss a meal to avoid peaks and valleys.
4. Life is good
I have never used avandamet There is lots of good info on the diabetes and the drugs that are taken for it on the old net.
After about a year you will wonder what the big deal was.
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Answer 8

In an ideal world, yes, your blood glucose should be right around there (lower than 110 - fasting) when you're properly treated. Now, it's not necessarily the easiest thing in the world to get it there without going too low, but it sounds like you don't have as good control as you could with your current medication regimen.

Answer 9

80-120 is the goal. if its 140 thats a little high but you are no where near the danger zone. I was on medicine too for awhile, but diet and exercise I came off. mine was 400 it is now normal. check with your doctor on the proper times to check it also. mine was two hours after meals and in the morning which is best, if you watchthe carbs you will be fine and you to can come off the meds. if you want any recipes email me I will be glad to share some diabetic recipes with you. good luck to you

Answer 10

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