Diabetic HELP!!?

Question

I'm Type 2 Diabetic and need help in keeping my sugars down... I try my hardest but it is sooooo hard... any advice?

I am on Humalog 75/25, Actos, and Metphormin. My Sugars have been running about 160-200. I try to work out 3 times a week and I have been trying to do the points from weight watchers.

Answer 1

Keep your sugars down, huh? Try cinnamon.

I realize that conventional health care is necessary and appropriate. That having been said, there are also many things WE can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. A quarter teaspoon twice daily makes a difference. Fenugreek increases blood flow and inhibits the growth of infectious organisms. Everything on the list has a use in fighting diabetes. Learn how to use these herbs and don't fall victim to diabetes needlessly.You can find out about about them on line, or in a book I read cover to cover--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which came out in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject if you decide to go that way.
You might want to check Abe Books, Alibri's, or Amazon.com for a good used copy cheap. I bought mine new, and I think it was about $35. I don't get any money from anybody for telling you this--just want to help, and the techniques in this book is what made the difference for me and mine. Best of luck.

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Answer 4

I agree that you should tell what you mean by you are "trying your hardest". What are you currently doing? I am also type 2. My A1C was 9.2 at diagnosis 11 months ago and at last check it was 5.1. I achieved this by taking firm control of my life. I have lost 60 pounds (so far) and strictly control the carbs I eat. Currently I walk a minimum of 30 miles per week (5 days x 4miles per day and 2 days x 5 miles per day). I also take a combo of Metformin/Glucovance and Actos as prescribed by my doctor. Based on the results of my next A1C (coming soon) my doctor has indicated that she will be decreasing the dosage of one (the combo) and possibly eliminating the other (Actos). Yep, I'm still diabetic but in this short amount of time, I have achieved a great result. You can too but you have to decide how important it is to you. What do you want more....those french fries or your eyesight?

Answer 5

I am in the low 6's and asked my Dr the same thing. He explained that the hbac1 # represents an adverage blood glucose level over the previous 4 months and that when it is 6 or under it just means that your sugars have been stabalized and well managed (way to go!) but you are still diabetic, just diet controlled. It may change and you have to go back on meds but for now keep doing what your doing!

Answer 6

you should contact your doctor about advice on that but its usually a strict diet, watch how many carbs you consume, exercise regularly. also there is a new Type 2 diabetes drug out that you might watch to check out and ask your doctor about. its called "Januvia" its a drug in its own class. its the only drug that doesn't called hypoglymia. Good luck!

Answer 7

Before anyone can help you, we need to know what you are currently doing, such as diet and exercise, drugs, etc. Also, what are your numbers? Once we know that, someone can give you suggestions. However, your doctor is always the best for this, especially since your doctor is the one who prescribes the meds.

Answer 8

1. WALKING
2. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
3. EAT WHEAT BREAD , INSTEAD OF WHITE BREAD
4. LIMIT YOUR STARCHES , LIKE PASTA
5. EATING CINNAMON HELPS LOWER IT

Answer 9

try not to let your suger go above 200....

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